Pflegemanagement (B.A.)
Hamburger Fern-Hochschule · Hamburg, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Pflegemanagement (B.A.) at Hamburger Fern-Hochschule is a part-time-friendly distance learning bachelor programme designed for leadership and management roles in healthcare and nursing settings. The curriculum combines methodical, business and health-economics topics with profession-specific nursing content throughout the study phases.
The programme has a standard duration of 7 semesters plus a 10-week main internship, and awards 180 ECTS credits. You study via self-learning materials, online teaching, and optional or required presence events in HFH regional study centres.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten (including course methods for academic work)
- Grundlagen der Führung und des Managements
- Gesundheitsökonomie und Gesundheitssysteme
- Psychologie
- Pflegewissenschaftliche Grundlagen
- Empirische Methoden and Allgemeines Recht to support evidence-based and legal thinking
- Wahlpflichtmodule 1 and Wahlpflichtmodule 2 (Pflegerische Akutversorgung, Pflegerische Langzeitversorgung, Ambulante pflegerische Versorgung)
- Pflege im Prozess and Pflegewissenschaft und Transfer
- Personalführung, Qualitätsmanagement, and Nursing Leadership to strengthen leadership competence
- Projekt-based and management-oriented modules including Management von Projekten and Personalmanagement
- Hauptpraktikum (10 weeks)
- Bachelorarbeit
- Integration of scientific work methods from the program’s academic modules
- Applying management and care approaches to support patient and resident care quality
Curriculum
Pflegemanagement (B.A.) at Hamburger Fern-Hochschule: programme total 180 ECTS, organised across 7 semesters including main practical placement (18 ECTS) and bachelor thesis (12 ECTS).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | ECTS | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 5 modules | Wissenschaftliches Arbeiten | 6 | 30 |
| Grundlagen der Führung und des Managements | 6 | |||
| Management der eigenen Person | 6 | |||
| Management von Projekten | 6 | |||
| Personalführung | 6 | |||
| Semester 2 | 5 modules | Patienten- und Bewohnermanagement | 6 | 30 |
| Personalmanagement | 6 | |||
| Qualitätsmanagement | 6 | |||
| Nursing Leadership | 6 | |||
| Gesundheitsökonomie und Gesundheitssysteme | 6 | |||
| Semester 3 | 5 modules | Allgemeine Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 6 | 30 |
| Grundlagen Rechnungswesen | 6 | |||
| Psychologie | 6 | |||
| Arbeitsgestaltung in der Pflege | 6 | |||
| Gesundheit und Gesellschaft | 6 | |||
| Semester 4 | 5 modules | Empirische Methoden | 6 | 30 |
| Allgemeines Recht | 6 | |||
| Beratung, Anleitung, Schulung | 6 | |||
| Sozialrecht in der Pflege | 6 | |||
| Pflegefachliche Qualifikationen (Pflegewissenschaftliche Grundlagen) | 6 | |||
| Semester 5 | 5 modules | Pflege im Prozess | 6 | 36 |
| Pflegewissenschaft und Transfer | 6 | |||
| Herausforderung für die Pflege | 6 | |||
| Hauptpraktikum | 18 | |||
| Pflegemanagement (Praxis- und Reflexionsleistungen zum Hauptpraktikum) | 0 | |||
| Semester 6 | 2 modules | Weiterführende Praxis- und Studienleistungen (Begleitmodule zum Praktikum) | 30 | 30 |
| Bachelorarbeit-Vorbereitung und Studienabschlussleistungen | 0 | |||
| Semester 7 | 1 module | Bachelorarbeit | 12 | 12 |
| Total | Pflegemanagement programme (including study modules, main practical placement, and bachelor thesis) | 180 ECTS | ||
Career outcomes
- You prepare for leadership and management responsibilities in care settings through a bachelor program that combines nursing-relevant foundations with management and economics content.
- You become job-ready for roles in patient and resident management, including planning, guiding, and organizing staff deployment, based on the program’s focus areas.
- You gain applied strengths for process optimization and prevention and rehabilitation tasks, helping you move into improvement-oriented positions within healthcare organizations.
- You build concrete capability in quality management for hospitals, supporting areas such as patient and staff surveys, process management, and risk assessment.
- You strengthen your profile for governance and leadership pathways in long-term care and broader healthcare facilities, where management competence is increasingly needed.
- You earn a Bachelor of Arts qualification while studying as a Fernstudium, allowing you to connect learning with your ongoing professional practice and transition more smoothly into higher responsibility roles.
Employability rate
Pflegemanagement (B.A.) graduates in Germany typically see an employability rate of around 88% and an unemployment rate of about 12%, reflecting ongoing demand for qualified nursing management staff in care and healthcare organizations.
Together, these figures point to a stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in care facilities, hospitals, and healthcare service providers.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving qualification or university entrance qualification | International applicants: you need a (Fach-)Hochschulreife as your university entrance qualification for admission to the Bachelor programme Pflegemanagement. |
| International university entrance qualification and credential review | If your school-leaving qualification or previous qualification was completed outside Germany (and not in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland), you must contact the HFH study counselling for individual information and an assessment of your documents. |
| Required practical foundation (Grundpraktikum) | In addition to the general admission requirements, you must provide evidence of practical foundation knowledge (Grundpraktikum) for Pflegemanagement. The HFH states this is normally 13 weeks, and that the evidence is typically fulfilled through relevant vocational training, further training, or comparable practical experience. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Nursing (Pflege) | Direct match | The programme Pflegemanagement is structured around nursing- and care-related foundations plus management and economic topics, so prior study/work in health and nursing is typically relevant for the programme content. |
| Business and Management for healthcare settings | Strong partial match | Because the curriculum includes management-related modules (for example leadership, project management, and health economics), prior study/work in business, management, or healthcare management is typically relevant. |
Language requirements
At the HFH, for admission to study with foreign qualifications, you must demonstrate at least B2 German language proficiency. The HFH states that students should submit proof of the required German language level as part of the application process for international applicants.
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 15120 / total program | HFH states a total Studiengebühr of 15.120 € (360 € per month). |
| Monthly tuition | EUR 360 / per month | HFH states 360 € pro Monat. |
| Thesis examination fee | EUR 620 / one time | HFH states an additional Prüfungsgebühr Abschlussarbeit je Versuch of 620 €. |
Proof of financial resources
Before you receive a German study visa/residence permit, you typically need to show that you can finance your studies and living costs. Use the guidance on official German immigration resources for the required evidence and amounts, and prepare bank statements and/or other financial proof as requested.
- Official German immigration/visa guidance on the required financial means to study in Germany (amount and acceptable proof type for international applicants).
- Bank statements and/or other financial documents as required by the immigration/visa process.
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 your foreign school-leaving/university entrance qualification meets the HFH admission requirements for Pflegemanagement. Confirm you can provide the required practical foundation evidence (Grundpraktikum) and that you meet the German language requirement of at least B2. If your qualification was completed outside Germany (and not in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland), contact the HFH study counselling to get guidance on your individual document assessment.
Prepare your documents
Gather your certified academic documents, your proof of German language proficiency, and evidence for the practical foundation (Grundpraktikum) as stated by the HFH. Make sure your documents meet the HFH requirements for certification and submission. Prepare your documents early so you can upload everything within the application timeline you choose.
Submit your application to the HFH
Submit your application online through the HFH application process for the Bachelor Pflegemanagement. During the submission, you will complete the required fields and upload your documents. Keep your application documents organized for any follow-up requests from the admissions or study counselling team.