Betriebswirt/Betriebswirtin (Fachschule) für Sozialwesen

The advanced training takes place at technical colleges (Fachschule) and other educational institutions. For in-person events, learning locations are classrooms and computer rooms. For distance learning, they are at home, and if necessary, classrooms and computer rooms during in-person phases.

This is an advanced training profession for a business administrator (Betriebswirt/in). The type of advanced training is regulated by the internal provisions of the course providers. The duration varies, typically 2-3 years, depending on the educational offer and learning format. Business administrators for social services undertake management and organizational tasks in social institutions, such as associations or social services. They primarily manage the structural and procedural organization while upholding the specified social goals. They advise management on topics like finance and investments, providing relevant figures or reports. In human resources management, they create service and organizational plans and determine staffing needs. In financial and accounting, they control booking and accounting processes. Furthermore, they develop advertising and marketing measures, monitor their success, and participate in fundraising activities. Employment opportunities are found in various businesses.

Varies depending on the educational offer and learning format. For example, part-time study typically takes 2-3 years.

Course fees are incurred for preparatory courses, and examination fees for the examination itself. Additional costs may arise, for example, for work materials, travel to the training center, or external accommodation. Preparatory courses for the advanced training examination can be financially supported according to the Advanced Training Promotion Act (Aufstiegsfortbildungsförderungsgesetz). Further information: Aufstiegs-BAföG - Advancement with funding. Funding for particularly talented young professionals: Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung (SBB) - Advanced Training Scholarship.

Business administration, economics, management/organization, human resources, quality management, law, accounting, and marketing are core contents of the advanced training.

Depending on the educational offer, various additional qualifications may be available. These can include preparation for the qualification as a human resources specialist (Personalfachkaufmann/-frau), quality officer (Qualitätsbeauftragte/r), internal auditor (Interne/r Auditor/in), responsible nursing professional (Verantwortliche Pflegefachkraft), or management of care facilities and facilities for the elderly.

In-depth knowledge in the following areas are good prerequisites for successfully passing the advanced training examination: In Business/Law, for example, to apply knowledge of contract law and economic and social policy. In Mathematics, for example, to create financial and investment plans.

The advanced training consists of theoretical and practical lessons. Depending on the education provider, one should be prepared for the following conditions: Lesson times are typically part-time advanced training on weekends or in the evening. For in-person events: lessons in a classroom setting at the educational institution (possibly not in your place of residence). For distance learning: individual processing of the learning material from home (high demands on self-discipline and work organization); possibly additional in-person phases at the educational institution.

For advanced training abroad, there are possibilities such as: Austria, through the AMS - Arbeitsmarktservice Österreich - Weiterbildungsdatenbank (e.g., with the search term 'Sozialmanagement'). Documentation of professional experience abroad: The Europass offers the possibility to document learning stays completed abroad. Further information on Europass is available.

Participation in advanced training is not remunerated.

The following advanced training alternatives are available for the profession of Business Administrator (Fachschule) for Social Services: In the field of Health and Social Management: Business Administrator (Fachschule) for Management in Healthcare / Bachelor Professional in Economics, Specialist in Education (Fachwirt/in für Erziehungswesen), Certified Social Insurance Specialist (Geprüfter Sozialversicherungsfachwirt/in Fachrichtung gesetzliche Renten- und knappschaftliche Sozialversicherung) specializing in statutory pension and miners' social insurance, Certified Specialist in Health and Social Services (Geprüfter Fachwirt/in im Gesundheits- und Sozialwesen), State-certified Specialist for Organization and Leadership with a focus on Social Pedagogy (Staatlich geprüfter Fachwirt/in für Organisation und Führung Schwerpunkt Sozialpädagogik). Their commonality is taking on specialist and leadership tasks in health and social management.

Depending on the educational offering, possible titles include, for example: Business Administrator - Human Resources and Social Services (Betriebswirt/in - Personal- und Sozialwesen), Certified Business Administrator for Non-Profit Organizations (Geprüfter Betriebswirt Non-Profit-Organisationen/Geprüfte Betriebswirtin Non-Profit-Organisationen), State-recognized Social Sector Manager - Business Administrator in Social Services (Staatlich anerkannter Sozialfachmanager - Betriebswirt im Sozialwesen/Staatlich anerkannte Sozialfachmanagerin - Betriebswirtin im Sozialwesen).

The advanced training as a Business Administrator (Fachschule) for Social Services is a vocational further education. It is regulated by the internal provisions of the educational institutions. The part-time training lasts 2-3 years.

Prospective Business Administrators for Social Services can improve their career chances by acquiring additional qualifications during their training, for example, an Internal Auditor certification. After completing their training, they typically work in youth or elderly care homes, day-care centers, or social counseling centers. They can also be employed in hospitals or by social insurance providers. To maintain and expand professional knowledge, adaptation training in various fields, from Social Law to Controlling, is available. With this advanced training degree, access to university studies, such as a Bachelor's degree, can be obtained even without a general higher education entrance qualification.

The educational institutions regulate the course of study internally.

Educational institutions usually require a completed vocational training (Ausbildung) in the health or social sector, as well as professional experience. The minimum educational requirement is a secondary school leaving certificate. These requirements may vary depending on the respective educational institutions.