Management in non-profit organisations Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences

Study Type

graduate

Admission semester

Winter Semester only

Focus

Fundraising, Development Cooperation, Monitoring & Evaluation, Process, Quality and Project Management, Financial Management, Future Concepts as a Practice Project, Law for Non-Profit Organisations, Human Resources and Volunteer Management for the Non-Profit Sector, Organisation and Leadership for the Non-Profit Sector, Theories for the Third Sector – Management Theories, Civil Society and Governance

Annotation

For the society of tomorrow: Become a non-profit management expert

Do you want to use your management talent to make a positive impact on society?

In our Master’s degree programme taught in English, you will acquire the specialist expertise needed to create significant value in the non-profit sector of the future, to guide social discourse and to drive transformative change. Benefit from a globally connected, multi-perspective learning environment that prepares you for your role as a leader through innovative teaching formats.

Non-profit organisations are becoming increasingly important and the competition is getting fiercer – this calls for leaders who can make a difference through creativity, a sense of responsibility and strategic skill.

We will prepare you for a sustainable, fair and collaborative tomorrow. Are you ready to redefine management and make a real difference?

The standard period of study of the Master's degree programme in Management in Non-profit Organisations is four semesters. The program comprises three theoretical semesters and concludes with the Master’s thesis in the fourth semester.

Curriculum for Management in Non-Profit Organisations (MA)

Study model

The curriculum includes a nine-module core offering ("core modules") that covers the key areas of "strategic management in non-profit organisations".

The programme is supplemented by two specialisations, each comprising three modules. These key areas impart the manifold peculiarities and fields of activity of non-profit organisations, especially in the area of "development cooperation".

This Master's programme is supplemented and rounded off by three modules that, as "generalist modules", impart comprehensive knowledge and skills.

Elective options available from the first semester

You can choose one area of specialisation starting in the first semester. This consists of a total of three modules. The following focal points are offered: Development Cooperation (in English), HR Management (in German), Change Management (in German) and Educational Management and Planning in Local Governments (in German).

Master’s thesis to complete the course

You complete your studies with a Master’s thesis in the fourth semester. It is possible to write it at a non-profit organisation or at the university. Upon successful completion of the programme graduates receive a Master of Arts academic degree.

Additional notes on the required English language proficiency:

English language proficiency at level B2 can be proven with the German general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur):
The general higher education entrance qualification (Abitur) with at least the grade "sufficient" in the advanced foreign language English (i.e. in the first or second foreign language of the grammar school or at the corresponding level in another type of school leading to the general higher education entrance qualification).

Further proof:

You also meet the English-language admission requirements if you have completed school and/or university studies in a country where English is the official language. In this case, please submit proof of the highest level of education you obtained in that country.

Degrees in English are also accepted. Please demonstrate this with your degree certificate or a certificate from the university stating the language of instruction

Applicants to Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences:
Successful attendance of the English 4 course, which is included on your transcript of records, will suffice.

This degree course is accredited – see: https://antrag.akkreditierungsrat.de/akkrstudiengaenge/4a3627fb-4943-c805-b096-711d1620f961/

Admission modus

Local admission restriction

More information regarding admission requirements

Admission requirements

You can only apply online for this degree programme.

If the number of applicants exceeds the number of study places, a university selection procedure will be carried out.

You will earn points for admission and ranking purposes if you can demonstrate the following criteria:

Final grade in your certificate of academic degree (maximum 51 points)
Voluntary work/involvement in non-profit organisations (maximum 12 points)
Relevant professional experience (maximum 10 points)
Practical experience (work placements) related to the degree course (maximum 6 points)
Performance-related and subject-specific scholarships (maximum 15 points)

Important: Proof must be provided for each criterion. Without proof, work placements or professional training, for example, cannot be included in the points system for the ranking.

Main language

English

Further languages

German