Krisenmanagement im Bevölkerungsschutz (B.A.)
DIPLOMA Hochschule Hamburg · Bad Sooden-Allendorf, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Bachelor of Arts programme Krisenmanagement im Bevölkerungsschutz focuses on preparing you for crisis and catastrophe situations by combining topics such as risk analysis, emergency and disaster planning, and crisis communication.
It is structured as an online study with live online seminars, and the programme begins in April and October (with the possibility to start at other times after an individual examination).
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Gefahrenabwehr, CBRN-Sicherheit und Einsatzkonzepte
- Rechtliche Grundlagen in Krisen- und Katastrophensituationen
- Befugnisse und gesetzliche Anforderungen im Bevölkerungsschutz
- Risikobewertung nach BBK-Methode und Gefährdungsanalysen
- Einsatz- und Krisenkommunikation, einschließlich Social Media
- Konfliktmanagement und interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit
- Notfall- und Krisenpsychologie, Psychotraumatologie
- PSNV in Stäben und besonderen Einsatzlagen
- Betriebswirtschaft im Gesundheits- und Krisenwesen
- Kostenrechnung, Ressourcen- und Bedarfsplanung
- Logistik und Versorgung im Krisenfall
- Szenarienplanung und Qualitäts- und Risikomanagement
- Projektarbeit, wissenschaftliches Arbeiten und Präsentation
- Applied decision-making for complex crisis and disaster scenarios
- Preparation of measures for crisis management and coordination tasks
Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts in Krisenmanagement im Bevölkerungsschutz (B.A.) is organised across seven semesters (part-time study). The curriculum includes 17 modules, with 2 modules (M1 and M2) as credit-allocation modules for selected prior training, plus a practice phase (M16) and the bachelor thesis module (M17).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Anrechnungsmodule and core modules | M1 ANRECHNUNG Lehrgang Rettungssanitäter – Theorie | ||
| M2 ANRECHNUNG Lehrgang Rettungssanitäter – Praxis | ||||
| M3 Rettungsdienstliche Maßnahmen zur Gefahrenabwehr (Anrechnung möglich) | ||||
| Semester 2 | Core modules and research foundations | M4 Rechtliche Grundlagen für Krisenmanagement (Anrechnung möglich) | ||
| M5 Kommunikation, Interaktion und Beratung im Einsatzfeld (Anrechnung möglich) | ||||
| M6 Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | ||||
| Semester 3 | Crisis communication and strategic population protection | M7 Crisis Communication Management | ||
| M8 Krisenmanagement und Strategischer Bevölkerungsschutz | ||||
| Semester 4 | Advanced crisis communication and field leadership & psychology | M7 Fortsetzung: Crisis Communication Management | ||
| M9 Einsatztaktik und -führung | ||||
| M10 Psychosoziale Aspekte des Notfall- und Krisenmanagements | ||||
| Semester 5 | Risk analysis and continuation of psychosocial module | M10 Fortsetzung: Psychosoziale Aspekte des Notfall- und Krisenmanagements | ||
| M11 Risikoanalysen für Bund und Länder nach BBK-Methode | ||||
| M12 Betriebswirtschaftslehre im Krisenmanagement | ||||
| Semester 6 | Business continuation, staff work, and start of resilience/logistics | M12 Fortsetzung: Betriebswirtschaftslehre im Krisenmanagement | ||
| M13 Stabsarbeit in Bevölkerungsschutzlagen | ||||
| M16 ANRECHNUNG Praxisphase Teil 1 (9 CP) | ||||
| M14 Resilienz und Beschaffungslogistik in der Gefahrenabwehr | ||||
| Semester 7 | Specialised electives, practice phase continuation, and bachelor thesis | M14 Fortsetzung: Resilienz und Beschaffungslogistik in der Gefahrenabwehr | ||
| M15a Public Relations – Zielgruppengerechte Krisenkommunikation | ||||
| M15b Public Health | ||||
| M16 ANRECHNUNG Praxisphase Teil 2 (9 CP) | ||||
| M17 Bachelor-Thesis und Kolloquium | ||||
| Total | All modules in the B.A. programme including practice phase and bachelor thesis module | |||
Career outcomes
- You gain job-relevant knowledge for roles in crisis and disaster management with a strong focus on threat analysis, legal frameworks, and operational concepts.
