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Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau
Master German Law & Economics

Occupational health and safety management

Master of Science (M.Sc.)

About the Program

The job-concurrent Master's degree in "Occupational Safety and Occupational Health Management" focuses on healthy work as a key economic component and offers a cross-sector, future-oriented cross-section of topics. Safe work and health not only guarantee a fulfilled working life, but also create important advantages in attracting and retaining skilled workers and improving the quality of work and life. The main focus is on conveying a holistic perspective on the evaluation of work-related processes and the active design of health-promoting aspects at important interfaces between people, technology and organization. The course is offered as an extra-occupational further education course with presence phases in the form of block events, supplemented by self-learning phases.
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The job-concurrent Master's degree in "Occupational Safety and Occupational Health Management" focuses on healthy work as a key economic component and offers a cross-sector, future-oriented cross-section of topics. Safe work and health not only guarantee a fulfilled working life, but also create important advantages in attracting and retaining skilled workers and improving the quality of work and life. The main focus is on conveying a holistic perspective on the evaluation of work-related processes and the active design of health-promoting aspects at important interfaces between people, technology and organization. The course is offered as an extra-occupational further education course with presence phases in the form of block events, supplemented by self-learning phases.

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Subjects / Topic Areas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Occupational health and safety management at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau

Is Occupational health and safety management at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau 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 Occupational health and safety management programme cost?

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

What are the admission requirements for Occupational health and safety management at Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau?

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 Occupational health and safety 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 Westsächsische Hochschule Zwickau — 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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