Politikwissenschaft & Management
Euro-FH – Europäische Fernhochschule Hamburg · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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For a successful future, the balanced interplay between politics and business is essential. At Euro-FH you build an integrated perspective so you can connect political and economic topics and use them for practical decision-making.
The Master Politikwissenschaft & Management (M.A.) is a scientifically grounded yet practice-oriented program that strengthens leadership and management competencies for roles at the interface of politics and business.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Politikwissenschaft: Ideen, Methoden und Modelle der Politikwissenschaft
- Politikwissenschaft: Politikfeldanalyse
- Politikwissenschaft: Regierungssysteme im Vergleich
- Politikwissenschaft: Politikgestaltung und Politikmanagement
- Wirtschaftswissenschaft: Einführung in das Management
- Wirtschaftswissenschaft: Volkswirtschaftslehre und Internationale Wirtschaft
- Schlüsselqualifikationen für Politik und Wirtschaft: Medienmanagement und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit
- Führung in Wirtschaft und Politik: Projektmanagement für Führungskräfte
- Führung in Wirtschaft und Politik: Globalisierung und Governance
- Führung in Wirtschaft und Politik: KI als Gamechanger
- Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen und Politik: Wirtschaftsbeziehungen im Kontext der Internationalen Politik
- Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen und Politik: Wirtschaftliche Interessen und Europapolitik
- Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen und Politik: Intercultural Negotiation
- Wirtschaftswissenschaft: Nachhaltiges Wirtschaften und Ressourcenmanagement
- Schlüsselqualifikationen für Politik und Wirtschaft: Kommunikations- und Verhandlungstechniken
- Optionales Zusatzmodul: Internationales Seminar
- Master-Thesis
Curriculum
120 ECTS Master (M.A.) Politikwissenschaft und Management. Semester structure reflects the programme's published module-and-credits overview.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Compulsory modules | Politikwissenschaft: Ideen, Methoden und Modelle der Politikwissenschaft | 6 | 45 |
| Politikwissenschaft: Politikfeldanalyse | 6 | |||
| Politikwissenschaft: Regierungssysteme im Vergleich | 8 | |||
| Politikwissenschaft: Politikgestaltung und Politikmanagement | 8 | |||
| Wirtschaftswissenschaft: Einführung in das Management | 6 | |||
| Wirtschaftswissenschaft: Volkswirtschaftslehre und Internationale Wirtschaft | 6 | |||
| Schlüsselqualifikationen für Politik und Wirtschaft: Medienmanagement und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | Compulsory modules | Führung in Wirtschaft und Politik: Projektmanagement für Führungskräfte | 8 | 58 |
| Führung in Wirtschaft und Politik: Globalisierung und Governance | 6 | |||
| Führung in Wirtschaft und Politik: KI als Gamechanger | 6 | |||
| Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen und Politik: Wirtschaftsbeziehungen im Kontext der Internationalen Politik | 6 | |||
| Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen und Politik: Wirtschaftliche Interessen und Europapolitik | 6 | |||
| Internationale Wirtschaftsbeziehungen und Politik: Intercultural Negotiation | 8 | |||
| Wirtschaftswissenschaft: Nachhaltiges Wirtschaften und Ressourcenmanagement | 6 | |||
| Schlüsselqualifikationen für Politik und Wirtschaft: Kommunikations- und Verhandlungstechniken | 6 | |||
| Schlüsselqualifikationen für Politik und Wirtschaft: Politische Psychologie | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | Compulsory thesis preparation and optional module | Optionales Zusatzmodul: Internationales Seminar | 6 | 6 |
| Semester 4 | Master thesis | Master-Thesis | 16 | 16 |
| Total | All compulsory modules, optional additional module, and Master thesis | 120 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You position yourself for leadership roles that sit at the interface of politics and business, including positions in political institutions and ministries as well as senior reference roles.
- You gain practical management skills for decision-making and project delivery, building a profile employers look for in policy-linked business environments.
