MA in Social Protection Management

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Description
The MA in Social Protection Management aims to equip graduates with the skills to design and manage effective social protection systems, addressing vulnerabilities and risks faced by various societal groups. The program aligns with both international human rights frameworks and national policies, including Ethiopia's social protection policies, which emphasize access to health, education, and social security. Graduates will be prepared to contribute to the enhancement of social welfare through effective program design and implementation.
Prerequisites & Requirements
Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., economics, management, sociology, public administration, etc.) with a minimum of 15 ECTS credits related to social protection. Preference for candidates with public sector experience, particularly in government ministries or social protection institutions. Follow the application procedures established by the University’s Admission Office
Exit Level Outcomes
Graduates will be equipped to:
- Design and implement social protection interventions (e.g., social assistance, insurance).
- Conduct research to address societal vulnerabilities and risks.
- Develop projects to expand social protection services.
- Facilitate pension administration and disbursement.
- Ensure sustainability of social security pension investments.
- Manage social protection programs within organizations.
- Promote welfare initiatives for vulnerable groups (e.g., elders, disabled individuals, orphans).
- Enhance accessibility to social security services.
- Mobilize resources for social security services.
- Formulate strategies for comprehensive social security coverage.
- Design systems to mitigate social risks and promote social insurance.
- Apply public sector economics principles in policy-making and evaluations.
Individual Clients
-Public servants and private sector employees.
Other stakeholders
-Various agencies and organizations involved in social security, health, and welfare services, including government ministries, NGOs, and private insurance companies.