Leadership and Management in the Situation Center, B.Sc. (Part-time)
Charakter Fresenius Hochschule · Idstein, Germany
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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In our part-time bachelor programme Führung und Management im Lagezentrum (B.Sc.), you develop practical skills in communication and crisis management, IT-supported decision-making processes, and personnel leadership so you can professionally manage complex situations in national and international contexts.
The degree combines theory-based leadership and crisis management concepts with practice-oriented exercises, simulations and case analyses, and inter-organisational collaboration, with a focus on situation centre operations (EOC/Situation Centre) in multinational cooperation.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Introduction to the bachelor program through Präsentation (5 CP), Wissenschaftliche Hausarbeit (5 CP), and Klausur-based fundamentals of risk and security management (5 CP).
- Build core foundations in location center management and organization (Mündliche Prüfung, 5 CP) and in disaster protection, population protection, and civil protection including ZMZ (Klausur, 5 CP).
- Develop leadership fundamentals with Interpersonelle Grundlagen von Führung (A) (Mündliche Prüfung, 5 CP) and strengthen data management, decision-making, ethics, and legal/societal responsibility topics through multiple CP-bearing coursework.
- Strengthen analytical and decision capabilities with Strategische Datenanalyse & Modellierung (Wissenschaftliche Hausarbeit, 5 CP), Decision-making im Kontext des Zivilschutzes (Mündliche Prüfung, 5 CP), and Wissenschaftliche Methodik (Wissenschaftliche Hausarbeit, 5 CP).
- Advance tactical leadership methods via Changemanagement (Klausur, 5 CP) and Taktische Führungsmethodik (B) (Mündliche Prüfung, 5 CP).
- Expand safety and security operations knowledge including Lagebildfähigkeit Innere Sicherheit (Wissenschaftliche Hausarbeit, 5 CP), Lagebildfähigkeit Äußere Sicherheit (Mündliche Prüfung, 5 CP), Gefahrenabwehr aus polizeilicher & nicht-polizeilicher Sicht (Wissenschaftliche Hausarbeit, 5 CP), and OSINT I & Data Science (Klausur, 5 CP).
- Develop technology and security competencies covering IT-, Cybersicherheit und Spionageabwehr (Projektarbeit, 5 CP) and Security & risk management at major events (Präsentation, 5 CP).
- Choose a Pflicht/Wahlpflicht track in the elective area in Semester 7 (Wahlpflichtbereich) with specialisation options.
- Select electives: Public Health (Epidemiologie) and Risk Management (10 CP) or Angewandte Pädagogik im Krisen- und Notfallmanagement (div.).
- Continue developing project, communication, and operational management skills through CP-bearing modules such as Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit (Portfolio, 5 CP) and Pädagogik, Methode & Didaktik (Portfolio, 5 CP) as they appear in the curriculum plan.
- Complete advanced modules and preparation for final assessment, including Forschungskolloquium (Exposé, 5 CP).
- Write the Abschlussprüfung with Abschlussarbeit plus Kolloquium (15 CP).
- Finish the total program with the Abschlussprüfung as the program completion requirement.
