Social Management (B.A.)

The Social Management degree programme at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences teaches practical and interdisciplinary content that is geared towards the requirements of the social economy. The focus is on management tasks in social economy organisations. Students acquire in-depth knowledge in areas such as social economy, human resources management, accounting and controlling as well as legal principles. Another feature of the programme is its close links with practice, for example through an integrated internship semester and numerous project assignments. The degree programme also promotes international experience and the acquisition of foreign language skills.

The target group of our Social Management degree programme are committed, empathetic people with a strong passion for social responsibility and the Striving for positive change in society.

Our potential students have a deep interest in learning the Interface between social commitment and effective management and appreciate a Practice-orientated trainingwhich enables them to tackle real social challenges and develop effective solutions.

A degree in Social Management opens up diverse and rewarding career prospects in the world of social services and management. Our degree programme prepares you for a fulfilling career where you have the opportunity to combine social responsibility with effective management.

Here are some of the promising career opportunities that open up with a degree in social management:

• Social manager: As a social manager, you will manage social organisations such as retirement homes, facilities for the disabled or social services. You develop and implement strategies to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of these organisations.


• Personnel manager: You can work in various fields of modern personnel management - including in profit organisations: in personnel marketing, in job placement, in recruitment and personnel development as well as in supporting change processes.  


• Project manager in the social sector: You can initiate and manage projects to improve social services or solve social challenges. This can take place in various areas such as health, education or the integration of minorities.


• Consultant for social enterprises: As a consultant, you will support social enterprises in developing their business models, promoting their sustainability and achieving a positive social impact.


• Coordinator for non-profit organisations: You can work in non-profit organisations that deal with topics such as human rights, environmental protection or humanitarian aid. Here you coordinate activities and resources to achieve social goals.


• Social pedagogue: With a focus on socio-educational aspects, you can work in child and youth work to support and encourage young people.


• Health manager: In the healthcare sector, you can work in administrative and management positions in hospitals, healthcare organisations or health insurance companies.


• Corporate responsibility and sustainability manager: In companies, you can take responsibility for social and sustainable initiatives to ensure that the company has a positive impact on the community.


• Research and teaching: With a Master's degree, you can also work in research and teaching in the field of social management to further develop knowledge and practice in this area.

When applying for a Bachelor's degree programme, you must submit a simple copy of your higher education entrance qualification (Abitur certificate or other suitable certificates in pdf format) after registering in the Applicant portal upload.

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