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M.A. Management in Nonprofit Organizations

Osnabruck University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Osnabruck) Osnabrück

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  • Winter intake
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  • English
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  • 4 semesters
    Duration
  • 1 Apr
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About the programme

Management in Nonprofit Organisations is an English-language Master of Arts at Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences on the Caprivi campus. It lasts four semesters and starts in the winter semester. The programme gives you the expertise to create value in the nonprofit sector, guide public debate and drive change, in a globally connected learning environment with innovative teaching formats that prepare you for a leadership role. It responds to the growing importance of nonprofit organisations and the need for leaders with creativity, responsibility and strategic skill. Graduates work in humanitarian and social organisations, political organisations and NGOs, business and professional associations, foundations, development organisations, environmental groups, consumer organisations and nonprofit clubs in sport, culture and education. The programme welcomed its first students twenty years ago.

Specialization

From the first semester, stundents may choose one of four specialisations Development Cooperation (in English Language) Change Management (in German Language) Personalmanagement (in German Language) Bildungsmanagement und -planung in der Kommune (in German Language)

Fields of study

Economics(Business & Economics)
Sociology(Social Sciences & Humanities)
Law & Politics(Social Sciences & Humanities)

How to apply

ChannelDirect to university
Modeonline
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Requirements

What you need to apply for Management in Nonprofit Organizations at Osnabruck University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Osnabruck)

English language

IELTS Overall
5.5/ 9.0

German language

German for application
A1
German for enrollment
A1

Academic requirements

Completed Bachelor's degree
no
Minimum ECTS credits
180

ECTS are study credits. One year of full-time study is about 60 ECTS.

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However, at the time of your application, you must have earned at least 80% of the required credit points for your Bachelor's degree.

optional- will add weightage to application but should be relevant work experience

APS verification

APS certificate
Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Prerequisites

1. Completed studies in economics or social sciences or another previous suitable course of study with at least 180 credit points. The selection committee decides whether a course of study is suitable for the subject.

2. Applicants must provide proof of English language skills of at least level B2 at the time of application. In addition, foreign applicants must provide proof of German language skills of at least level A1.

3. Recognised university degree:

  • Applicants must have a recognized bachelor's degree in economics, social sciences or a related field with at least 180 ECTS credits.
  • The selection committee decides whether a degree programme is suitable for the subject. The selection committee decides whether a degree programme is suitable for the subject. If you are not sure whether your degree programme is suitable for the subject, please apply anyway! Unfortunately, we cannot provide any information in advance, we have to wait for the decision of the selection committee.
  • If you have not yet completed your Bachelor's degree programme by the application deadline, you can still apply for the Master's programme. However, at the time of your application, you must have achieved at least 80% of the required credit points for your Bachelor's programme. In this case, please attach the following to your application: an official and current Transcript of Records, your current, provisional average grade. This grade will be used to evaluate your application during the selection process, regardless of whether your final grade later differs from the provisional grade.

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1. Proof of English language skills:

  • at least B2 level according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
  • Proof must be provided by the application deadline.
  • The accepted tests, grades and certificates are listed here (opens in a new tab).
  • Degrees in English are also accepted. Please prove this with your certificate or a certificate from the university about the language of instruction

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1. Proof of German language skills:

Documents checklist

What to prepare for your application to Management in Nonprofit Organizations

Programme-specific documents

he application documents are uploaded online directly to the application portal of Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences.

The following application documents must be submitted. For your online application, please upload all documents in a single PDF file (not a zip file). Please save this file as follows: "Last name_First name". The file size should not exceed 50 MB.

Documents To-Do

1. Application form

online portal

Please fill out all relevant fields in the application form of the online application portal online application portal

2. Cover letter

Max. one page

Please include your address, email and mobile number in your cover letter or CV.

3. Photos

current photo

good digital quality

4. CV

in English or German

5. English language certificates

For details, see Language Requirements English

6. German language certificates

For details, see Language Requirements German

7. Proof of university degree

university entrance qualification

Bachelor's degree:

Bachelor's certificate or Bachelor's diploma

Diploma supplement

Transcript of records

If you have not completed your bachelor's degree by the application deadline (July 15th of each year), you can still apply for the master's program. However, you must have completed at least 80% of the required credits of your bachelor's degree at the time of your application. In this case, please attach the following to your application

  • an official and current transcript of records that shows all your completed courses including grades
  • the total number of credits of your bachelor's degree program
  • the percentage of credits you have completed at the time of your application
  • your current, provisional average grade. This grade will be used to evaluate your application during the selection process, regardless of whether your final grade later differs from the provisional grade

Foreign degrees: The documents must be translated into English or German. They should show the grading system of your university and ideally have an average grade calculated.

8. Additional evidence

Please provide evidence of the following criteria:

volunteer work/involvement in nonprofit organizations

Professional experience with a technical proximity to the degree program

practice,

vocational training

performance- and subject-related scholarships

International experience with a professional proximity to the degree program

This programme applies directly to the university. Submit your documents through the correct channel before the deadline.

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Apostille and notarization

Requirements vary by nationality and issuing country. Many German universities require certified translations and, in some cases, document apostilles. Verify current requirements directly with the admissions office, or use our document services for guided preparation.

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How to apply

Step-by-step guide to applying for Management in Nonprofit Organizations at Osnabruck University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Osnabruck)

Application quick facts

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Direct to university

Mode

online

APS

Required for Application

APS checks your degree papers. You need it if your degree is from India, China or Vietnam.

Application fee

75 EUR

Address

Hochschule Osnabrück

University of Applied Sciences

Albrechtstr. 30

49076 Osnabrück

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Costs

Tuition

FREE

No tuition fees

Semester contribution

357.4 EUR

per semester

Application fee

75 EUR

per application

Estimated year-1 total cost

12,618 EUR

Includes tuition, semester contribution, and estimated living costs.

This programme has restricted admission (NC). Admission is competitive and based on academic performance.

Additional fee information

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