Nursing and Health Care Management, Bachelor of Arts

Who is the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing and Health Management Suitable For?

The Bachelor's degree programme in Nursing and Health Management at the Dresden University of Applied Sciences is aimed at individuals who aspire to a responsible role in the health and social care sector. The target group particularly includes:

• School graduates with university entrance qualification who are interested in organisational, business management and nursing fields of work,
• Career changers and entrants from the healthcare sector who wish to expand their professional and organisational competencies,
• Qualified professionals in nursing and health occupations (e.g. elderly care, health and nursing care, occupational and physiotherapy) who want to take on leadership positions in healthcare institutions or further qualify themselves,
• and persons interested in topics such as quality management, health law, communication and management in the health sector.

The course is suitable for you if you want to work both practice-oriented and scientifically based and aim for a career in the management, administration or organisation of nursing, therapy or health facilities.

Overview of Admission Requirements

• General university entrance qualification (Abitur) or
• University of applied sciences entrance qualification or
• Subject-specific university entrance qualification (preferably in the field of business or equivalent) or
• Other university entrance pathways recognised by Dresden University of Applied Sciences, e.g. professional qualifications in accordance with legal regulations (including those stipulated by the Saxon Higher Education Act)

The programme has no admission restrictions (no NC). If you have already completed vocational training, for example in elderly care, health and nursing care, paediatric nursing or in therapeutic professions (e.g. occupational therapy, physiotherapy), acquired competencies can be credited. This makes it possible to shorten the degree to four semesters (starting from the third semester). For other professional qualifications in the healthcare sector, an individual assessment of crediting possibilities takes place.

Personal Requirements for Academic Success

• Interest in health topics, nursing science and business management questions
• Social skills such as empathy, communication and teamwork
• Willingness to take on responsibility and actively participate in decision-making processes
• Analytical and structured thinking, especially for management tasks
• Motivation to engage with legal and ethical issues in healthcare
• Initiative to connect theory and practice, e.g. through internships during the course of study

The programme is especially recommended if you enjoy working with people and want to actively help shape the challenges of modern healthcare.

What Awaits You in the Nursing and Health Management Degree Programme?

Overview of Course Content

In the Bachelor's degree programme in Nursing and Health Management at Dresden University of Applied Sciences, you will acquire interdisciplinary skills for responsible roles in healthcare. You will deal with:

• Interdisciplinary Fundamentals: Medical, nursing science and business management content is systematically taught.
• Nursing Science Concepts: You will learn about different strategies and care concepts – including international comparisons.
• Empirical Social Research & Evaluation Methods: Basic knowledge of scientific analyses to evaluate the quality of nursing and health services.
• Management of Nursing, Therapy and Health Facilities: You will develop skills in organisation, personnel management, finance and quality management.
• Legal Frameworks: Teaching of key legal aspects for the health and social care sector.
• Communication & Ethics: Courses on communication skills, ethics in healthcare, teamwork and change management.

The degree programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical teaching sessions, including two integrated placements.

How Your Studies Will Proceed

• Duration: The full-time course lasts 6 semesters (3 years). With a relevant completed vocational training in nursing or therapy, the programme can be shortened to 4 semesters (2 years).
• Teaching Sessions: Classes usually take place 4 days a week.
• Start of Studies: Enrollment is possible each winter semester.
• Language: German
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
• Practical Components: Two compulsory placements provide experience in different healthcare sectors and promote direct practical relevance.

Throughout your studies you will be supported by experienced professors and practitioners from the field. The combination of theory, academic qualification and practice-oriented learning is central to the programme.

Careers and Prospects after Graduation

Your degree qualifies you as an expert for management tasks in the healthcare and nursing sectors. The focus is on taking on administrative and organisational responsibilities. Typical fields of work include:

• Leadership and management roles in outpatient, day-care and inpatient nursing facilities (provided professional nursing or therapy qualification exists)
• Management positions in hospitals (e.g. nursing service management, department management, ward management, area management)
• Leadership roles in health facilities such as physiotherapy practices, medical supply stores
• Tasks in administration, human resources management, controlling, quality management, marketing or purchasing in health institutions
• Responsibilities with cost carriers, insurance companies and supervisory bodies
• Participation in project development and project work in the healthcare sector

With your bachelor’s degree, you can also pursue a subsequent master’s programme.

Studying in Dresden

The location Dresden, as a city of science and university centre, offers modern infrastructure and a lively student environment. Dresden University of Applied Sciences at the Straßburger Platz campus is centrally located and connects you with regional and international partner universities.

Costs and Financing Options

• Tuition Fees: The monthly tuition fee is 590 Euro. The total cost over the standard study period amounts to 21,240 Euro.
• Individual Advice: Dresden University of Applied Sciences values personal support – also regarding financing or scholarship opportunities.
• Financing Options: There are various ways to support your studies, e.g. grants, scholarships or educational loans.

Studying at a private university is characterised by small learning groups, personal support and practice-oriented teaching.