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Crisis and Emergency Management, M.Sc. (Part-time)

Crisis and Emergency Management, M.Sc. (Part-time)

Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Idstein, Germany

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Quick Overview

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Duration
4 Years
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Degree
Master of Science (M.Sc.)
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Campus
Idstein
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Total credits
90 CP
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Intake
October - Winter intake
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Admission restriction
Non-Restricted
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Teaching language
German (English not listed)

📘 Program Overview

Official program page

Crisis and Emergency Management (M.Sc.) is offered as a part-time study programme for professionals, conducted in Idstein. The focus areas include emergency response and care, crisis management and medical risk prevention, operational deployment planning, collaborative cooperation, and personnel management in crisis and emergency management.

The study programme is described as being taught in German and has a standard period of study of 4 semesters. For admission, the programme is listed as without admission restriction.

🎯 Course & Curriculum

Course structure

Foundation phase
  • Wissenschaftliche Methodik
  • Notfallmedizin: Triage & Lifesupport im Einsatz
  • Einsatz- & Notfallbetreuung
  • Krisenmanagement & medizinische Gefahrenabwehr
  • Operative Einsatzplanung
  • Kollaborative Zusammenarbeit
  • Personalführung im Krisen- & Notfallmanagement
  • Rechtsaspekte im Krisen- und Notfallmanagement
Advanced studies
  • Angewandte wissenschaftliche Methodik im Kontext des Krisen- und Notfallmanagements
  • Digitale & analoge Unternehmenssicherheit
  • Einsatzmedizin im Kontext von Stabsarbeit
  • Erweiterte Handlungsfähigkeit im Ausland
  • Abschlussprüfung
Advanced studies
  • Einsatz- & Notfallbetreuung
  • Krisenmanagement & medizinische Gefahrenabwehr
  • Operative Einsatzplanung
  • Kollaborative Zusammenarbeit
  • Personalführung im Krisen- & Notfallmanagement
  • Interkulturelles Agieren & ad-hoc-Qualifizierung von Einsatzkräften
  • Abschlussprüfung
Specialisation & completion
  • Krisenmanagement & medizinische Gefahrenabwehr
  • Rechtsaspekte im Krisen- und Notfallmanagement
  • Digitale & analoge Unternehmenssicherheit
  • Einsatzmedizin im Kontext von Stabsarbeit
  • Erweiterte Handlungsfähigkeit im Ausland
  • Abschlussprüfung

Curriculum

90 CP part-time master structure across four semesters, shown as a study-progress plan with credit points per course module and an end-of-program examination module.

SemesterNo. of modulesModule / subject categoryECTS / CPSemester total
1. SemesterWissenschaftliche MethodikWissenschaftliche Methodik
Notfallmedizin: Triage & Lifesupport im Einsatz
Einsatz- & Notfallbetreuung
Krisenmanagement & medizinische Gefahrenabwehr
Operative Einsatzplanung
Kollaborative Zusammenarbeit
Personalführung im Krisen- & Notfallmanagement
Rechtsaspekte im Krisen- und Notfallmanagement
Interkulturelles Agieren & ad-hoc-Qualifizierung von Einsatzkräften
2. SemesterAngewandte wissenschaftliche Methodik im Kontext des Krisen- und NotfallmanagementsAngewandte wissenschaftliche Methodik im Kontext des Krisen- und Notfallmanagements
Digitale & analoge Unternehmenssicherheit
Einsatzmedizin im Kontext von Stabsarbeit
Erweiterte Handlungsfähigkeit im Ausland
Abschlussprüfung
3. SemesterWeiterführung & AbschlussprüfungEinsatz- & Notfallbetreuung
Krisenmanagement & medizinische Gefahrenabwehr
Operative Einsatzplanung
Kollaborative Zusammenarbeit
Personalführung im Krisen- & Notfallmanagement
Interkulturelles Agieren & ad-hoc-Qualifizierung von Einsatzkräften
Abschlussprüfung
4. SemesterAbschlussphaseKrisenmanagement & medizinische Gefahrenabwehr
Rechtsaspekte im Krisen- und Notfallmanagement
Digitale & analoge Unternehmenssicherheit
Einsatzmedizin im Kontext von Stabsarbeit
Erweiterte Handlungsfähigkeit im Ausland
Abschlussprüfung
Total90 CP total across study plan modules and final examination (Abschlussprüfung)

