The program graduates have a deep understanding of key issues in current sociological theory and methodology, they master an extensive range of analytical methods both of quantitative and qualitative research and they have an excellent ability to use these procedures, individually or in a mixed design. They are highly competent in defining and solving complex research questions, specifying relevant hypotheses, finding appropriate methods for their resolution, and issuing relevant expert opinions.

The program graduates find employment as researchers and university teachers or as experts and team leaders in the governmental, commercial and not-for-profit sphere.