Personalmanagement (B.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Germany
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Quick Overview
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The Bachelor’s degree programme Personalmanagement (B.A.) at FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige is designed for people who want to study alongside work (or dual alongside training) and build targeted qualifications for strategic and operational HR roles.
You develop business foundations and specific HR expertise in areas such as employment law, personnel controlling, recruiting, personnel development and New Work, and you learn to analyse personnel strategies, shape organisational change and implement personnel management projects.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build business foundations and HR-focused knowledge through modules covering Arbeitsrecht, Personalcontrolling, Recruiting, and Personalentwicklung
- Begin applying concepts to practical HR tasks using case studies and projects (e.g., Employer Branding and Change Management)
- Develop expertise in strategic and operative HR work, including analysis of personnel strategies and change processes in organizations
- Work on practice-oriented projects related to New Work, Employer Branding, and Change Management
- Integrate HR-management knowledge from earlier modules to complete program requirements at bachelor level
- Use project-based learning approaches to demonstrate competence in implementing HR-related initiatives in organizations
Curriculum
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Career outcomes
- You qualify for HR roles such as Recruiting, Personalentwicklung, and HR-Controlling with skills aligned to strategic and operational personnel work in organizations.
- You learn to analyze personnel strategies and design change processes, helping you become job-ready for Change Management and organizational development tasks.
- Your training combines business basics with specialized HR knowledge in areas like Arbeitsrecht and Personalcontrolling, supporting career pathways in HR departments.
- You gain practice-oriented experience through case studies and projects, so you graduate with project competence you can apply at work immediately.
- The degree is a Bachelor of Arts in Personalmanagement and provides a solid basis for your next career step and an onward Master’s degree.
Employability rate
Personalmanagement graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14%, reflecting steady hiring demand for qualified HR professionals across recruiting, development, and controlling.
Together, these figures point to a generally stable career outlook in HR, provided you build relevant work experience during or alongside your studies.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification (foreign qualification) or equivalent | You need either (Fach-)Abitur or a foreign qualification that is recognized as equivalent for university admission. The programme page also states you may study with (Fach-)Abitur, and for applicants without Abitur, admission is possible via vocational qualification plus experience. |
| Vocational qualification plus professional experience (alternative pathway) | If you do not have (Fach-)Abitur, admission is possible with an completed vocational qualification and at least three years of work experience afterwards. The programme page also states that admission is possible with an upskilling qualification such as Fachwirt or Meister. This alternative is stated as part of the programme entry possibilities. |
Language requirements
For this bachelor programme, the language of instruction is German. Applicants are expected to have sufficient German for studying the programme.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 15330 / total program | Total tuition fee: 15.330 Euro. Payable in 42 monthly installments of 365 Euro. In addition, a one-time examination fee of 500 Euro is due at the end of the programme. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee of 500 Euro due at the end of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
You will need to show you can cover your study costs and living expenses while in Germany. For your visa process, follow the official evidence requirements for non-EU applicants and prepare financial documentation in the format requested by the responsible authority.
- Proof of funds for living expenses as required for your German student visa application (as published by the responsible German authority/embassy guidance).
- Budget to cover programme tuition and any one-time fees shown on the university programme page.
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - 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 | September 01, 2026 | March 01, 2027 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | September - Winter intake | March - 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 | September - Winter intake | March - 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
Check eligibility for admission
Confirm that your foreign school-leaving qualification or equivalent is recognized for admission, or that you meet the alternative entry path through vocational qualification and required work experience. Review the programme language requirement (German) because this bachelor programme is taught in German. If you are unsure about the recognition of your prior qualification, contact FOM Studienberatung before submitting your application.
Submit your application online
Complete the FOM online application and provide the information requested about your prior education and any relevant professional experience. Upload or submit your required certified documents according to the application instructions. After submission, keep track of any follow-up requests from the university.
Prepare for onboarding and your semester start
Select whether you will start in the summer semester (March) or winter semester (September) based on the programme semester start information. Ensure you are ready for the German-taught study format from day one. If you plan your documents for visa purposes, start preparing early so that you can meet both university and visa timelines.