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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Nursing management under the number 1156523c. Who is the Bachelor’s Distance Learning Course in Nursing Management Suitable For?
The distance learning course in Nursing Management at the European Distance University Hamburg is aimed at professionals working in the nursing sector who are seeking a position in middle or senior management of nursing facilities, hospitals, outpatient services, or health-related organisations. The programme is especially suitable for qualified nursing professionals who wish to develop further and take on leadership responsibilities. Furthermore, the course also addresses career changers with professional experience in related fields seeking entry into nursing and nursing management, as well as individuals interested in business administration, organisational, and social science aspects of healthcare.
What Formal Admission Criteria Apply?
There are different access routes for the Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Management:
- With (Technical) A-levels: General or subject-specific university entrance qualification, advanced technical college entrance qualification, or an equivalent recognised prior education.
- Without A-levels but with a subject-specific advanced training examination: Completion of a regulated subject-specific advanced training examination (e.g. as a specialist clerk, master craftsman, state-certified technician, or business economist) according to the Vocational Training Act or Trade Regulation Act.
- Without A-levels but with vocational training: Completed vocational training of at least two years plus at least three years of professional experience in an area relevant to the course of study (e.g. nursing, healthcare). In this case, participation in a course-related advisory interview is required.
Achievements from nursing vocational training or previously completed academic credits can be individually recognised and will shorten the duration of study.
Personal requirements include a strong interest in management tasks in the healthcare and nursing sector, organisational skills, as well as analytical thinking. You should be willing to understand complex business administration contexts and be prepared to take responsibility for personnel and processes. Experience in dealing with people, teamwork skills, and communication competences are particularly important, as leadership and management tasks will form a central part of your future professional profile. The distance learning course also requires a high level of self-motivation, discipline, and self-organisation.
How is the Nursing Management degree programme structured content-wise?
In the Bachelor's degree programme Nursing Management at Euro-FH, you acquire business and management-oriented specialist knowledge for leadership and control in the nursing sector. The curriculum combines economic, social, and nursing science aspects to specifically prepare you for management positions in healthcare.
- Business Administration & Management: You learn the basics of business administration, organisation, law, and personnel management.
- Core Nursing Competencies: Nursing science and research-related content, ethical issues, as well as the professional field of nursing are explored in depth.
- Nursing-relevant Legal Topics: Political and legal framework conditions of nursing are covered.
- Culturally Sensitive Nursing: Specifically at Euro-FH, you deal with culturally sensitive nursing in interaction with patients and intercultural teams.
- Health Marketing and Digitalisation: You receive the latest knowledge about digital nursing technologies and marketing in the healthcare sector.
- Specialisation Areas: Four freely selectable specialisations, e.g. in inpatient acute care, long-term care, outpatient care, nursing education, nursing research, nursing controlling, digitalisation, occupational health management, or gerontology.
- Practical Project: As part of a practical project, you set your own thematic focus.
Upon completion, you will have professional, methodological, and communicative expertise to manage complex nursing situations, lead personnel, and secure the quality of professional nursing care.
How is the Nursing Management distance learning programme organised?
The degree programme is fully organised as a distance learning course and can be completed flexibly alongside your job. You benefit from individual start dates and can adapt the programme to your own learning pace.
- Duration of Study: Choose between 36 or 48 months; a free extension of up to 24 months is possible.
- Learning Format: Combination of self-study with printed and digital study booklets, online tutorials, AI learning support (KILEA), and multimedia teaching materials.
- Seminars: A total of 10 presence days in Hamburg (Doberaner Weg 20) as well as 12 online seminars take place.
- Examinations: Exams are offered monthly – either online or at nationwide examination centres.
- Personal Support: Study advisors, specialist tutors, and tutors support you individually throughout the entire course.
- Recognition Options: Achievements from previous nursing training or professional development can be recognised and credited towards the study period as well as the costs.
The programme offers you the maximum possible flexibility regarding time and resource planning – especially advantageous for professionals and shift workers in the nursing field.
Which career paths does the Bachelor’s degree in Nursing Management open up for you?
As a graduate of the Nursing Management degree programme, you are qualified for managerial and responsible positions in the healthcare and nursing sector. The course prepares you for both classic leadership roles and specialised areas of deployment.
- Facility Management/Executive Management in hospitals, clinics, nursing and care homes as well as outpatient nursing services
- Management Activities in inpatient and outpatient care facilities, e.g. department management, nursing service management, quality management
- Project Management and Consulting for nursing providers, social insurance agencies, authorities, or healthcare companies
- Nursing Education – training and guidance of junior staff as well as development of new teaching and learning concepts in nursing
- Self-employment with your own nursing service or as a consultant in healthcare management
- Research and Development, e.g. in nursing research or in the field of health services research
With this academic qualification, you also gain access to advanced Master's programmes as well as to executive positions that require a university degree.
Where and in which form do you complete the degree?
The Bachelor’s degree programme Nursing Management at Euro-FH is predominantly conducted online/independent of location. For attendance events, the Euro-FH campus in Hamburg (Doberaner Weg 20, 22143 Hamburg) is intended.
- Study Organisation: Flexible from any location, as study materials are provided online and by post.
- Online Seminars: 12 sessions conducted digitally and can be attended independently of location.
- Attendance Seminars: 10 sessions in Hamburg; these are practice-oriented and serve to deepen knowledge as well as networking with lecturers and fellow students.
- Examinations: Exams to be taken can be done either online or at various examination centres nationwide.
Overall, the programme offers you a nationwide flexible combination of digital distance learning and occasional attendance phases in Hamburg.
How are the costs for the Nursing Management degree composed and what financing options are available?
The total costs for the Nursing Management distance learning (B.A.) amount to €15,216 for the standard duration of 48 months. For a shortened study period or when credits are recognised, the total costs are reduced accordingly.
- Monthly tuition fee: from €317 (depending on the chosen payment model and duration of study)
- Individual funding options: Discounts, promotions such as reductions of the total amount (e.g. spring promotion), as well as various payment models from €209 monthly possible
- Funding through BAföG: If the legal requirements are met, there is entitlement to funding according to the Federal Training Assistance Act (BAföG)
- Tax benefits: Tuition fees are generally tax-deductible as business expenses or special expenses
- Recognition of prior achievements: Those with nursing training or comparable qualifications can have study modules recognised – saving time and tuition fees
You can choose the individual payment model and adjust your studies to your financial planning. Furthermore, all services, materials and the use of digital platforms are included in the fees. If needed, Euro-FH offers advice on funding and financing options.
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