Master in Social Impact Analysis and Assessment

The Master in Social Impact Analysis and Assessment is a second-level programme of the University of Naples Federico II, organised by the Department of Social Sciences. It trains experts able to design and conduct social impact studies and to work in multidisciplinary contexts. Impact assessment is increasingly demanded by public bodies, foundations and third-sector organisations, which must document the results achieved by their interventions. Social impact assessment measures the changes produced by projects, policies and interventions, and makes it possible to understand what really works. It requires rigorous research methods, the ability to analyse complex data and attention to social and environmental effects. The master offers these tools in a programme aimed at graduates with an interest in social research.

The programme includes social research methodologies, advanced assessment tools, the management and interpretation of complex data and studies of social and environmental impact. The master takes place in person in Naples, with compulsory attendance. The page does not state the duration, the credits or the language, which can be inferred to be Italian, and does not explicitly mention an internship. The multidisciplinary approach makes it possible to work with different data and perspectives, from sociology to statistics, from economics to environmental sciences. Compulsory in-person attendance encourages discussion in the classroom and group work. The page does not describe the structure of the programme, or whether project work or internships are provided.

The career opportunities include consulting, social design, the management of development programmes and academic research, in the public and private sectors and in the third sector. The master is aimed at graduates interested in social research and impact assessment. The page describes the enrolment fee as decidedly low compared with the average, without stating the exact amount. The start date, selection, places and scholarships are not given. The career opportunities include consulting, social design, the management of development programmes and academic research, in the public and private sectors and in the third sector. Since the cost is not stated precisely and is only described as low, it is advisable to ask the university for the amount, together with the duration, credits and lesson calendar. Before applying it is advisable to compare this information with that published on the university's official website, which may be more up to date than the page. It is also advisable to contact the department's teaching office to clarify any doubts about attendance, lesson calendar, assessment methods and organisation of the final exam.