Public Business Administration/Public Management - your chance to take on responsibility in the public sector and actively shape change.
What is 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.
Fields of work
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.
At a glance
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
Teaching language:
German
Study format:
Full-time
Study start:
either for the winter semester or the summer semester
Pre-internship:
not required
Application period:
for the winter semester from 1 April to 30 September
for the summer semester from 1 October to 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.
Information about the degree programme
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:
Public administration: You can work in various areas of public administration, be it at municipal, state or federal level. Typical areas of work include financial management, personnel administration, social and building administration and strategic administrative management. You can also take on specialised tasks in internal administration or work in public safety and order.
Public companies: Many public organisations are looking for qualified managers with both business management and administrative law skills. Here you can work in the planning, organisation and control of public services and projects.
Consulting and auditing companies: Your knowledge will also be in demand in the private sector, especially with companies that serve public clients. You can work in consulting firms that specialise in public institutions and help to optimise processes and implement reforms.
Non-profit organisations: There are also many opportunities for public management graduates in the non-profit sector. Here you can work in foundations, associations or international organisations and manage projects in the areas of development aid, environmental protection or social justice.
Senior non-technical administrative service: Your degree will qualify you directly for entry into the higher non-technical administrative service. You can embark on a career as a civil servant and pursue a career in various authorities.
Further training and specialisation: After completing your Bachelor's degree, you have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge and specialise. For example, you can complete a Master's degree programme in Public Management & Governance or in related fields such as administrative sciences, auditing or social management.
International career opportunities: The opportunity to complete an internship semester abroad also opens up international career opportunities for you. You can work at European institutions or international organisations and apply your skills on a global level.
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.
Representation of interests and counselling on current issues (examinations, studies, lectures, internships)
Preparation and support for student projects, trips, excursions and lectures
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.
First amendment to the study regulations and examination regulations for the Bachelor's degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management
First amendment to the study regulations and examination regulations for the Bachelor's model degree programme in Public Business Administration / Public Management at the FHN
First amendment to the study regulations and examination regulations for the Bachelor's degree programme in Social Management at the FHN
Statutes amending the study regulations and examination regulations for the Bachelor's model degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management
at least two years of professional training in a related field + three years of professional experience in a related field + successful trial study programme (1-2 semesters),
Vocational training + three years of professional practice + passed entrance examination,
Successful completion of the master craftsman's examination or further vocational training equivalent to the master craftsman's examination (e.g. further training as an administrative specialist) or
Degree as a state-certified business economist or state-certified technician.
The Fachhochschulreife can be acquired in different ways depending on the federal state, e.g. through
Secondary school leaving certificate + two-year specialised secondary school or
Secondary school leaving certificate + vocational training + one-year specialised secondary school.
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 €74.00/semester are payable to the student union, €5.00/semester to the student body, €49.48/semester for the DB Regio Thüringen semester ticket and €32.10/semester for the public transport ticket, i.e. a total of €160.58/semester (as at: winter semester 2023/2024). For the first semester, there is an additional one-off charge of 20.00 euros for the thoska card.
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 fulfil the admission requirements, you will then receive a letter of admission authorising you to enrol as soon as you have paid the fees for the first semester.
Part-time / dual study programme:
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 would then be able to study with half the workload per semester and therefore take more time to complete your studies. 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.
You will be able to cope well with a part-time degree programme if you have your workplace in Nordhausen or the surrounding area and can organise 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 training contract with you that includes the Bachelor's degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management, there is nothing to prevent this from the university's point of view.
Recognition of examination and study achievements
Coursework and examinations completed at other state and state-recognised universities will be credited upon application, provided that no significant differences in the skills acquired can be identified and justified in relation to those that they would replace. It is best to contact the Examinations 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.
Career qualification for the higher civil service
The content of the Bachelor's degree course meets the requirements of the position paper of the Conference of Interior Ministers of 23/24 June 2005, which means that it is a course that directly qualifies you for the career path of the higher non-technical administrative service in Thuringia (Section 22 (2) of the Thuringian Careers Act - ThürLaufbG). The career qualification is acquired when the authority that wishes to make you a civil servant recognises 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. It is not necessary to take a separate examination after successfully completing the Bachelor's degree programme in Public Business Administration/Public Management in order to acquire the career qualification.
Why you should study Public Business Administration/Public Management at HSN:
Tradition and experience: Our Public Business Administration/Public Management degree programme has been in existence for several years and has developed steadily over this time. You will benefit from a sound 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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Credit points are earned for successfully completed coursework and examinations in accordance with the "European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System" (ECTS).
The ECTS points reflect the average learning effort. One ECTS point corresponds to 30 hours of study.
Based on the ECTS points, the study and examination achievements are internationally comparable.
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