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Deutsch Who is the Bachelor’s degree in Public Management at the Hochschule für angewandtes Management suitable for?
The part-time Bachelor’s degree programme in Public Management is aimed at professionals working in public administration as well as individuals seeking a career in the public sector. The course is particularly suitable for employees in authorities, ministries, municipal administrations, or non-profit organisations who wish to take on management and leadership roles in the medium term. Prospective students without a current employment relationship in the public service can also participate, provided they gain practical experience during their studies through internships or a cooperative model with public institutions.
Which formal requirements do you have to meet?
For admission, you need one of the following qualifications:
- General university entrance qualification (Abitur) or
- Advanced technical college entrance qualification (Fachhochschulreife) or
- an equivalent recognised prior qualification in accordance with § 10 BayHSchG (e.g. master craftsman’s certificate, technician qualification, vocational qualification with at least two years of vocational training and three years of professional experience), if applicable after passing an aptitude test.
For the cooperative study model, an existing training contract with a public institution or a cooperation partner is usually required. The course requires German language skills at least at C1 level. Previously earned academic credits from other universities can be credited after individual assessment.
For the course, you should have an interest in social, political and economic topics as well as openness to content from business administration, law and administrative sciences. Important personal requirements include initiative, teamwork skills, communication strength and good time management in order to flexibly combine work and study. Work experience in the public sector is advantageous but not mandatory. For everyday studies, you need perseverance, resilience and a willingness to actively participate in practical projects and case studies.
Focus Areas and Topics in the Bachelor of Public Management
In the Public Management degree programme at the University of Applied Management, you will encounter comprehensive content covering business administration, administrative sciences, and law. The curriculum is tailored to the challenges of the public sector and places special emphasis on a practical approach as well as the transfer between management expertise and official practice.
- Fundamentals of Business Administration and Economics: Introduction to business methods, cost accounting, financial accounting, and business mathematics.
- Legal Modules: Administrative law, civil service law, constitutional law, European law, security and regulatory offence law, tax law, and procurement law.
- Public Management-specific Topics: Municipal law, social law, municipal finance and products, processes and controlling in public administration.
- Management and Leadership Qualifications: Human resource management, organisation, operations management, strategic and operational controlling.
- Practical Modules and Case Studies: Practice reports, application-oriented projects, and exercises based on a major practical case.
- Interdisciplinary Competences: Professional Communication & Team Development, personality development, Business English, Global Challenges and Future Skills.
- Digital and Scientific Competences: Applied research methods, use of AI in administrative contexts.
This broad spectrum enables you to professionally take on management and leadership tasks in the public sector and to manage complex administrative processes.
How the Semi-Virtual, Part-Time Degree Programme Works
The degree programme is designed as a semi-virtual, part-time model extending over seven semesters. It combines flexible online self-study phases with regularly held face-to-face workshops at selected locations.
- Online Learning: Through the learning platform, you have access to multimedia teaching content and can learn independently of location and time.
- Face-to-Face Workshops: Approximately 10 interactive workshops take place per semester, where you deepen the content, collaborate with others on case studies, and gain practical experience.
- Flexible Start: Start of studies is possible in spring and autumn, depending on your personal situation.
- Practical Semester: In the fifth semester, you complete a practical semester with a cooperation partner from the public administration or at your own authority.
- Final Phase: In the last semester, you write your bachelor's thesis and work on practice-related projects addressing current issues in public management.
This model is particularly suitable for professionals or trainees in public administration who wish to optimally combine their studies with their job or dual training company.
Opportunities After Graduation: Fields of Application in the Public and Private Sector
A Bachelor’s degree in Public Management opens up diverse career opportunities in public authorities, municipal companies, and the non-profit sector. Your interdisciplinary education qualifies you especially for:
- Management and Leadership Roles in municipal, state and federal administrations, ministries, and public enterprises
- Personnel and Organisational Development: Involvement in reforms, introduction of innovative administrative processes, and leadership of teams
- Finance and Budget Management: Planning, controlling, and monitoring of budgets and funding systems
- Quality Management and Controlling: Development and implementation of standards to secure public services
- Project Management: Steering change projects, digitalisation initiatives, or new service offerings
- Consulting and Advisory Services for the Public Sector
Successful completion also qualifies you for advanced master's degree programmes, e.g. in management, controlling, or human resources, as well as for later doctoral studies.
Attendance Phases and Study Locations: Where Does Your Programme Take Place?
The University of Applied Management is located in Ismaning near Munich. Face-to-face workshops for the Bachelor of Public Management are offered there as well as at selected other study centres, especially in Munich/Ismaning and Nuremberg.
- Online Phases: You learn independently of location via the digital learning platform.
- Face-to-Face Workshops: Most attendance sessions take place on the campus in Ismaning (near Munich) or in Nuremberg.
The programme is organised so that attendance times are flexible and compatible with your job or practical activities. Cooperative places exist, among others, in collaboration with the City of Munich and further partners from public administration.
Costs for the Degree and Financing Options in Public Management
The tuition fees for the Bachelor of Public Management amount to €450 per month, which corresponds to a total sum of €18,900 for seven semesters. Depending on the model, the programme is heavily subsidised:
- Cooperative/Dual Model: Often the employing authority or a partner from public administration covers the entire tuition fees and additionally pays you a salary.
- Part-Time Model: If you are already employed in the public service, there is the possibility of (partial) cost coverage by the employer.
- Funding: Depending on your personal situation, further funding options may be available, such as BAföG or education loans.
With the cooperative model, you can complete the degree almost free of charge and simultaneously benefit from financial security during your studies.
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