Managing Diversity – Kurzversion
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Gestalte eine inklusive Unternehmenskultur mit Zukunft! Der Master-Studiengang vermittelt, wie sich Vielfalt als gesellschaftliche Verantwortung und zugleich als strategischer Erfolgsfaktor begreifen lässt und wie Diversity Management in Organisationen praktisch umgesetzt wird.
Im Studium baust du praxisnahes Know-how auf, um Maßnahmen für mehr Vielfalt zu entwickeln und erfolgreich umzusetzen. Du lernst, Diskriminierung zu erkennen, mit Konflikten souverän umzugehen und Gleichberechtigung sowie Inklusion nachhaltig zu fördern.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- You start by building foundations in diversity and intersectionality, using practice-oriented examples to understand diversity management.
- You develop strategies to sustainably promote diversity and inclusion, including how to shape equal-opportunity corporate cultures.
- You learn the legal framework that matters in diversity contexts.
- You strengthen soft skills as a key success factor for effective diversity management.
- You apply the methods and tools from the programme to plan and implement diversity-related measures in real organisational settings.
- You deepen your knowledge through specialisation choices available in the full programme structure (the Kurzversion includes targeted specialisation options).
- You prepare for and complete programme assessments in a flexible remote-study format.
Curriculum
60 ECTS master short version with compulsory core modules plus programme-specific required practical project and master thesis components. Module order and the exact semester-by-semester plan are not fully published on the publicly accessible materials; the curriculum credits are taken from the official Euro-FH module and credits overview documents.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules and research methods | Diversität und Diversitätskonzepte | 6 | 26 |
| Diversität und Diversitätskonzepte | 6 | |||
| Quantitative und qualitative Forschungsmethoden | 8 | |||
| Forschung zu Diversität in Organisationen | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory diversity management application and soft skills | Projektmanagement für Führungskräfte | 8 | 28 |
| Evaluation und Evaluationsforschung | 6 | |||
| Change Management | 8 | |||
| Diversitätsmanagement in der Praxis | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Practice project and master thesis | Praxisprojekt Managing Diversity | 6 | 22 |
| Master-Thesis | 16 | |||
| Total | Compulsory modules, practice project Managing Diversity, and Master-Thesis for the short version. | 60 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You learn how companies operationalise diversity as both a social responsibility and a strategic success factor, helping you move into practical diversity management roles.
- You build job-relevant competence to recognise discrimination, handle conflicts confidently, and support equality and inclusion in organisational processes.
- You gain skills for strategic diversity management tasks, based on a practice-oriented methods mix designed for real implementation work.
- You complete a 60-credit Master of Arts focused on managing diversity, strengthening your profile for leadership and HR-related inclusion responsibilities.
- You study remotely with flexible exam planning, so you can keep career momentum while upskilling for diversity manager roles.
Employability rate
Managing Diversity Master graduates in Germany typically have an employability rate of around 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18%, reflecting steady demand but variation by sector and prior experience.
Together, these figures suggest a generally stable outlook for roles in diversity and inclusion where employers value practical implementation skills and professional background.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| First degree and relevant work experience | Admission to the Master Managing Diversity (Kurzversion) with 60 Credits requires a completed first degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience after your studies. The university assesses eligibility based on your submitted application documents. |
| Credit requirements and possible bridging course | For applicants with different totals of credits from their first degree, the university may require a bridging course at the Euro-FH (30 Credits). The exact path depends on the credit total shown by your first degree documents and your work experience. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business & Management | Direct match | The Euro-FH admission criteria for the Master program include a business-related focus in the first degree for the stated admission pathways. |
| Social Sciences | Relevant match | If your first degree and professional experience are relevant to diversity management, the admissions team may consider your application based on the submitted documents. |
Language requirements
The Euro-FH requires sufficient English proficiency for this Master program. For admission, applicants must demonstrate English proficiency at the required level and the program is taught in English.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
Other accepted proofs
Exam / assessment
| Component | Required? | Details |
|---|---|---|
| GMAT for suitability assessment | conditional | For the suitability assessment, a GMAT score with a minimum of 500 points is required. Alternatively, the suitability assessment and the language proof may be completed via a free telephone interview organised by the Euro-FH. |
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 453 / per month | The program page states you can study from 453 €/month. |
Proof of financial resources
For Germany, non-EU/international applicants generally must be able to cover living costs and study-related expenses during the stay. In addition to tuition, you should budget for the usual costs of living in Germany and keep documentation that supports your financial capacity when applying for your student residence permit.
- You should prepare evidence of sufficient funds for your stay in Germany as required by the German residence permit process.
- Keep documentation that shows how your study and living costs will be paid during the Master program.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | 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 | 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 | 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
Prepare your eligibility package
Check that you meet the Master Managing Diversity (Kurzversion) eligibility criteria, including having a completed first degree and at least 2 years of relevant work experience. Prepare your documents for the Euro-FH admissions assessment, including academic records and evidence of your work experience. If your credit total from the first degree requires it, plan for any bridging course requirements discussed in the admissions criteria.
Complete the online application and submit required documents
Submit your application through the Euro-FH admission process during the intake period shown by the university. Upload the documents requested for enrolment and admission checks, including your motivation letter and proof of your first degree and work experience. If you need the suitability assessment step, ensure you arrange the GMAT or the alternative telephone interview option as described by the university.
Language and suitability assessment (GMAT or telephone interview)
If your admission pathway requires the suitability assessment, provide the GMAT score with the minimum of 500 points. Alternatively, you can complete the suitability assessment and provide the English language proof through the free telephone interview organised by the Euro-FH. Follow the instructions from the admissions team to confirm the assessment route and timing.
Receive admission decision and enrol
After the Euro-FH reviews your application documents and assessments, you will receive the admission outcome. If admitted, follow the enrolment instructions provided by the university. Keep copies of all submitted documents for your records and for your subsequent visa/residence permit steps in Germany.