PuMa
...Public Business Administration/Public Management?
Public Business Administration/Public Management is all about the planning, organisation and management of public institutions and services. It is a mixture of business administration, law and social sciences in order to organise administrative processes efficiently and effectively.
With your degree, you can get started in many areas, for example in public administration, at public companies or in consulting firms. You can work in finance or personnel management, in social or building administration or take on strategic administrative tasks.
| Study programme | Info |
|---|---|
| Short description: | PuMa |
| Academic degree: | Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) |
| Standard period of study / scope of services: | 7 semesters / 210 ECTS credits i |
| Teaching language: | German |
| Form of study: |
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| Study start: | either for the winter semester or the summer semester |
| Pre-internship: | not required |
| Application period Start of the winter semester: | 1 April - 30 September |
| Application period Start of the summer semester: | 1 October - 31 March |
| Admission restriction: | no |
| Admission requirements: | All you need is a general or subject-specific higher education entrance qualification or an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences. And if you have an equivalent, recognised qualification, you are also very welcome. You do not have to complete a pre-study internship and we have no admission restrictions. |
| Tuition fees: | none |
Imagine you could actively shape the future of public administration and contribute to the well-being of society at the same time. If this is your dream, then the Public Business Administration/Public Management degree programme is just right for you. With us, you will receive a comprehensive education that teaches you the basics of economics as well as legal knowledge. You will learn everything you need to get off to a successful start in the public sector. Practical exercises and two exciting practical semesters will give you the best possible preparation for your varied and responsible tasks. The degree programme also offers you the opportunity to gain valuable practical experience and make important contacts with potential employers during your training. This degree programme lays the foundation for a meaningful and future-proof career in the public sector.
The programme consists of compulsory and supplementary modules. The compulsory modules include economics and administrative sciences (35%), law (40%), social sciences (8%), statistics (5%) and communication (12%). In the 5th and 6th semesters, you choose eight supplementary modules. The programme content is strongly practice-oriented. The degree programme includes two practical semesters.
This degree programme is perfect for anyone who wants to take on responsibility and play an active role in shaping public administration. Ideal for committed people who are looking for practical training and a wide range of career prospects.
With a degree in Public Business Administration/Public Management, there are numerous exciting and varied career opportunities open to you. Here are some of the promising career paths you can take:
The Public Business Administration/Public Management degree programme at HSN not only offers you a sound education, but also a wide range of opportunities to achieve your professional goals and start a meaningful, future-proof career.
When applying for a Bachelor's degree programme, you must upload a simple copy of your higher education entrance qualification (Abitur certificate or other suitable certificate in pdf format) after registering in the applicant portal.
The Bachelor's degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management has been accredited by the Accreditation, Certification and Quality Assurance Institute ACQUIN.
The degree programme was awarded the seal of approval of the Accreditation Council.
The reviewers summarised their assessment as follows:
"The structure of the degree programme, including the necessary internships, is coherent and comprehensible. The objectives of the degree programme are adequately described and logically derived from the university's guidelines. In particular, it should be emphasised that the course offers excellent opportunities for employment in administration-related fields, whereby graduates clearly distinguish themselves from graduates of other administrative universities as generalists with an economic background. The content and methods of the degree programme are rated positively. Furthermore, the programme is characterised by its very good career opportunities and fast career entry after graduation."
The degree programme has since been reaccredited twice without any conditions. The accreditation currently runs until 30 September 2025.
All regulations, such as the study and examination regulations for your degree programme, can be found on the page Orders.
A career in the public sector offers numerous advantages and opportunities that are often not available in other sectors. The public sector is characterised by a high level of job security, as positions in state and municipal institutions are less affected by economic fluctuations. You also benefit from transparent and fair entry and promotion opportunities, which are supported by clearly defined career paths and further training programmes.
Another major advantage is the work-life balance: flexible working hours and the option to work part-time or from home help you to achieve a good work-life balance. As a public sector employee, you also enjoy attractive social benefits, such as a company pension scheme and extensive health programmes.
In addition to these practical benefits, working in the public sector also offers the opportunity to make a positive contribution to society. You work on projects that promote the common good, for example in the areas of education, the environment, social affairs or urban development. This gives your work a special meaning and fulfils you with the knowledge that you are actively helping to shape our society.
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StudyPractice PLUS combines the Advantages of a scientific degree programme with the benefits of in-depth practical phases in an administration.
Students and administrations benefit from this in equal measure.
The graduates have a degree in high-quality academic university degree (Bachelor) and a customised practical plus. This will make you theoretically and practically fit for your entry into administration.
Tradition and experience: Our Public Business Administration/Public Management degree programme has been in existence since 2003 and has developed steadily over this time. You will benefit from a well-founded education that ideally combines theory and practice.
Familiar atmosphere: At HSN, we attach great importance to personal support. Small seminar groups and close contact with the lecturers ensure that you feel that you are in good hands right from the start.
Modern equipment: Our university is equipped with state-of-the-art technology. You will work in well-equipped rooms and have access to the latest software solutions that will optimally prepare you for your future tasks.
Practical training: Two practical semesters are firmly integrated into the degree programme. This allows you to apply what you have learnt directly and gain valuable experience. Whether in Germany or abroad - the choice is yours.
