Pflegemanagement
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Pflegemanagement (B.A.) is an online bachelor programme (Fernstudium) focused on leadership and management in the care sector, combining business and management fundamentals with practical health-care and nursing topics. The programme includes specialised learning options and a thesis within a total of 180 credits.
Students develop skills to take responsibility in care organisations, including management tasks and quality-focused decision-making, while also covering topics such as care research, care education, and health and prevention-related themes. The study start is stated as possible at any time, and the programme is described as having no admission restriction (kein NC).
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Einführung in das Studium und wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (6 Credits)
- Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre (6 Credits)
- Kommunikation im Gesundheitswesen (10 Credits)
- Personal, Führung und Organisation (8 Credits)
- Medizinische Aspekte der Pflege (10 Credits)
- Pflegewissenschaft (6 Credits)
- Recht im Gesundheitswesen (6 Credits)
- Sozialpolitik und Recht (Social policy and law) (8 Credits)
- Versorgungsmanagement (6 Credits)
- Pflegemanagement & Praxisprojekt (8 Credits)
- Case Management (6 Credits)
- Pflegecontrolling (6 Credits)
- Digitale Pflegetechnologien (6 Credits)
- Four specialisations to choose from, including Stationäre Akutversorgung (6 Credits), Stationäre Langzeitpflege (6 Credits), Ambulante Pflege (6 Credits), Pflegeforschung (6 Credits), Pflegepädagogik (6 Credits), and others (each 6 Credits)
- Bachelor-Thesis (12 Credits)
- Spezialisierung im Pflegemanagement: Wahl 4 aus 11 (each specialisation module shown with 6 Credits in the official credits overview PDF)
Curriculum
Bachelor of Arts Pflegemanagement (180 Credits). Curriculum table based on the official Euro-FH module and credits overview.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS / CP | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Führungs- und Managementkompetenzen | Einführung in das Studium und wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 6 | 45 |
| Projekt- und Change Management | 6 | |||
| Personal, Führung und Organisation | 8 | |||
| Kommunikation im Gesundheitswesen | 10 | |||
| Herausforderungen der Wirtschaftspolitik | 6 | |||
| Einführung in das Studium und wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (second block / repeating credit slot in overview table) | 6 | |||
| Projekt- und Change Management (second block / repeating credit slot in overview table) | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Führungs- und Managementkompetenzen | Kommunikation im Gesundheitswesen | 10 | 50 |
| Personal, Führung und Organisation | 8 | |||
| Herausforderungen der Wirtschaftspolitik | 6 | |||
| Controlling und Finance | 8 | |||
| Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 6 | |||
| Grundlagen der Rechnungslegung | 6 | |||
| Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre (second block / repeating credit slot in overview table) | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Pflege, Recht, Management und Praxisprojekt (core modules) | Medizinische Aspekte der Pflege | 10 | 48 |
| Pflegewissenschaft | 6 | |||
| Pflege & Gesundheit elective core (Kultursensible Pflege) | 6 | |||
| Ethik und Palliative Care | 6 | |||
| Gesundheitssoziologie | 6 | |||
| Recht im Gesundheitswesen | 6 | |||
| Sozialrecht und Recht in der Pflege | 8 | |||
| Semester 4 | Pflegemanagement & Praxisprojekt and Spezialisierung plus Bachelor thesis | Healthmarketing | 8 | 52 |
| Case Management | 6 | |||
| Qualitätsmanagement in der Pflege | 6 | |||
| Versorgungsmanagement | 6 | |||
| Praxisprojekt Pflegemanagement | 8 | |||
| Recht im Gesundheitswesen (core slot / reallocation in overview table) | 6 | |||
| Bachelor-Thesis | 12 | |||
| Total | Total programme credits from the official module & credits overview (all listed modules sum to 180 Credits) | 180 Credits | ||
Career outcomes
- You build management expertise for healthcare settings through a Bachelor in Pflegemanagement that prepares you to take on leadership responsibilities in nursing management roles.
- You gain practical, job-relevant skills by completing a Pflegemanagement & Praxisprojekt and applying what you study to real workplace contexts.
- You can pursue roles such as Einrichtungsleitung or positions in management and business leadership in hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient care services, including responsibilities in staffing, processes, and quality.
- You develop strengths in planning and controlling healthcare operations through modules like Pflegecontrolling and Controlling and Finance.
- You strengthen your capability to lead change and projects in healthcare organisations using topics such as Projekt- und Change Management.
- You can position yourself for project management and consulting-type work in healthcare-related organisations by gaining both management know-how and field-specific knowledge.
Employability rate
Graduates of nursing management and related healthcare management disciplines in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady demand for qualified professionals in hospitals, nursing homes, and outpatient care.
Together, these figures point to generally stable career prospects, especially for graduates who can combine care-related experience with management and planning skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Higher secondary / A-Level | Euro-FH states that admission is possible with and without Abitur and that there is no NC for this programme, so applicants with a recognised school-leaving qualification may be eligible under the university’s admissions assessment. |
| Bachelor's degree | This degree is a Bachelor (B.A.) programme; for international applicants the key requirement is meeting Euro-FH’s stated admission eligibility for Pflegemanagement (including eligibility with and without Abitur as published by the university). |
Language requirements
Pflegemanagement is offered as a Fernstudium (distance learning). For language requirements for international applicants, you should follow the programme’s admission instructions on the Euro-FH application pages and the language-of-instruction requirement stated for this degree.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 0 / per year | The program page states you can study from 225 € per month, but it does not publish a complete official annual tuition amount in the publicly visible content on this page. |
| Semester fee | EUR 0 / per semester |
Proof of financial resources
To prove you can fund your studies in Germany, international applicants typically use one of the official proof methods described for German student visa and residence permit processes, including a blocked account (Sperrkonto). The required amount depends on the purpose and duration of your stay and is assessed as part of your visa/residence application.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources via a blocked account (Sperrkonto), as described in Germany’s visa guidance
- Other accepted forms of proof may include proof of parental income, a bank guarantee, or evidence of a recognised scholarship (where applicable)
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 01, 2026 |
| Application deadline (final submit) | July 15, 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
Check admission eligibility for international applicants
Review Euro-FH’s programme-specific admission information for Pflegemanagement, including the fact that there is no NC and admission is possible with and without Abitur. Confirm that your school-leaving qualification or prior pathway is accepted under Euro-FH’s rules for international/foreign applicants. If anything is unclear, use the university’s published study support/contact options before submitting.
Prepare your application documents
Collect your passport and your academic records from outside Germany that support your eligibility. Prepare translated and certified versions only if required by Euro-FH’s application instructions for this programme. Keep your language documents ready as the university may request evidence of the language of instruction for distance study requirements.
Apply through Euro-FH’s official online application flow
Submit your application during the relevant period shown on the university’s admissions section for this degree. Upload all required documents through the official application process and ensure every file is complete before final submission. After submission, monitor any follow-up requests from the university to avoid delays.