Skip to content
Fachhochschule Magdeburg-Stendal
Master German Social Sciences

Health Promoting Organisational Development

Master of Arts (M.A.)

About the Program

Students on the programme acquire fundamental professional knowledge and the skills to work independently in accordance with scientific methods, to master the varied demands of employment in the fields of applied practice, research or teaching, and to manage the frequently changing tasks that arise in the working world. Professional expertise is built in the field of health promotion and organisational development to develop, implement and evaluate processes of change and reform in organisations from the viewpoint of health promotion. Students acquire competencies in health and social policy, empirical social research, organisational development, management and communication. In semesters 1-2, students gain specialist scientific expertise in health and social policy, sociological research methods, health promotion in organisational development, and economics and management. Semester 3 involves a traineeship, and semester 4 is dedicated to the Master's thesis and colloquium.
Show the original English text
Students on the programme acquire fundamental professional knowledge and the skills to work independently in accordance with scientific methods, to master the varied demands of employment in the fields of applied practice, research or teaching, and to manage the frequently changing tasks that arise in the working world. Professional expertise is built in the field of health promotion and organisational development to develop, implement and evaluate processes of change and reform in organisations from the viewpoint of health promotion. Students acquire competencies in health and social policy, empirical social research, organisational development, management and communication. In semesters 1-2, students gain specialist scientific expertise in health and social policy, sociological research methods, health promotion in organisational development, and economics and management. Semester 3 involves a traineeship, and semester 4 is dedicated to the Master's thesis and colloquium.

General Requirements

Specific requirements for this program are not in our database yet. The following are typical for this degree and language in Germany — always verify the exact requirements on the program's official page.

Academic qualification

A recognised Bachelor's degree in a related field; some programs require a minimum grade or specific prerequisites.

Language

German at C1 level (DSH-2, TestDaF TDN 4, Goethe-Zertifikat C1, or telc C1 Hochschule).

Typical documents

  • Recognised diploma and transcript (certified translations)
  • Language certificate
  • Passport and passport photo
  • Tabular CV (Lebenslauf)
  • Letter of motivation (for many programs)
  • Application via uni-assist / VPD (for most international applicants)

Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

Related profession searches from Bundesagentur für Arbeit (BERUFENET) data:

Explore all professions →

Subjects / Topic Areas

Health Promotion

Similar Programs

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Health Promoting Organisational Development at Fachhochschule Magdeburg-Stendal

Is Health Promoting Organisational Development at Fachhochschule Magdeburg-Stendal taught in German or English?

This Master 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 Health Promoting Organisational Development programme cost?

No tuition fee (only semester contribution). International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Health Promoting Organisational Development at Fachhochschule Magdeburg-Stendal?

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 Health Promoting Organisational Development?

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 Fachhochschule Magdeburg-Stendal — 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.

Get the weekly Germany guide in your inbox

New blog posts, application deadlines, scholarship announcements. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

Weekly Germany guide — 1–2 emails/week, no spam.

Weekly Germany guide delivered to your inbox

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

AlmanyaUni Assistant

AI answers can contain mistakes. Please verify important details from official sources.