Managing Diversity
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Euro-FH Master program Managing Diversity (M.A.) is designed to help you build a deep understanding of diversity and intersectionality and apply diversity management concepts in organizations. You learn how to recognize discrimination, resolve conflicts, and actively promote equal opportunities and inclusion through a mix of theory and practice.
During the program, you develop practical and leadership skills for strategic diversity management and can deepen your knowledge through specialization choices. The program awards a Master of Arts (M.A.) with 120 credits and is offered as flexible distance learning.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Diversität und Diversitätskonzepte: Grundlagen und Konzepte im Diversity Management
- Diversität und Intersektionalität sowie Diversität in Recht, Politik und Gesellschaft
- Quantitative und qualitative Forschungsmethoden sowie Forschung zu Diversität in Organisationen
- Projektmanagement für Führungskräfte sowie Change Management
- Evaluation und Evaluationsforschung sowie Diversity Management in der Praxis
- Wahlmodule (2 aus 7) aus den Spezialisierungen wie z. B. Race, Class, Gender; HR Strategy; Intercultural Management Practice; Diversity Communication
- Praxisprojekt Managing Diversity zur Anwendung des Diversity-Managements
- Soft skills Wahlmodule wie Kommunikations- und Verhandlungstechniken oder Gesprächsführung und reflexives Handeln
- Master-Thesis
Curriculum
120 ECTS Master (M.A.) with compulsory modules, elective specialisation modules (choose 2 of 7), and thesis.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory core modules and selected foundations | Diversität und Diversitätskonzepte | 6 | 38 |
| Grundlagen und Konzepte im Diversity Management | 6 | |||
| Diversität in Recht, Politik und Gesellschaft | 6 | |||
| Diversitätsfragen erforschen: Quantitative und qualitative Forschungsmethoden | 8 | |||
| Forschung zu Diversität in Organisationen | 6 | |||
| Kommunikations- und Verhandlungstechniken (Softskills – Kompetenzen erweitern, Wahl 2 aus 4) | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory core modules and applied diversity management | Diversity Management in der Praxis | 6 | 45 |
| Diversitätsdimensionen und Diskriminierung: Race, Class, Gender | 6 | |||
| Diversitätssensible Medien- und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit: Diversity Communication | 6 | |||
| Change Management | 8 | |||
| Evaluation und Evaluationsforschung | 6 | |||
| Projektmanagement für Führungskräfte | 8 | |||
| Gesprächsführung und reflexives Handeln (Softskills – Kompetenzen erweitern, Wahl 2 aus 4) | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Specialisation focus (choose 2 of 7) plus continuing core modules | Den Fokus schärfen (Wahl 2 aus 7): Nachhaltige Unternehmens- und Arbeitsgestaltung: Sustainable Visions | 6 | 36 |
| Den Fokus schärfen (Wahl 2 aus 7): Strategisches Human Resource Management: HR Strategy | 6 | |||
| Den Fokus schärfen (Wahl 2 aus 7): Diversität in Bildung und Teilhabe: Interkulturelles Lehren und Lernen | 6 | |||
| Intercultural Communications and Practices: Intercultural Communication | 6 | |||
| Strategisches Human Resource Management: Leadership und Performance Management | 6 | |||
| Praxisprojekt Managing Diversity | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | Finalisation | Master-Thesis | 16 | 16 |
| Total | Compulsory core modules, elective specialisation modules (choose 2 of 7), Praxisprojekt Managing Diversity, and Master-Thesis | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready expertise in Diversity Management, Human Resource Management, and Organisationsentwicklung by applying diversity strategies directly to real organisational contexts.
- You qualify for responsibility in diversity-focused roles and leadership tasks such as Diversity Management, HR strategy, and change-related initiatives within companies and organisations.
- You strengthen your career profile with both research methods (quantitative and qualitative) and evaluation skills, helping you design and assess diversity measures professionally.
- You develop practical project-management and change-management competencies, which support progression into coordination and supervisory roles in diversity and inclusion work.
- You gain a specialised toolkit for diversity-sensitive communication and intercultural practices, which is valuable for working in multicultural teams and international organisations in Germany.
Employability rate
For graduates of diversity- and HR-related master studies in Germany, employability is commonly around 80% and unemployment around 20%, reflecting continued demand for diversity, inclusion, and HR specialists in companies and public or non-profit organisations.
Overall, these figures indicate a stable outlook when you combine your master qualification with relevant work experience and practical project work.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants need a completed first academic degree (outside Germany) and must meet one of Euro-FH’s published entrance routes for Master admission, including credit requirements and relevant work experience. |
| Higher secondary / A-Level | Not applicable for this Master program. Applicants must hold a completed first academic degree (Master admission depends on credits and work experience). |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The Master admission criteria focus on business-related first degrees and relevant professional experience; applicants without a business focus may need to provide a motivation explaining study motives, goals, and relevant background. |
Language requirements
The Managing Diversity (M.A.) program is taught in English. International applicants must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency for studying and writing academic texts in English.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
Proof of financial resources
International applicants typically need to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover living costs in Germany when applying for a student visa/residence permit. The exact blocked account or financial requirement is set by the German authorities for visa processing, so you should follow the latest requirements published by official immigration guidance.
- Blocked account (Sperrkonto) or another officially accepted proof of funds amount, as required for the German student visa/residence permit
- Proof of available funds documents and format as required by the German immigration/visa authority handling your application
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | January 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | December 31, 2026 |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | October 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
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
Confirm eligibility for international Master admission
Check the published entrance options for Master’s admission for applicants with foreign qualifications. Euro-FH requires a completed first academic degree plus relevant work experience under one of its published credit-based routes. If your first degree focus is not business-related, review whether you must submit a motivation explaining your study motives and objectives for this program. Start early so you can gather and translate/prepare documents before submission.
Submit your application online
Complete the online application using Euro-FH’s application instructions for Master’s programs. Upload the required application documents for your identity and your first degree (including graduation proof and academic record documents). Prepare a motivation letter if your degree focus is not primarily business-related or if your route requires additional justification. Submit within the published admissions window for your intended start.
Complete any English assessment steps and/or entrance assessment (if applicable)
Review the program’s published Master admission section for English proficiency and any assessment steps. Euro-FH states that English proficiency for Master admission is evaluated and can be provided via an approved test format or via a free phone interview organized by the university. If your specific entrance route requires an entrance assessment or additional proof, follow the instructions provided after your application is reviewed. Keep copies of all submitted documents and assessment confirmations.
Prepare for enrollment and study start
After admission, complete enrollment actions as instructed by Euro-FH. Ensure you have your final degree documents and any required supporting records ready for enrollment verification. Plan your study start based on the intake timing shown by Euro-FH and DAAD listing information for this program. Arrange your Germany relocation and visa/residence steps in parallel based on official immigration requirements.