Personnel and change management in non-profit organisations (M.A.)

Personnel and change management in non-profit organisations (M.A.)

Shape change in non-profit organisations - with practical strategies for leadership and transformation!

Individual modules can also be booked flexibly - save with every module!
Our modules 1-9 and 12 can be booked individually or in combination.

📌 First module (2 SWS): 590 €
📌 Each additional module (2 SWS): 490 €

More modules, more knowledge - and a more favourable price! 🚀

What is personnel and change management in non-profit organisations?

The consecutive, part-time Master's degree programme in Human Resources and Change Management in Non-Profit Organisations provides in-depth knowledge and practice-oriented skills for specialists and managers in the social, health and education sectors. The focus is on the challenges that managers in non-profit organisations have to face every day in dynamic and complex environments - from recruiting and retaining staff to digital transformation management and shaping the structure, processes and culture of changing organisations. With its unique focus in Germany, the degree programme optimally prepares students for the management of personnel and change processes in non-profit organisations.

Fields of work

Graduates of the Personnel and Change Management in Non-Profit Organisations course benefit from a wide range of career opportunities. They can work in social institutions, healthcare organisations or educational institutions in personnel development, change management or organisational consulting. In addition, the degree opens up the opportunity to take on management positions or gain a foothold in scientific research.

PCM at a glance

Study programmeInfo
Short description:PCM
Academic degree:Master of Arts (M.A.)
Standard period of study / scope of services:6 semesters / 120 ECTS credits i
Teaching language:German
Study format:Part-time, attendance, StudiumPraxis PLUS, part-time
Study start:

Winter term.

Enrolment is subject to approval by the Thuringian Ministry of Education, Science and Culture (TMBWK).

Pre-internship:

not required

Application period
Start of the winter semester:

Spring to summer

Application period
Start of the summer semester:
Admission restriction:

none

Admission requirements:
  • Completed university degree (at least 210 ECTS)
  • a completed Bachelor's degree with a grade of at least "good" (2.5)
  • Relevant professional experience in the social, health or education sector is recommended
Tuition fees:none

Shape the future of non-profit organisations! The Master's degree course in Human Resources and Change Management in Non-Profit Organisations at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences will provide you with an excellent basis for your professional development. You will learn innovative methods, approaches and concepts for solving challenging problems in the social economy and will be able to accompany strategic change processes at different levels and implement modern approaches in personnel management. The degree programme combines the latest scientific findings with practical concepts that you can apply directly in your everyday work. Benefit from individual support, small groups and a modern study format that optimally combines face-to-face and online phases. Take the opportunity to expand your professional network and prepare yourself specifically for management positions in social institutions, healthcare organisations or educational establishments. Now is the ideal time to take the next step in your career and actively shape the future of the social economy!

The degree programme offers a wide range of modules, including

  • Business management basics for non-profit organisations
  • Modern management concepts and digitalisation
  • Systemic organisational development
  • Personnel management and leadership in the digital transformation
  • Labour law and person-oriented advice
  • Scientific work and research methods

The degree programme is aimed at Specialists and managers from the social, health and education sectors who wish to expand their competences in personnel and change management. The degree programme is also aimed at Bachelor graduateswho want to further develop their knowledge and expertise

Graduates of the degree programme are optimally prepared for a variety of demanding roles. They can take on positions such as HR manager, change manager or organisational consultant in social institutions, healthcare organisations and educational establishments. This part-time Master's degree programme enables them to aspire to management positions in which they assume responsibility for strategic personnel and change processes. Self-employment, for example as a consultant in the field of organisational development, also offers exciting prospects. In addition, the degree programme opens up access to an academic career, for example through the opportunity to complete a doctorate and thus contribute to the further development of the research field.

  • Proof of a completed university degree (at least 180 ECTS)
  • Curriculum vitae in tabular form
  • Letter of motivation

The degree programme is state-recognised and qualifies students for a doctorate.

The regulations for your degree programme, published in the Official announcements of the HSN:

Note:
Semester details apply to first-time enrolments from this date (e.g. valid for first-time enrolment from winter semester 2020/2021)

Why you should study Human Resources and Change Management in Non-Profit Organisations at HSN:

  • Diverse and practical training: The degree programme combines innovative scientific findings with practical applications, thereby promoting a direct link between theory and everyday professional life.
  • Individualised support: Small seminar groups enable personal and intensive support from experienced lecturers who cater to the individual needs of the students.
  • Modern and flexible study conditions: The part-time format offers the ideal combination of face-to-face and online events, which ensures an optimal balance between study, work and private life.
  • Strong networking: Benefit from Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences' extensive cooperation with renowned organisations in the social, health and education sectors. These networks open up valuable career prospects and contacts.
  • Location advantages: The attractive and green campus in Nordhausen offers a modern infrastructure as well as a pleasant learning environment.
  • Unique alignment: As a specialised degree course for non-profit organisations, this Master's degree course is unique in Germany and stands out due to its focus on the specific challenges and opportunities of this sector.
  • Career opportunities: The degree programme prepares students optimally for management positions and opens up the possibility of managing their own consulting projects or pursuing a doctorate.

Contact

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We know that student budgets are often tight. That's why we want to reassure you right away: At our university there are No tuition fees!

To support you in financing your studies, we provide you with the following information at BAföG helpful tips on how to apply and ensure that your application is complete. You will also find important contacts there.
We want to support and encourage particularly talented and motivated students.

Under Scholarships you will find information on various scholarship programmes. There are also other funding options, such as the 'StudiumThüringenPlus' study start-up grant, parental funding, child benefit and the opportunity to earn your own money through a student job.

Unlike at a university, you will receive more support in your learning process at our university. We provide learning objective control questions, enable you to deepen your knowledge through exercises and also facilitate a great deal of interaction in lectures and seminars. These are big differences to courses with >300 students.

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