- The program builds practical capabilities for staff work (Stabsarbeit), crisis communications, and interdisciplinary coordination that employers need in complex incidents.
- You develop decision-making skills for risk-based crisis planning using the BBK risk assessment approach and scenario planning.
- You graduate with competence in crisis-related psychology and PSNV in command structures, supporting responsibilities where human factors matter.
- You strengthen your profile with economics, resource planning, cost accounting, and logistics for crisis operations—skills used in public safety organizations and partner agencies.
- The qualification is designed for responsibilities in population protection and disaster management fields, helping you progress toward specialist and leadership tasks.
Employability rate
Graduates of crisis management and population protection studies in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand for qualified personnel in public safety and crisis-related organizations.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable outlook with reliable opportunities where structured crisis, legal, communication, and risk-management skills are required.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher education entrance qualification or equivalent | International applicants must meet one of the listed higher education entrance routes: general higher education entrance qualification, subject-restricted higher education entrance qualification, university of applied sciences entrance qualification, a master craftsman examination, or comparable qualifications from recognised professional advancement training and professional qualifications as required by the relevant Hessian regulation. The programme also states that for foreign qualifications, equivalence must be checked for admission. |
| Vocational path (with minimum grade and required training) | An option is a lower secondary school-leaving certificate (for example Realschule) combined with a qualified vocational qualification (grade 2.5 or better) from at least a 3-year recognised vocational training programme, as described in the university’s access requirements. The programme states that these access routes are part of the admissions conditions for the bachelor degree. |
| Assessment of foreign education credentials (equivalence check) | For applicants with foreign educational qualifications, the programme states that equivalence with German qualifications is checked for admission. It further states that foreign educational certificates are evaluated by the Hessian Ministry for Science and Art, and if the assessment is positive, applicants receive a higher education entrance qualification for all German universities. |
Language requirements
The study programme is taught mainly in German. For admission, international applicants with foreign qualifications are expected to have basic German language knowledge that enables them to study. The programme also requires that your foreign educational documents are assessed as equivalent, which can lead to a university entrance qualification if approved.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 147 / per month | Study fees for the part-time distance study start from 147 EUR/month (Ratenmodell III for Rettungssanitäter:innen). The exact amount depends on your entry and chosen instalment model. |
| Examination fee | EUR 695 / one time | In addition, an examination fee of 695 EUR is charged once (noted as zzgl. einmalig 695 € Prüfungsgebühr). |
Proof of financial resources
For Germany student visas, international applicants typically need to show sufficient funds for living costs and study-related expenses. Your next step is to follow the official requirements for your visa/permit pathway and submit the financial proof documents requested by the German authorities.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | April 01, 2026 | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | April - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your admission eligibility proof (international qualifications check)
Review the listed admission routes and choose the one that matches your education (school-leaving qualification, vocational route, or higher education entrance qualification equivalent). For foreign qualifications, the programme states that equivalence is checked for admission, and foreign certificates are evaluated by the Hessian Ministry for Science and Art. If your documents do not meet the listed requirements, the programme mentions that you may be able to participate initially as a visiting student if you have admission to the higher education entrance qualification exam.
Apply online and submit your documents
The programme states that you can apply at any time and complete an online registration/application form. Upload the documents that prove your eligibility for admission and ensure they are suitable for the university’s equivalence assessment process. After submission, your study start will be scheduled based on your individual assessment and the intake dates offered by the programme.
Plan your study start (April or October) and follow admission guidance
The programme states that it starts annually on 1 April (summer intake) and 1 October (winter intake). It also states that, after individual review, the start can be possible at other times. If you have relevant prior qualifications in rescue/medical services, the programme notes that credits/an accounting can allow you to enter in later semesters, depending on an individual case review.