Mable Evaluation (M.A.)

Programme

The aim of the two-year Blended Learning Master of Evaluation (MABLE) Program is to develop and strengthen the evaluation and monitoring capacities of government, private sector, and social organizations with a view to improving the performance of state administrations and the delivery of public services.

The standard course duration for part-time, vocational study including examinations is four semesters. It is also possible to take a break during the course and then return to complete it. The lectures, exercises, and seminars of the "Blended Learning Master of Evaluation" (MABLE) are specially developed for distance learning and self-study and are provided in the form of online study material (SCORM packages, audio, video, and pdf files).

Additionally, online lectures and tutorials are provided for clarification and discussion. Two classroom seminar weeks, one at the beginning and one after the second semester, help to transfer knowledge in a more interactive and personal way. During the online phase, a weekly commitment of around 15 hours is required to process the material.

The master program consists of five parts: a coursework part including self-learning by reading the SCORM package and additional materials (books, papers, scripts etc.), f2f learning in presence phases, tutored and non-tutored online learning, a case study group work project and, finally, a master thesis. All parts are compulsory to all students. The core blended learning master course will consist of eight modules.

Modules

• Introduction to Evaluation
• Conducting and Managing Evaluations
• Evaluation Design
• Data Collection Methods in the Field of Evaluation
• Economic Evaluation and M&E in Context of Organization
• Key Communication Qualifications in the Field of Evaluation
• Data Analysis Methods in the Field of Evaluation
• Evaluation of Sustainability and SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals)
• Evaluation Case Study
• Master Thesis

The following qualifications are necessary to access the Blended Learning Master of Evaluation (MABLE):

• I. University Degree (Bachelor, Diploma) or equivalent
• II. Relevant work experience(At least one year after your primary university degree).
• III. 20 ECTS (about 300hrs.) points in Statistics and Social Research Methods.
• IV. English skills Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Level B1, TOEFL CBT: 213, TOEFL PBT: 550, IELTS: 6.0, CPE: C

If you do not have a university degree, but can claim more significant work experience, you can access an introductory qualification test.

Costs:
The study fees Blended Learning Master of Evaluation (MABLE) are EUR 1.500,- per term., plus the mandatory social services fee of currently EUR 99 per term. Starting from the third semester over the regular study time of six semesters, a reduced fee of 30 % of the semester fee is levied. The fee for the master's thesis is not affected. These study fees cover all costs for the digital teaching material, participation in the on campus events, term exams and all administration expenses. However, they do not include any travel, accommodation or meal costs for the on campus events. The study fees are exempted from German VAT and are tax-deductible.

Language(s) of instruction:

English

This course is taught entirely in English.

On campus events

Compulsory on campus events takes place at the beginning of the first and the end of the second term for all participants working towards the MABLE master's degree. Each of these on campus meetings lasts one week. The goal of these events is to reinforce the course content through interactive exchange with the lecturer, group work, and workshops. Discussion topics based on the study material and practical implementation of program content are also featured. A written examination forms part of the on campus event held at the end of the 2nd term.