Aina Institute

Master's Degree in Social Project Creation, NGO Management, and Social Entrepreneurship

Are you passionate about creating meaningful change in your community? The Aina Institute 's Master's in Social Project Creation, NGO Management, and Social Entrepreneurship gives you the unique opportunity to transform that passion into action. This comprehensive program is specifically designed for innovators and visionaries like you, providing you with the critical tools needed to conceptualize, develop, and lead initiatives that effectively address social challenges.

• Understand the international cooperation system and the historical impact of NGOs to enhance the capacity to make significant global changes.
• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the third sector and the social economy to lead and promote social entrepreneurship.
• Develop the emotional management and internal capabilities necessary to effectively lead social projects.
• Understand the essential legal framework for the effective creation and operation of an NGO.
• Learn financing and fundraising methods to ensure the sustainability and success of social projects.
• Master the fundamentals of financial management and accounting specific to NGOs, crucial to maintaining organizational transparency and efficiency.
• Develop communication skills to improve media exposure and build a positive institutional image.
• Strengthen leadership skills and management strategies to inspire and guide teams toward the effective implementation of social projects.
• Create and execute innovative social projects using the acquired knowledge, and develop professional skills through intensive internships in the social sector.

The Master's Degree in Social Project Creation, NGO Management, and Social Entrepreneurship is a gateway to a world of opportunities where passion for social change and professional skills meet. This program equips you to lead and revolutionize non-governmental organizations and social enterprises, both locally and internationally, providing you with the necessary tools to manage, innovate, and lead effectively.

If entrepreneurship is your passion, here you can learn how to start your own NGO or social enterprise, designing solutions that are not only sustainable but also generate significant social impact. It also gives you the opportunity to extend your impact beyond borders, working on international projects that seek solutions to some of the most pressing global challenges.

With an impressive 93% of our graduates working in the social sector or having started their own projects, this master's degree offers a solid platform for those seeking a dynamic and fulfilling career. If you want to turn your social commitment into a career full of possibilities, this master's degree is for you. Prepare to transform your enthusiasm for social change into concrete actions that benefit communities around the world.

Fostering leaders, creating impact: Our graduates shine in prominent NGOs and launch successful projects.

Topic 1. International cooperation

• Fundamentals of cooperation
• Lessons from the past
• Sustainable Development Goals
• Ethics in action
• Culture and perception
• Human rights
• Critical approaches to development
• Migrations
• Humanitarian action
• Spanish Cooperation
• New ways of cooperating
• Redefinition of cooperation

Topic 2. Social economy and business innovation

• Explore the social economy
• Welfare state and social economy
• Innovation in economic models
• Entrepreneurship and social enterprises
• Stakeholders and social economy today
• Social impact and theory of change
• Current challenges and opportunities
• Study of international and local cooperation NGOs
• Study of social enterprises

Topic 3. Foundations and Structure of NGOs and Social Enterprises

• Updated legislation
• Diversity of legal forms
• Practical application

Topic 4. Social entrepreneurship and innovation

• Overcoming limiting beliefs
• From thought to action
• Fundamentals of social innovation
• Creativity in social projects
• Detailed innovation process
• Empathy with users
• Creativity and Ideation
• Cultivating the Entrepreneurial Attitude
• Effective Time Management

Topic 5. Identity and Purpose of Social Projects

• Discovery of talents and vocation
• Connecting with life purpose
• Definition of mission, vision and purpose
• Values as pillars
• Setting clear goals
• Practical application through cases

Topic 6. Human resources management

• Integration of voluntary and paid staff
• Responsible Volunteering
• Volunteer Management Cycle
• Management of paid personnel
• Manpower planning
• Coaching and Team Leadership
• Hiring and Labor Regulations
• Social Security and Taxation
• Termination of Employment Contract

Topic 7. Strategic plan

• Strategic Thinking
• Contextualized Strategy
• Development of Strategic Plans
• Effective organizational structure
• Design of the organization's organizational chart
• Planning work areas or departments
• Efficient management systems and processes

Topic 8. Comprehensive Project Management with a Gender and Sustainability Approach

• Project foundations
• Alignment with the organizational mission
• Full management cycle
• Effective project design and planning
• Rigorous monitoring and evaluation of the project
• The logical framework of the project
• Impact and gender perspective
• Preparation of the project budget
• Results-oriented
• Sustainability
• Practical application

Topic 9. Financial Management and Taxation of NGOs

• Tax foundations of NGOs
• Optimization of financial decisions
• Key accounting for decision making
• Maximizing patronage incentives

Topic 10. Financing and Fundraising Strategies for Organizations

• Fundraising
• Private financing
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Public financing
• Drafting of European projects
• Crowdfunding
• Fundraising plan
• Donor loyalty
• Impact investing
• Beliefs about money

Topic 11. Strategic Communication and Sales for Social Entrepreneurs

• Strategic communication for social entrepreneurs
• Master's degree in sales
• Straight line technique in sales
• Effective storytelling
• Captivating elevator pitch
• Neuro-linguistic programming
• Interaction with the media
• The communication plan
• Writing techniques
• Sales and presentation case studies

Topic 12. Social Media and Digital Marketing Strategies for NGOs

• Maximize impact with social media
• Social media strategies
• Techniques for content creation
• Facebook
• Instagram
• Twitter
• Youtube
• Effective advertising campaigns
• Basic WordPress
• Landing page for NGOs
• Copywriting
• SEO

Topic 13. Social Branding and Visual Communication

• Boost Your Brand
• Logo design
• Brand diffusion strategies
• Accessible graphic design tools
• Effective infographics
• Video production

Topic 14. Leadership in Management in NGOs

• Mastering leadership in NGOs
• Boss versus Leader
• Development of leadership skills
• Strengthening leadership capacities
• Change management
• Importance of self-esteem
• Team dynamics
• Conflict resolution
• Personality Exploration
• Constructive Criticism
• Create synergies
• Enneagram and Leadership

Topic 15. Personal development

• Personal Discovery
• Master's Degree in Emotional Management

Topic 16. Curricular practices

• The Master's Degree in Social Project Creation, NGO Management, and Social Entrepreneurship offers comprehensive training that makes internships an essential part of your professional development. In the second year, you'll have the opportunity to directly apply your theoretical knowledge, work in a team, and develop key skills such as leadership and management. This will not only enhance your resume but also provide you with valuable job contacts.

This Master's program is offered in a blended learning format that combines in-person, blended, hybrid, and remote learning modalities, ensuring that all students, regardless of their geographic location, can access our quality training.

During the first year, six hours of in-person classes are held weekly at the University of Barcelona. These classes are also streamed live for students taking the online master's program and recorded for upload to the virtual campus. This flexibility allows students who cannot attend due to work or personal commitments the opportunity to review the sessions at their convenience. In addition, the program includes 80 master classes available online that provide a solid theoretical foundation on the various topics covered.

In your second year, you will choose specialized internships in research, professional development, or entrepreneurship. Professional development internships can be in-person anywhere in the world or remote, depending on the institution's acceptance. Research and entrepreneurship internships allow for flexible time management. The entire process is supervised online by a tutor, facilitating the integration of theory with professional practice.

Recording lectures and subsequent access to these materials enrich the educational experience, allowing students to manage their learning flexibly and effectively, and complete the program's various projects and ongoing assessments.