Master (Blended Learning) of Evaluation (MAΒLΕ)

The distance learning program “Master (Blended Learning of Evaluation (MABLE)” is accredited to award the academic degree Master of Arts (M.A.). The English-​language Master's program has a standard period of study of four semesters (part-time).

Objective and Target Group

Evaluation is a standard tool used for program- and project management in a broad variety of fields, particularly in development cooperation. Methods of empirical social research are used to gather the required information on program performance and impacts and make assessments based on verifiable criteria for decision-making on measures to enhance social betterment.

The distance learning program is aimed at professionals and executives in the area of evaluation, at professionals who work on evaluation tasks in organizations, administration or ministries, and as independent or self-employed consultants.

Teaching-Learning-Format

The teaching-learning format consists of comprehensive, scientifically sound, and practice-oriented self-study materials that have been developed by experts, especially for distance learning, an online campus as an interactive learning platform, and on-campus phases to consolidate the knowledge that is acquired through self-study in theory and practice. Mandatory on-campus phases take place in the first and third semesters for one week in Saarbrücken.