Discover our highly specialised Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) programmes in social management! From leadership and management, organisational development and financing to in-depth insights into contemporary leadership topics – our practice-oriented further education courses provide you with the tools for a successful career in leading positions in social institutions. Immerse yourself in innovative teaching methods, reflect on your leadership role and master current challenges in order to achieve your professional goals with conviction. Welcome to the CAS further education programmes that do more than just provide knowledge. You can choose between four different CAS programmes.
CAS Social Management
10 ECTS per CAS programme
Two years of work experience
1,750 Euro per CAS programme
Recognised in Brandenburg and Berlin
Auf einen Blick
Was ist ein CAS?
Weiterbildungen, die mit einem Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) abgeschlossen werden, vermitteln spezifisches Wissen zu einem bestimmten Fachgebiet.
Die CAS-Weiterbildungen werden mit Leistungspunkten nach dem European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) bewertet und sind damit europaweit anerkennbar.
Welche CAS gibt es?
Aktuell gibt es vier Module aus dem Masterstudiengang Sozialmanagement, die als CAS-Weiterbildungen angeboten werden (siehe unten).
Weitere Module des Studiengangs Sozialmanagement (M. A.) k?nnen bei Interesse einzeln gebucht werden.
Werden CAS-Zertifikate anerkannt?
Alle CAS-Programme k?nnen auf akademische Studieng?nge (Bachelor oder Master) angerechnet werden.
Drei erfolgreich abgeschlossene Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) Programme und eine zus?tzliche Abschlussarbeit erm?glichen den Erwerb des Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS).
At a glance
The Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) is an important additional qualification that increases your attractiveness on the labour market. It offers you the opportunity to enrich your professional career through lifelong learning and improve your career prospects in the long term.
The CAS programmes are made up of courses from the state-recognised and accredited Master's degree programme "Social Management – Management and Leadership in Social Work". Students who wish to complete the entire Master's degree programme have the option of having the CAS Social Management credited towards the overall degree programme. If the content is transferable, the knowledge acquired can also be credited to other degree programmes.
The CAS programmes meet the quality standards of a university degree course.
The completion of a CAS programme includes the writing of a term paper that is closely related to the practical application in the respective professional field. Successful completion of the CAS programme earns ten ECTS credit points.
At least 90 % of the prescribed contact hours must be completed and the necessary certificates of achievement must be successfully submitted for the CAS programme to be awarded.
Three successfully completed Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) programmes and an additional dissertation enable the award of the Diploma in Advanced Studies (DAS). The three CAS programmes can be studied in any order and at any time. The University of Applied Sciences Potsdam currently offers four CAS programmes in the field of social management. If you book the part-time DAS programme, you will receive a 5% discount.
CAS programmes in Social Management at the University of Applied Sciences Potsdam
Goals of the CAS programmes
Comprehensive development of leadership skills and practical expertise in social management:
- Establishing solid leadership foundations: develop a profound understanding of effective organisational leadership, put proven leadership concepts into practice and shape your own leadership identity.
- Excellent volunteer management: Learn strategies and methods for successfully managing volunteers to promote a motivated and committed team culture.
- Promote staff development and retention: Targeted exploration of key factors in staff development and development of strategies to retain and motivate your staff in the long term.
- Deepen your understanding of organisational development and finance: Expand your understanding of organisational development and financial planning to ensure your organisation thrives in a changing environment.
- Developing skills in strategy and management: Strengthen your abilities in personnel management, strategic planning and general management in order to be able to act confidently and competently as a manager.
- Overcoming current challenges in social work: Address current issues, including working effectively with different generations, promoting diversity and implementing statutory gender equality.
Dates & Schedule
CAS Social Management – Leadership and management compact
- Unit 1 (in person) – Opening, understanding and concepts of leadership: 19th - 20th of April 2024
- Unit 2 (online) – Staff development and retention:
- Kick-Off: 25/04/2024 (17.30 – 19.00), Thursday
- 24 – 25/05/2024
- Follow-up: 20/06/2024 (17.30 – 19.00), Thursday
- Unit 3 (in person) – Volunteer management: 14 – 15 June 2024
- Unit 4 (in person) – Personnel needs analysis: 12 – 13 July 2024
CAS Social Management – Organisational Development and Financing compact (TBA)
CAS Social Management – Strategic Leadership in Social Work (TBA)
CAS Social Management – Forward-looking leadership and management in diversity (TBA)
Seminar times: 09.30 – 17.00, Friday – Saturday