The whole public sector is currently undergoing a sweeping modernisation process. Public administrations and enterprises, public utility institutions and non-profit organisations (NPO) are not only supposed to work more effectively and efficiently but are also expected to be more citizen- and customer-oriented.

The aim of the Bachelor programme in Public Management is to convey the skills required for this reform and restructuring process. To achieve this, subject-related skills and key skills are conveyed within an interdisciplinary and practice-oriented degree programme.

Good reasons to study Public Management:

• Conveyance of sound knowledge of economics, social sciences and law
• Internationally recognised Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree
• Possibility to subsequently pursue a Master degree in “Management in Non-Profit Organisations”
• Modularised degree programme
• Small groups
• Distinct practice orientation including visits to public sector establishments, external speakers, case studies and project work
• Video-aided communication training
• Intensive mentoring Structure of degree programme

The standard period of study for the Bachelor in Public Management is a total of six semesters. The degree programme consists of modularised learning areas, divided into two study phases:

1^st study phase

In the first two semesters, students are given a sound introduction to the subjects of Economics, Law and Social Sciences. In addition to fundamental methodological and specialist skills, students also learn a wide range of key skills, such as presentation and moderation techniques.

2^nd study phase

In the 2nd study phase, spanning four semesters, students gain special knowledge in the public sector and work on issues from these fields in a practice-related manner. In addition, students also choose two in-depth courses. The degree is rounded off by a scientific project and Bachelor thesis.

Structural model

1^st study phase

1^st and 2^nd semesters

• Business Administration and Management Theories of the Public Sector
• Principles of Social Sciences and Politics
• Public Marketing
• Principles of Economics
• Finance
• Cameralistic Accounting and Public Budgeting
• Accounting
• Human Resources and Labour Law in the Public Sector
• Constitutional Law
• General Administrative Law
• Information Management/Statistics
• Communication and key skills
• Optional modules: two block courses (seminar, business game or field-trip – depending on the current choice)

2^nd study phase

3^rd, 4^th and 5^th semesters

• Organisation and Business Process Management
• Financial Management
• Private Economic Law
• Special Administrative Law
• Politics and Administration
• European Integration
• English/Business English Level B1
• Project 1/Communication and presentation techniques
• Selection of two in-depth courses (each containing three modules): Human Resources
  Controlling
  Marketing
  Law and Administration
  Taxes
   

6^th semester

Scientific project and Bachelor thesis

Occupational fields

Graduates pursue careers in skilled administrative and managerial positions in various areas of employment in the public and non-profit sector:

• Public administrations (e.g. city councils)
• Public enterprises (e.g. public utility companies)
• Corporations, foundations and public-law institutions (e.g. chambers)
• Establishments that have become independent from civil administrations and local governments (e.g. business development, city marketing, tourism, culture)
• Non-profit organisations (e.g. associations, social and cultural establishments)
• Private-sector enterprises that work for contracting authorities (e.g. management consultancies) 
  
   

Geschäftsstelle Öffentliches Management (means: Public Management Office)

Location: Caprivistr. 30 A, Gebäude CH, Raum CH0106, 49076 Osnabrück, Germany

Tel.: +49 (0)541 969 - 3054

Fax: +49 (0)541 969 - 3176

oem@fh-osnabrueck.de

www.wiso.fh-osnabrueck.de/oem-ba.html

Applying for a place

Fachhochschule Osnabrück
Studierendenverwaltung (means: Admissions Office)
Location: Caprivistr. 30 A, 49076 Osnabrück, Germany
Postal address: Postfach 19 40, 49009 Osnabrück, Germany
Tel.: +49 (0)541 9 69 – 29 34
Fax: +49 (0)541 9 69 - 12 111
studieninfo@fh-osnabrueck.de
www.fh-osnabrueck.de

Directions and site map

www.wiso.fh-osnabrueck.de/anfahrt.html

Amended in February 2007

Open House for prospective students

In order to get an impression of what lectures are like, prospective students can visit selected courses at the Fachhochschule Osnabrück at its Open House in winter and summer semester. A list of the courses involved in the Open House can be found on the websites of the Central Advisory Office (ZSB) and the Fachhochschule Osnabrück.

University Open Day (HIT)

An all-day University Open Day (HIT) is offered every November after Penance Day at both higher education institutions in Osnabrück, at which all faculties of the university of applied sciences present their degree programmes. The University Open Day brochure is available from the Central Advisory Office (ZSB) from October and is also published on the following website:

www.fh-osnabrueck.de/zsb

Admissions requirements
- A’levels (Abitur), entrance qualification for studies at universities of applied sciences (Fachhochschulreife) or previous education that is recognised as being equivalent

and

- an apprenticeship or relevant work placement (twelve weeks, six of which must be completed before starting studying and the remaining six by the end of the 2nd semester at the latest)

Additional information for students from abroad can be found in the internet:

www.fh-osnabrueck.de/fileadmin/users/126/upload/verschiedenes/Merkblatt_ausl_engl_neu.pdf

Number of places
Approx. 35 students are accepted to the Bachelor programme in Public Management each winter semester.

Admissions
Applications for admissions should be sent directly to the Admissions Office of the Fachhochschule Osnabrück by 15 July.

Closing date for applications
15 July for winter semester intakes

For more information on applying and admissions, please refer to:

www.wiso.fh-osnabrueck.de/oem-ba.html

Commencement of lectures
Winter semester: approx. 20 September
Summer semester: approx. 1 March