Masters degree in Social Work (MSW/MBA) at Boston College

 

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Masters Degree in Social Work (MSW/MBA) at Boston College

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Social Work (MSW/MBA)

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The MSW/MBA Program, in cooperation with the MBA Program at the Carroll School of Management, involves three full-time years-one each in the foundation years of both schools, and the third incorporating joint class and field education. For your convenience, you can also download the information below as a printable pdf file with complete MSW/MBA program information including sample programs of study.
Purpose

The MSW/MBA Dual Degree Program was developed by both the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) and the Carroll Graduate School of Management (CGSOM). The purpose is to provide professionals with a unique knowledge base combining the skills and credentials of management and social work.

Students interested in the dual degree program must be admitted independently to the respective schools.
Objectives

The program is designed to provide students with a unique combination of knowledge and skills in the behavioral and administrative sciences, with exceptional strength in management decision-making and leadership. In addition, specific objectives include:

1. A strong common base of social work knowledge, advanced competence in one of two social work methods of intervention, and identification with the Social Work profession.
2. Proficiency in the management functions of accounting, finance, computer information systems, marketing, operations management, social issues and human resource management. Special emphasis and skill development in team based organizational structures. Ability to lead strategically and to position an organization effectively for long-term growth and development in both profit and non-profit institutions.
3. A strong commitment to social work values and humane professionalism, an understanding of the value system in the profit and non-profit sectors, and an awareness and capacity to confront the ethical dilemmas encountered in organizations.
4. Knowledge and understanding of complex organizations, their development, and transformation, and knowledge of behavioral and administrative sciences. Understanding of the decision-making process and competence in managerial decision making execution.
5. To provide applied learning experiences with professional supervision through two appropriate field internships. The final year in Field will be supervised by an LICSW.

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