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Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel)
Master German 👥 Social Sciences

Social Management

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel) 📍 Braunschweig · Lower Saxony Location: Wolfenbüttel

About the Program

The degree programme prepares students for the complex demands placed on modern managers in the social sector. It covers management concepts and ethics, and builds a solid foundation in law and business administration, including company and labour law, financial accounting, cost management and specific forms of financing in the social economy. The program also focuses on organisation, planning and management of social institutions, employee management and personnel management, and addresses challenges and opportunities of digitalisation and artificial intelligence in social work. The curriculum includes modules on innovation management, sustainability and social research to develop skills for managing and developing social organisations in a visionary way. The program provides students with the background for managing and leading organizations with a focus on the social economy, which includes organizations in the public sector, private sector, welfare associations, small independent providers, and organizations in the intermediary sector. Students develop their personality and understand the relevance of their social science expertise for current social issues. The program promotes understanding of sustainability, society, and diversity, enabling graduates to make sustainable social contributions (in teams). The program is structured as a distance learning program (Fernstudiengang) with a combination of in-person and online components.
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The degree programme prepares students for the complex demands placed on modern managers in the social sector. It covers management concepts and ethics, and builds a solid foundation in law and business administration, including company and labour law, financial accounting, cost management and specific forms of financing in the social economy. The program also focuses on organisation, planning and management of social institutions, employee management and personnel management, and addresses challenges and opportunities of digitalisation and artificial intelligence in social work. The curriculum includes modules on innovation management, sustainability and social research to develop skills for managing and developing social organisations in a visionary way. The program provides students with the background for managing and leading organizations with a focus on the social economy, which includes organizations in the public sector, private sector, welfare associations, small independent providers, and organizations in the intermediary sector. Students develop their personality and understand the relevance of their social science expertise for current social issues. The program promotes understanding of sustainability, society, and diversity, enabling graduates to make sustainable social contributions (in teams). The program is structured as a distance learning program (Fernstudiengang) with a combination of in-person and online components.

💼 Which Professions Does This Program Open Up?

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Business Administration Social Management Innovation Management Personnel Management Quality Management

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💡 How do I apply to Social Management at Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel)?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Social Management at Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel)

Is Social Management at Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel) 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 Social Management programme cost? ▼

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

What are the admission requirements for Social Management at Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel)? ▼

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 Social 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 Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Hochschule Braunschweig/Wolfenbüttel) — 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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