- You develop communication and negotiation competences that are directly relevant to stakeholder management, public relations, and lobbying-related work.
- You build an applied understanding of globalization, governance, and international economic relationships, supporting career paths in international management and external affairs.
- You strengthen your EU-focused practical capabilities through program learning designed around real political and management contexts, helping you translate theory into action.
- You become qualified for advisory and consulting functions in policy advice, consulting firms, political foundations, and related research-oriented organizations.
Employability rate
Graduates of politics and management-related master programs in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 85% and an unemployment rate of about 15%, reflecting steady demand for policy-aware management and communication specialists.
Together, these figures indicate a stable career outlook, especially for profiles combining political knowledge with practical management and negotiation skills.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| First degree (foreign qualification) | International applicants must have completed a first university degree equivalent to 180 ECTS, as required in the programme’s admission checklist. The university also requires evidence of the qualification and its grading transcript as part of the application package. |
| English proficiency (B2 level) | For the master’s admission checklist, the programme requires proof/confirmation of English knowledge at level B2 for applicants applying to Politikwissenschaft und Management. |
| Professional experience (international applicants educated abroad included) | The admission checklist requires documented professional practice of at least one year after the first degree in a politics or business-related environment. If applicants have not completed the full one-year experience or it is not in a politics/business-related environment, a motivation letter is required. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Social Sciences / Political Science and related Management background | Direct match | Politikwissenschaft und Management focuses on political science combined with management and economics modules, so prior education in political science or closely related social sciences and management/economics preparation can align well with the programme structure. |
Language requirements
For admission to the Master’s programme Politikwissenschaft und Management, international applicants must provide proof of English proficiency. The required level is documented in the university’s admission checklist for this specific master.
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
Other accepted proofs
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 337 / per month | Euro-FH pricing example (Master with 120 Credits): "Standard – entspannt studieren" Monatsrate 337,– €; total differs by study model. |
| Tuition | EUR 426 / per month | Euro-FH pricing example (Master with 120 Credits): "Sprint – zügig zum Ziel" Monatsrate 426,– €; total differs by study model. |
| Prüfungsgebühr | EUR 180 / one time | Euro-FH pricing example shows an additional one-time "Prüfungsgebühr" of 180,– € for Master programs. |
Proof of financial resources
Germany requires international students to show that they can financially support themselves during their studies. Check the German student visa and residence permit guidance for the exact amount and acceptable proof format.
- Proof of financial resources according to Germany’s student visa requirements (amount and accepted evidence as published by the relevant German immigration/visa authority).
- If requested, evidence that tuition and living costs can be covered for the intended study period.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer 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 | N/A | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | October - Winter intake | April - Summer 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 | October - Winter intake | April - Summer 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
Review eligibility for international applicants
Check that you meet the master’s key admission requirements: a completed first degree equivalent to 180 ECTS, English proficiency at the required level, and at least one year of qualifying professional practice in a politics or business-related environment. If you do not meet the professional practice condition, plan to include a motivation letter as requested by the admissions checklist. If you completed previous study modules and want credits, prepare to submit the separate recognition request alongside your application.
Prepare your application documents
Collect the required documents listed in the programme’s master application checklist, including certified copies of your first degree certificate and transcript, a CV, and the required photo format. Prepare proof of your English proficiency confirmation and your professional practice documentation. If your professional experience does not fully meet the checklist conditions, prepare a motivation letter that addresses your study motives and relevant background.
Submit the application to Euro-FH
Submit your application within the university’s published intake period using Euro-FH’s application process for master’s programmes. Ensure that you upload or provide all required documents exactly as requested in the checklist. After submission, monitor your inbox for any follow-up requests related to incomplete documents or additional verification.
Respond to any university requests and complete enrolment steps
If the university requests missing documents or additional clarifications, submit them within the timelines indicated during the admissions process. If you are seeking credit recognition for previous achievements, follow the recognition process described in the programme’s documents. After admission, complete any remaining enrolment steps required by the university before the start of study.