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Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm
Bachelor German Social Sciences

Public Management

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

About the Program

The part-time Bachelor's program in Public Management is designed to prepare professionals for the complex challenges in public institutions. The program addresses topics such as digitalization, migration, demographic change, and implementation of European law in national contexts. It provides a comprehensive education combining economic, legal, and social competencies along with essential personal, methodological, and practical skills. There is a special focus on in-depth business administration knowledge, which is crucial as public sector organizations increasingly use business management elements like double-entry bookkeeping and financial reporting. Graduates are well-equipped to implement innovative management tools and complex strategies/processes to meet public requirements and citizens' needs for modern administration. The degree qualifies graduates for various career options in different areas of the public sector (federal, state, municipal) and non-profit organizations, and provides access requirements for entry into the higher civil service (3.QE).
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The part-time Bachelor's program in Public Management is designed to prepare professionals for the complex challenges in public institutions. The program addresses topics such as digitalization, migration, demographic change, and implementation of European law in national contexts. It provides a comprehensive education combining economic, legal, and social competencies along with essential personal, methodological, and practical skills. There is a special focus on in-depth business administration knowledge, which is crucial as public sector organizations increasingly use business management elements like double-entry bookkeeping and financial reporting. Graduates are well-equipped to implement innovative management tools and complex strategies/processes to meet public requirements and citizens' needs for modern administration. The degree qualifies graduates for various career options in different areas of the public sector (federal, state, municipal) and non-profit organizations, and provides access requirements for entry into the higher civil service (3.QE).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Public Management at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm

Is Public Management at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm taught in German or English?

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Public Management programme cost?

1.280 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Public Management at Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm?

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline?

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Public Management?

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm — directly or via uni-assist?

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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