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Who is the Master's programme in Vocational Education & Management for Nursing Education suitable for?
The Master's programme is designed for nursing professionals who already hold an academic degree with a pedagogical or vocational educational focus and want to qualify specifically for leadership, teaching, and management roles in nursing education. The study is particularly suitable for individuals who want to further develop themselves in a scientifically sound manner, shape educational processes, and lead teams in educational institutions. The target group typically includes teachers at nursing schools, educational consultants, managers in further education centres, and in academic nursing education.
What formal requirements do you have to meet?
The following formal admission requirements apply:
- Completed training in a nursing profession (e.g. health care and nursing, elderly care, pediatric nursing, or equivalent)
- Successfully completed Bachelor's degree with a pedagogical or vocational educational focus, such as a Bachelor's in Vocational Education or vocational study programmes with a nursing education component
- Alternatively: Completed first degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) in another field plus re-qualification through the "Vocational Education Compact" propaedeutic course
- A certificate of completion of the nursing training must be submitted (uploaded during online registration or as a scanned document via email)
Please note: Without proof of completion of the nursing education, enrollment is not possible. In addition, specific legal requirements for later recognition as a teacher may apply depending on the federal state (ยง9 Nursing Profession Act).
Furthermore, it is recommended for entry with a non-related Bachelor's degree to participate in the propaedeutic course for targeted preparation. Individual consultation by the university is offered for this purpose.
Personally, you should meet the following requirements:
- Willingness to analyze and shape complex teaching and learning situations
- Independent, structured, and digital learning alongside work and possibly family responsibilities
- Interest in pedagogical issues, education management, and strategic development in healthcare
- Communication skills, ability to work in a team, and the ability to competently manage consultation situations and leadership actions
- Openness to innovative teaching-learning concepts and digital transformation processes
What to expect in the Master's programme in Vocational Education & Management for Nursing Education (M.A.)?
The Master's programme provides you with in-depth pedagogical, didactic, and management-oriented skills focusing on nursing education. The programme combines theoretical knowledge from educational sciences with current issues in nursing practice and aims to prepare you specifically for leadership and training tasks in nursing.
- What knowledge will you acquire?
- Advanced educational and didactic foundations for nursing education
- Planning, implementation, and evaluation of theoretical and practical teaching
- Education management and school development based on pedagogy
- Design and management of digital change processes in healthcare
- Analysis of social-psychological basics for team and group learning
- Change management in educational processes
- Empirical social research for nursing education
- Communication and counselling in complex educational situations
- Leadership and management of educational institutions
- How is the curriculum structured?
- Fixed and optional modules: You will take mandatory modules and choose 2 out of 6 subject-specific elective subjects - such as Digital Nursing, Dementia Management, Gerontopsychiatry, or Case Management.
- Practical element: An educational internship with project work and teaching demonstration is integrated.
- Completion: The programme ends with a master's thesis and a colloquium.
- What skills will you graduate with?
- Development and implementation of modern teaching and learning concepts in nursing education
- Management skills for educational and organizational development in healthcare professions
- Reflective application of research methods for quality development
- Leadership, counselling, and innovation capability in educational institutions
How is the structure of the Master's programme organised?
The programme is organised as a flexible distance learning course and can be completed alongside work. It offers a selection of different durations and allows for an immediate start.
- Duration and Organisation:
- Standard study period: Choice of 24 or 32 months of study time (120 ECTS credits)
- Extension: Free extension of up to 50% of the standard study period (12 or 16 months)
- Study Materials & Formats:
- Digital and printed study materials (optional paperless or print version)
- All materials are available in PDF, e-book, MP3, or HTML5
- Additional web-based training, quizzes, and videos for controlled self-study
- Seminars:
- Online or face-to-face seminars
- Introductory seminar at the beginning; choice of possible dates per module
- Examinations:
- Various formats: case studies, essays, exams, project work, group projects, seminar contributions, teaching demonstrations, and master's thesis
- Start of Studies and Trial Phase:
- Study start possible at any time
- Free trial study for four weeks
What career prospects does the Master's in Nursing Education offer?
The master's degree qualifies you explicitly for key roles in nursing education and educational management in the healthcare sector. The qualification meets the requirements of ยง 9 of the Nursing Professions Act (PflBG) and is recognised nationwide and internationally.
- What professions can you pursue?
- Teacher in nursing education at schools and academies
- Education officer in hospitals, care facilities, or further education providers
- Management of advanced and further training centres in healthcare
- School management, educational management or quality assurance in educational institutions
- Participation in project and quality development for educational processes
- Consultation and management of digital transformation processes in the nursing sector
- Who is the qualification suitable for?
- Nursing professionals with a bachelor's degree in (vocational) pedagogy who wish to move into teaching or leadership
- Professionals from the health and nursing sector aiming for management, training, or leadership roles
How much does your study cost and what financing options are available?
The monthly tuition fees start from 292 Euros (including a discount with the respective promo code). The total costs depend on the chosen study duration and option (paperless or print).
- Cost Structure:
- Tuition fees starting from 292 Euros per month
- Standard study period: 24 or 32 months
- Free extension of 50% of the regular study period possible
- Financing Options:
- Tuition fees can be paid in monthly instalments
- Four-week trial study at no cost risk
- Option for BAfรถG funding, depending on personal requirements
- Possible support from employers in care and health facilities
- Tax-deductible as advertising costs/business expenses
- Accreditation and Recognition:
- Accredited by FIBAA
- Recognised by the German Accreditation Council
- State-approved and valued by industry associations
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