Management in Non-Profit Organisations

Structure of the programme: The standard period of study of the Management in Non-Profit Organisations Master’s degree programme is four semesters. The study programme includes three theoretical semesters and concludes with the Master's thesis in the fourth semester. Competency model The degree programme course plan includes a nine-module comprehensive core offering (core competencies), which covers the key areas of strategic management in non-profit organisations. The programme is supplemented by two special competencies that each include three modules. These specialisations convey the diverse idiosyncrasies and activities of non-profit organisations, especially in the Development Cooperation specialisation. This Master’s programme is enhanced and rounded off by three modules that impart common skills and knowledge as general competences. Electives In the first semester, you can freely choose an in-depth specialisation (the so-called Special Competence II). This consists of three modules. The following four special competencies are offered: Development Cooperation, Change Management, Human Resources Management or Education Management and Planning in Municipalities. The Development Cooperation elective is offered and taught in English. The other three electives are offered by the faculty and are taught in German. Master's thesis for graduation In the fourth semester of the theoretical or practical-oriented Master’s programme, a thesis is required for graduation. There is the possibility to write this at the university or at a non-profit organisation of your choice. With the successful completion of the course, graduates acquire the Master of Arts academic degree. Studying the Management in Non-Profit Organisations programme at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences also includes: small class size, close contact between students and teaching staff international study groups intensive training of social and intercultural skills balance between theory and practical contents highly qualified lecturers with profound management experience face-to-face lectures, seminars, project work, e-learning intensive and individual counselling and coaching before and during studies buddy system