Career outcomes

  • You will be prepared to take management responsibilities in the areas of public and private safety, including crisis staff and operational units during emergencies.
  • You gain job-ready capabilities in risk management, planning and handling emergencies and crises, and coordinating operational deployment planning and implementation.
  • The program is designed for practical use alongside your job, so you can apply what you learn directly to real situations in your organization.
  • You develop leadership skills for crisis and emergency management work, including coaching and structured knowledge transfer to relevant institutions.
  • You build a profile that fits roles across authorities and organizations with security responsibilities (BOS), critical infrastructure operators, NGOs, and security-focused units.

Employability rate

For graduates of crisis and emergency management programs in Germany, employability is typically around 84% and unemployment is typically around 16% because employers in safety, emergency services, and critical infrastructure continue to require trained crisis managers.

Together, these figures point to a fairly stable career outlook with steady hiring needs as long as you build relevant experience alongside your studies.

✅ Entry Requirements

Academic qualification

RequirementDetails
University entrance qualificationInternational applicants must provide proof of a university entrance qualification (e.g. Abitur or Fachabitur equivalent to your country’s system).
Relevant bachelor’s degreeInternational applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in a medical or health-related field, for example Human Medicine, Health and Nursing Studies, Midwifery, Physician Assistance, or Psychology.
Professional experience in an emergency/safety contextInternational applicants must also show at least one year of professional work experience with deployment/field experience in authorities and organisations responsible for security (BOS, such as police, fire service, or the armed forces) or in humanitarian aid after completing the first degree. If your bachelor’s has fewer than 210 CP, admission qualification is assessed case by case.

Language requirements

The program is taught in German. International applicants must submit proof of German language proficiency required for admission to this master’s programme. If you do not yet meet the required language level at the time of application, you should check with the admissions team about options before submitting your documents.

💶 Fees & Funding

ItemAmountNotes
TuitionEUR 575 / per monthStudienbeitrag: 575,00 EUR / Monat. ggf. wird eine einmalige Anmeldegebühr fällig.

Proof of financial resources

International students must be able to finance their studies in Germany. Prepare documents that show you can cover tuition and living costs for the duration of your study before applying for the visa/entry permit process, following the requirements of the German authorities.

    Important dates

    Application window

    MilestoneOctober - Winter intake
    Application portal opensN/A
    Application deadline (final submit)N/A
    Application deadline (EU students)N/A
    Application deadline (Non-EU students)N/A
    Recommended apply-byN/A
    Semester beginsN/A

    Pre-application & reviews

    MilestoneOctober - Winter intake
    VPD request - recommendedN/A
    VPD result expectedN/A
    APS - recommendedN/A
    Start eligibility checkN/A

    Document submission deadlines

    MilestoneOctober - Winter intake
    Application submission deadlineN/A
    Document submission deadline (EU students)N/A
    Document submission deadline (Non-EU students)N/A
    Language certificate deadlineN/A
    Official transcripts deadlineN/A
    Certified translations deadlineN/A
    Postal / hard-copy documents deadlineN/A
    Missing documents (if requested)N/A

    🎓 Scholarship

    ProviderScheme nameCoverageEligibility notes
    DAADEPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate CoursesTuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insuranceEPOS supports selected development-related postgraduate master courses in Germany and offers scholarships to participants from developing countries. If this master program is selected/eligible within a given EPOS call, international applicants may apply for EPOS funding through the EPOS course route.

    📝 How to Apply

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    Apply online and upload your documents

    Submit your application using the university’s online application form. After submitting, you will receive access to the upload area for your application documents. Make sure your academic qualifications and evidence of relevant work experience are included in your upload package before you submit.

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    Document review by the programme leadership/admissions committee

    Your submitted documents will be reviewed by the programme leadership or the admissions committee. During this stage, the admissions team checks whether your qualifications meet the admission requirements for international applicants educated abroad. If additional clarifications are needed, the team contacts you as part of the admissions process.

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    Attend the feedback call and next steps

    The process includes a telephone feedback conversation as part of the admission procedure. If you are admitted, you will receive the contract documents and further information about the start of the programme. Review the contract carefully after you receive it.

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    ❓ Frequently Asked Questions