Care management, Bachelor of Arts

Distance learning program @ AKAD University 

👉 The Bachelor distance learning programme in Care Management (B.A.) at AKAD University offers a practical combination of care knowledge and business management skills. The course is designed for individuals looking to further their education in the care sector and aspire to leadership positions. Due to the flexible online structure, the course can be conveniently completed alongside work and other commitments. It provides comprehensive modules in nursing sciences, business administration, human resource management, and other relevant areas. Graduates benefit from excellent career prospects in various care and healthcare facilities.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider AKAD University, UAS based in Stuttgart (Germany)
Over 71,000 graduates in the past 60 years! The AKAD University offers more than 70 part-time distance learning courses with degrees in Bachelor, Master, MBA, and university certificate in the fields of Business & Management, Engineering & Computer Science, Communication & Culture, and Health & Social Sciences. All courses are accredited by ACQUIN or ZeVA and have been reviewed and approved by the Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU).
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialNursing Science
📜 Degree Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
⏳ Duration 6 Semesters, Study effort 30 hours weekly
🎯 ECTS 180 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Key qualifications for studies and work, basics of economics, basics of business administration, scientific and medical basics, humanities, accounting, basics of personnel management, nursing management, basics of contract law, scientific and medical basics II, communication, counseling and support, project management, investment and finance, sustainable management, personnel management and development, legal aspects in nursing, ethics in social work, phase-oriented management and organization, basics of cost and performance accounting, basics of taxation in the non-profit sector, basics of healthcare, health promotion, prevention, rehabilitation, profession of social work, and more.
📚 Electives Nursing management, Social work in healthcare, Research in nursing management, Rethinking nursing, Leadership in health, care and social services, Specializations in management, Practical instruction, Complex case scenarios in nursing and healthcare
👥 In-person sessions mandatory presence phases on site in Stuttgart: 1 day (total of 6 hours), optional presence phases are also offered beyond that
✅ ZFU Approval The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Care management under the number 1130721c.
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 219 € monthly
from 13284 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.akad.de

Admission requirements

In order to enrol directly in the degree programme, you need the general university entrance qualification, a subject-specific university entrance qualification, or the university of applied sciences entrance qualification.

Don't have a high school diploma or technical college entrance qualification?

Recognised advanced training and technical school qualifications (e.g. technician, master craftsman, business economist, specialist practitioner, educator, etc.) in combination with a consultation entitle you to study.

If you do not have an advanced training or technical school qualification, but have completed vocational training and work experience, you can start your studies after successfully passing the university aptitude test.

For foreign prospective students, the university requires proof of German language proficiency. There are several ways to provide proof, such as:

  • DSH-2 (German language examination for university entrance)
  • C1 according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
  • TestDaF level 4 (Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
  • A school leaving certificate equivalent to a German university entrance qualification

Recommended knowledge:

  • English language skills at the "CEFR-B2" level of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages developed by the Council of Europe.
  • Basic knowledge in mathematics and statistics.

Missing recommended prerequisites can be acquired during the preparatory course.

Details

The degree programme in Nursing Management (B.A.) at AKAD University combines practical nursing knowledge with solid business administration skills. It is ideal for students who are aiming for a career as specialists or managers in the field of nursing. Offered as a fully online distance learning course, the programme provides utmost flexibility and can be completed effectively alongside work commitments.

Participants will acquire comprehensive knowledge in areas such as nursing sciences, basics of business administration, personnel management, and medical fundamentals. Throughout the course, students can choose from six specialisations, such as Nursing Service Management, Social Work in Healthcare, or Research in Nursing Management. These specialisations enable graduates to focus specifically on their professional interests.

The target group of the programme includes individuals looking to advance in the field of nursing and aim for leadership positions. Due to the high demand for qualified professionals in the nursing sector, the degree programme offers excellent career prospects. With the ongoing digitalisation and demographic change, graduates benefit from innovative job fields and attractive positions in hospitals, nursing homes, outpatient care services, nursing science, health authorities, or addiction counselling.

Course Content:

 

  • 1st Semester: Key qualifications for studies and profession, Nursing Sciences and Theory, Basics of Business Administration, Medical Fundamentals I, Human Sciences, Accounting
  • 2nd Semester: Basics of Personnel Management, Nursing Management, Basics of Contract Law, Medical Fundamentals II, Communication, Counseling and Support, Project Management
  • 3rd Semester: Sustainable Management, Personnel Leadership and Development, Basics of Cost and Performance Accounting, Legal Issues in Nursing, Ethics, Phase-Oriented Management and Organization
  • 4th Semester: Basics of Marketing Management, Organizational Theory, Business Process Management and Service Processes, Basics of Healthcare, Health Promotion, Prevention, Rehabilitation, Profession, Current Studies and Trends in Health and Nursing
  • 5th Semester: Practical Project, Teamwork, Change Management and Collaboration, Specialization 1
  • 6th Semester: Bachelor Thesis, Specialization 2

 

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