Curriculum
Bachelorstudiengang Führung und Management im Lagezentrum (B.Sc.) mit insgesamt 180 CP; Studienverlaufsplan über 7 Semester mit Abschlussprüfung.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Einführung und Grundlagen (Semester 1) | Einführung in das Studium | 5 | 25 |
| Grundlagen des wissenschaftlichen Arbeitens | 5 | |||
| Grundlagen des Risiko- & Sicherheitsmanagements | 5 | |||
| Lagezentrumsmanagement und Organisation | 5 | |||
| Einführung in den Katastrophen-, Bevölkerungs- & Zivilschutz inkl. ZMZ | 5 | |||
| Semester 2 | Führung, Datenmanagement, Entscheidungsprozesse (Semester 2) | Interpersonelle Grundlagen von Führung (A) | 5 | 25 |
| Datenmanagement und Datenschutz | 5 | |||
| Kooperation, Resilienz & Führung in Krisensituationen | 5 | |||
| Strategische Datenanalyse & Modellierung | 5 | |||
| Decision-making im Kontext des Zivilschutzes | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Wissenschaftliche Methodik und Change/Methoden (Semester 3) | Wissenschaftliche Methodik | 5 | 25 |
| Changemanagement | 5 | |||
| Taktische Führungsmethodik (B) | 5 | |||
| Ethik und gesellschaftliche Verantwortung im Lagezentrum | 5 | |||
| Lagebildfähigkeit Innere Sicherheit | 5 | |||
| Semester 4 | Sicherheitslagen, Informations- und Koordinationskompetenzen (Semester 4) | Lagebildfähigkeit Äußere Sicherheit | 5 | 30 |
| Gefahrenabwehr aus polizeilicher & nicht-polizeilicher Sicht | 5 | |||
| OSINT I & Data Science | 5 | |||
| Fachhelfer im Stabsdienst | 5 | |||
| Führung & Kommunikationsmittel im Lagezentrum | 5 | |||
| IT-, Cybersicherheit und Spionageabwehr | 5 | |||
| Semester 5 | Öffentlichkeit, Didaktik und operatives/strategisches Handeln (Semester 5) | Sicherheits- & Risikomanagement bei Großveranstaltungen | 5 | 25 |
| Presse- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit | 5 | |||
| Pädagogik, Methode & Didaktik | 5 | |||
| Operativer und strategischer Lagedienst in Führungsverantwortung | 5 | |||
| Praxisprojekt Öffentlichkeitsarbeit | 5 | |||
| Semester 6 | Recht, Human Performance und Informationsmanagement (Semester 6) | Besondere Rechtsaspekte im Katastrophen- und Zivilschutz | 5 | 25 |
| Human Performance und psychologische Führungsstrategien | 5 | |||
| Spionage- & Ermittlungs- & Drohnentechnik | 5 | |||
| Informationsmanagement & Konstellationsanalyse | 5 | |||
| Forschungskolloquium | 5 | |||
| Semester 7 | Wahlbereich, Abschlussprüfung (Semester 7) | Wahlbereich I: Public Health (Epidemiologie) and Risk Management | 10 | 25 |
| Wahlbereich II: Angewandte Pädagogik im Krisen- und Notfallmanagement | ||||
| Abschlussprüfung (Abschlussarbeit + Kolloquium) | 15 | |||
| Total | Gesamtstudium inklusive Wahlbereichen und Abschlussprüfung | 180 CP | ||
Career outcomes
- You learn to analyse real-time deployment scenarios and support well-founded decision-making under time-critical conditions, helping you step into higher-responsibility roles in control rooms and situation centers.
- You gain practical management competencies for teams and resources in high-stakes operations, so you are better prepared for leadership positions where communication, safety, and reliability matter.
- You strengthen strategic data analysis and modelling skills alongside security and risk management, which supports you in roles that combine operations with evidence-based planning.
- You build operational capability across legal and ethical frameworks, privacy, and public-safety communication, helping you fit into professional environments where compliance is essential.
- You develop modern OSINT and IT/cybersecurity perspectives, supporting career pathways where information and technology security are part of the daily mission.
Employability rate
This program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in safety-critical control room and situation center contexts, where employer demand is steady because these functions require qualified leadership and management.
Together, these factors indicate a reliable career outlook for graduates moving into operational management and leadership roles in Germany.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification | International applicants need a recognised higher education entrance qualification (Hochschulzugangsberechtigung) to be eligible for admission to this Bachelor’s degree. |
| Relevant work, volunteering, or training | In addition to the higher education entrance qualification, applicants must have an active or previous employment relationship or an active volunteering activity or current training in sectors relevant to the program, such as organisations with security-related tasks, operators of critical infrastructure, public administration, or sectors including political, economic, social, or health-related work. |
Language requirements
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The university states that the bachelor program has tuition/study fees and that fees vary by study program; the specific amount for this program is not published on the official page(s) found. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | Start checking eligibility before you apply; the university reviews fit with your relevant work/training/volunteering |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application and upload documents
Complete the university’s online application form and upload your required documents in the upload area. The university indicates that your CV is the most important first document, and the application is possible throughout the year while the programs start in winter semester. For part-time programs, the admissions process checks whether your education or first degree meets the criteria for this specific program.
Admissions review and feedback
Your documents are reviewed by the admissions and applicant management team and/or the admissions committee. The university states that after this review you typically receive feedback within a few days. Use this stage to ensure your uploads are complete and easy to assess.
Admission decision, reservation, and enrolment documents
If you receive admission, the university reserves a study place for you for 14 days. You must return the signed study contract within this reservation period and upload the remaining documents needed for enrolment via the upload area. This completes the enrolment preparation step after the admission decision.