Sozialmanagement (M.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Germany
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Quick Overview
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Der Master-Studiengang Sozialmanagement (M.A.) richtet sich an alle, die berufsbegleitend studieren und sich gezielt auf leitende Aufgaben im sozialen Sektor vorbereiten möchten.
Im Studium schärfst du deine Fach- und Führungskompetenz in den Bereichen Organisationsentwicklung, Sozialmarketing und Finanzierung und entwickelst Strategien für die Sozialwirtschaft, um soziale Einrichtungen bedarfsorientiert und nachhaltig zu steuern.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build advanced competencies for leadership roles in the social sector.
- Develop skills in organisational development, social marketing, and financing topics.
- Learn to develop strategies for the social economy and to assess processes for economic efficiency.
- Apply management methods to steer social institutions in a needs-based and sustainable way.
- Focus on reviewing economic effectiveness of processes in social organisations.
- Strengthen capability to actively shape and manage digital transformation within the social sector.
- Complete the degree with a master thesis after completing coursework.
- Use the programme’s methods and leadership management learning to produce an academic thesis.
- The thesis supports your qualification for promotion and further academic development.
Career outcomes
- You prepare for Fach- und Führungsaufgaben in social organisations, in welfare providers, and in the public sector.
- You gain leadership-focused skills to design strategic processes and develop concepts for the social economy.
- You build competence in personal and resource management, which supports progression into supervisory and management roles.
- You learn to evaluate processes for economic efficiency, helping you contribute to sustainable, cost-aware steering in social organisations.
- You develop ability to actively shape digital transformation, supporting modern leadership in social-sector institutions.
- You graduate with a nationally and internationally recognised Master of Arts that enables you to aim for promotion pathways.
Employability rate
Graduates in social management and social-work leadership tracks in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting ongoing demand in public, non-profit, and welfare-sector organisations.
Together, these figures indicate a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities for qualified professionals who can lead and modernise social institutions.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree equivalent for international applicants | International applicants need a first higher education degree for admission to the Master’s program. The program specifies that you need at least 180 ECTS (best-case: in Social Work), and that related degrees or relevant background may be considered with a recommended preparation course. |
| Current professional activity | The program requires a current professional activity as part of admission requirements. If your degree is related but not directly in Social Work, FOM recommends the preparation course Sozialmanagement. |
Language requirements
For international applicants, the program is taught primarily in German in the Digital Live study format, so you must provide proof of sufficient German language skills according to the FOM admission requirements for Master’s programs.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 12300 / per program | Total tuition for the programme: 12,300 EUR, payable in 30 monthly instalments of 410 EUR. |
| Immatriculation fee | EUR 1590 / one time | One-time enrolment fee: 1,590 EUR, payable in 6 monthly instalments of 265 EUR within the first semester; for participants with an completed or ongoing study programme or recognised further education at an institute of the BCW group, it is reduced to half. |
| Prüfungsgebühr | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee: 500 EUR, due at the end of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
In addition to tuition and any semester-related contributions, international applicants must show they can cover living costs in Germany. Use the official German requirements for proof of funds and ensure your documents meet embassy/immigration rules.
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 | N/A | N/A |
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 |
🎓 Scholarship
| Provider | Scheme name | Coverage | Eligibility notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAAD | EPOS — Development-Related Postgraduate Courses | Tuition fees, monthly stipend, travel allowance, health insurance | DAAD EPOS supports development-related postgraduate study in Germany and provides scholarships for eligible participants from developing countries. This Master programme is a postgraduate degree at a German state or state-recognised university and can match the EPOS format when the university/course is listed as an EPOS selection for the current call. |
📝 How to Apply
Submit your online application
Apply through the university’s official online application process during the published intake window. Complete the required fields carefully and upload the required documents (especially your prior degree proof and academic records). If any document needs certification or translation, prepare these in the required form so your application can be fully reviewed by the deadline.
Confirm eligibility for Master admission
Check that your prior degree is equivalent and meets the stated ECTS requirement (minimum 180 ECTS, preferably Social Work) and that you meet the program’s professional activity requirement. If your degree is in a related field, review the recommendation for the preparation course Sozialmanagement and consider whether it fits your profile. Ask the FOM study advising team for guidance if you are unsure whether your qualifications align.
Complete any additional admission and enrollment steps
After submission, follow any instructions from the university regarding document review and any next steps for enrollment. Be prepared to provide additional supporting materials if requested by admissions. Ensure you meet any published deadlines for final document submissions and language proof if the university requests them for international applicants.