Master's Degree in Cooperation, Development and Social Economy
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- Type of programme
- Lifelong Learning Master's Degree
- Campus
- Campus Barcelona
- Duration
- October-february: classes | march-july: Work placements
- Credits
- 60 ECTS
- Schedule
- Monday to Friday
- Language
- English
- Modality
- On site
Turn your passion into a profession
Reasons to study this Master
- Barcelona: a global social hub
Study in a city recognised internationally for its social‑economy and innovation initiatives and connect with professionals and organisations in the sector.
- Shape your vocation
Transform your commitment to human and social development into a meaningful profession with real impact on society.
- Practical and applied training
The programme combines theory, real cases and practical methodologies that prepare you to lead social projects with rigour and sustainability.
- Two paths, one mission: generating impact
A single itinerary that integrates international cooperation and the social economy, aimed at designing, managing and evaluating initiatives with real and sustainable social impact.
- Global approach, international outlook
The master’s degree is taught in English and attracts students, lecturers and professionals from around the world, expanding your international professional network.
- Multidisciplinary training
Ideal for diverse profiles interested in economics, management, law, communication or the social sciences and for anyone seeking to change the world through a strategic perspective.
Our Alumni opinion
I chose this master’s program because it allowed me to combine my experience in both for-profit and non-profit organizations with my background in Business Administration and Management. What I value the most is its international character: faculty, students, internships, and connections with companies that greatly broaden your perspective.
I wanted to pursue a master’s degree that would provide me with economic and development knowledge to complement my degree in Political Science. One of the most enriching experiences was being able to design and implement projects applied in real NGOs, always with the supervision and guidance of sector professionals.
In addition, the master’s program opened the door to multiple career opportunities in a wide range of fields: social enterprises, the social economy, NGOs, non-profit organizations, and even traditional businesses, which are increasingly committed to sustainability and cooperation.
Boost your future
This master’s degree is for you if…
- You have a social vocation and want to turn it into your professional career.
- You are a graduate or a professional who wants to lead projects in international cooperation, development, or the social economy.
- You are interested in working with a global and strategic vision, generating real and sustainable impact.
- You want to acquire the skills needed to design, manage, and evaluate social initiatives in international contexts.
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Presentation
Would you like to unite your passion with your profession? Do you want to dedicate your talent and energy to building a more humane, fair and sustainable world? Is it possible to harmonise economic and social value in business? What are the keys to creating a social initiative with a lasting impact?
The Master’s Degree in Cooperation, Development and Social Economy is designed for those who are not satisfied with merely observing global challenges, but who want to lead real solutions.
Train to design, manage and scale projects that generate sustainable social impact. Within Barcelona’s innovative and multicultural ecosystem, you will develop the strategic, technical and leadership skills that will enable you to work in international cooperation, the social economy, NGOs and organisations committed to deep and lasting transformation.
Objectives
The student will be able to:
- Analyze in depth the social problems and the keys to human development and social transformation.
- Identify the institutional, legal and financial framework of the Social Economy and the Third Sector at the regional, state and international levels. Understand the role of quality institutions for economic prosperity and human well-being.
- Evaluate local and global challenges and strategies in the areas of human rights, equality, poverty reduction, quality education, decent work, equality between men and women, climate sustainability, inclusion social, universal health, democratic institutions or cooperation for peace.
- Differentiate the various types of organizations that exist in the world of cooperation and solidarity economy. Understand their differences in nature, operation and potential, as well as their legal and financial fit.
- Lead entities and projects with a social mission using multidisciplinary strategic and organizational management skills.
- Apply management and fundrasing strategies to guarantee the financial sustainability of a non-profit organization.
- Operate in the complex environment of the interaction logic between the public, private and third sectors.
- Integrate the functioning of institutional communication in a digital environment and the ways of creating community to strengthen a social project.
- Actively promote social innovation and entrepreneurship projects at the service of the common good.
Practical and innovative methodology
- Understand
- Transform
- Impact
Academic Accreditation
Master of permanent training in Cooperation, Development and Social Economy from the Universitat Internacional de Catalunya.
Curriculum
Professional Career
- Management of social impact projects.
- International organisations.
- Corporate Social Responsibility and ESG departments
- NGOs.
- Foundations.
- Social economy companies.
- Government offices
- Third sector consultancy.
- Cooperatives and labour inclusive companies.
- Think tanks.
- Civic activism organisations.
- Social initiative mutual organisations and schools.
Information sessions
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Admission process
Admission process for master's and postgraduate programmes
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Request information
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Application for admission
- Delivery of documentation
- Validation of documentation
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Assessment of candidate
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Result of admission process
- Admission
- On hold
- No admission
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Deposit paid
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Enrolment
Between July and September
- Tuition paid
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Welcome!
You are now part of UIC Barcelona
Prices, grants and financial aid
Price
Grants
UIC Barcelona offers various fellowships supported by both public institutes (MEC or AGUAR), as well as private UIC Barcelona funds.
For further information, please check with our admissions department:
Grants offered by UIC Barcelona for master's degrees and postgraduate programmes
Other grants
Those pursuing master's degrees or postgraduate programmes studies at UIC Barcelona are also eligible for other scholarships.
Financing
In order to make tuition fee payments easier for students, UIC Barcelona offers various financing options through its partner banks.
Payment facilities
UIC Barcelona offers different payment options.
Alumni Ambassador
The Alumni Ambassadors are volunteer alumni who will explain their experience at UIC Barcelona to you. With them you will be able to resolve any doubts that may arise about the chosen program, the University and your experience as a student.
What questions can you ask an Alumni Ambassador?
- What do you value most about this program?
- What profile of students studied it?
- What do you think about teachers?
- What professional practices did you do?
- What are the advantages of studying in Barcelona?
- If he/she already has a job and if he had a hard time finding one.
Don't miss this magnificent opportunity to learn first-hand what it means to do a program at UIC Barcelona and the value it brings you in the development of your career. If you have any specific questions about the admission process, scholarships, visas or financial aid, you can contact directly admisiones@uic.es.