Strong networking: We maintain close contacts with public institutions and companies. This makes it easier for you to enter the world of work and offers numerous opportunities for internships and networking.
Future-proof career opportunities: The public sector offers you a crisis-proof and meaningful job. With your degree, you will be ideally equipped to take on positions of responsibility and advance your career.
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Do you have any questions? We have the answers:
There are a variety of entry routes to the Bachelor's degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management, namely:
The Fachhochschulreife can be acquired in different ways depending on the federal state, e.g. through
If you are not sure whether you can be admitted to the Bachelor's degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management: Our Study Service Centre will be happy to advise you.
No. There are no tuition fees. However, if the total standard period of study is exceeded by more than four semesters, fees of 500.00 euros/semester must be paid. Further details and special regulations can be found in the Thuringian Higher Education Fees and Charges Act (ThürHGEG) of 21 December 2006 (GVBl. p. 601), last amended by Article 15 of the Act of 11 June 2020 (GVBl. p. 277, 284).
In addition, fees of 85.00 euros/semester are payable to the student union, 5.00 euros/semester to the student body and 176.40 euros/semester for the Deutschland-Ticket, i.e. a total of 266.40 euros/semester (as of summer semester 2025). For the first semester, there is an additional one-off charge of 20.00 euros for the Thuringian Student Union Card Thoska.
Please apply online. Then submit the required documents to the Study Service Centre at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences. This is possible until 30 September each year if you wish to start your studies in the winter semester, or until 31 March each year if you wish to start your studies in the summer semester. If you fulfil the admission requirements, you can enrol as soon as you have paid the fees for the first semester.
If you are employed for at least 20 hours per week, you can be enrolled on a part-time degree programme in accordance with Section 13 of the Enrolment Regulations. Part-time semesters are counted as half semesters. The amount of the semester fee remains unaffected by part-time study. You can then study with half the workload per semester and take more time for your studies accordingly. However, the Bachelor's degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management is an attendance-based programme. Attendance is only compulsory for very few modules. However, the other modules are also designed for on-campus study.
A part-time degree programme will be easy to manage if you have your workplace in Nordhausen or the surrounding area and can arrange your working hours flexibly enough to allow you to attend courses. It is also important that you can be deployed during the internship semesters in accordance with the internship regulations. It is advisable to seek student counselling in advance.
The Bachelor's degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management is not a dual study programme. You can complete the degree programme without a training contract with a public administration. This is the standard case for which the degree programme is designed. However, if a public authority concludes a study contract with you that includes the Bachelor's degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management or grants you a scholarship for this, there is nothing to prevent this from the university's point of view.
Coursework and examinations completed at other state and state-recognised universities can be credited upon application, provided that no significant differences in terms of the skills acquired can be identified and justified. It is best to contact the Examination Office at the beginning of your degree programme.
You have acquired competences and skills outside the university sector through your training. Such competences and skills can only be recognised if they are equivalent to the competences and skills acquired through the relevant modules and are to be demonstrated by their successful completion. The criteria for recognition are the content, level and topicality of the competences and skills. Equivalence is generally not given in the case of training as an administrative assistant (level 4 of the European Qualifications Framework) qualifying for activities at intermediate civil service level.
In the case of further training to become an administrative specialist (level 6 of the European Qualifications Framework), however, crediting is possible. Traineeships can only be credited if the activities to be credited are usually carried out by civil servants in the higher non-technical service or comparable employees due to their content and level and practical training of six months in specialised key areas of the career tasks is ensured.
In terms of content, the Bachelor's degree programme meets the requirements of the position paper of the Conference of Interior Ministers of 23/24 June 2005 and the recommendations of the Conference of Interior Ministers of 4/5/6 December 2024. It is therefore a degree programme that directly qualifies you for the career path of the higher non-technical administrative service in Thuringia (Section 22 (2) of the Thuringian Career Path Act - ThürLaufbG). You acquire the career qualification by the authority that wants to make you a civil servant recognising this in accordance with the career law of the federal government or the respective state. This is a formal procedure under the responsibility of the hiring authority. After successfully completing the Bachelor's degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management, it is not necessary to take a separate examination in order to acquire the career qualification.
Are you an international student applicant but do not yet have direct access to study in Germany?
Then we offer another option for acquiring the admission requirements for a Bachelor's degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences: the fee-based Certificate programme "HSNgo" and the subsequent university entrance examination.
In two semesters, "HSNgo" offers a German course as well as general and subject-specific preparation for the university entrance exam.
It's easy to secure your place on your desired degree programme online!
Our Campus management system HISinOne makes it possible: Simply upload all your application documents in PDF format to the corresponding fields in the online portal.
And if you still need to submit something, that is No problem! You can easily send missing documents by e-mail to our Study Service Centre:
Simply contact us at .
We know that student budgets are often tight. To help you finance 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" start-up grant, parental funding, child benefit and the opportunity to earn your own money through a student job.
Students in continuing education programmes can find all information on the Funding opportunities.
What is the difference between studying at a University of Applied Sciences (UAS) and at a „Universität“ (university)? At our University of Applied Sciences, you will receive much more support throughout your learning process than at a traditional university. We provide self-assessment questions to help you check your understanding, offer practical exercises to deepen your knowledge, and encourage a high level of interaction in lectures and seminars. This is very different from courses with more than 300 students.
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