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In the field of social management, there are few bachelor's degree programs, all of which are offered at private universities of applied sciences. This is also due to the fact that most high school graduates prefer to study social work and only later possibly graduate with a master's degree in social management.
On the other hand, part-time master's degree programs are also offered by state universities, such as the Technical University of Kaiserslautern.
I will introduce all degree programs in the field of social management to you in detail.
Alle Fernstudiengänge im Fachbereich Sozialmanagement im Überblick
We have a total of 13 courses in the field of Social Management.
Social management
- IU International University
- 6 Semester
- German
The Bachelor's programme in Social Management (B.A.) prepares you specifically for a responsible role in the social sector, such as in welfare organizations, social services, or associations. During the course …
Social Management
- University of Wismar
- 8 Semester
- German
The Bachelor's online degree program in Social Management offered by Wismar International Graduation Services GmbH (WINGS) provides in-depth knowledge in the field of social management. Students acquire a broad spectrum …
Social management
- Institute for Collaborative Studies
- 5 Semester
- German
- IT, data collection/data analysis, basics of business administration, accounting/financial reporting, business management control tools:, cost and per…
Management of Health and Social Facilities
- Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University Kaiserslautern-Landau
- 4 Semester
- Kaiserslautern
- German
- Communication and leadership, Business Administration, Controlling, Human Resources, Information, Knowledge, and Occupational Health Management, Marke…
Social management
- IU International University
- 2 Semester
- German
This master's programme systematically provides you with modern management methods and applies them to the fields of social economy. You will thoroughly engage with the areas of business administration, law, …
Social management
- Fresenius University of Applied Sciences
- 6 Semester
- German
The distance learning programme in Social Management at the prestigious Fresenius University systematically introduces you to the central quantitative control instruments for sustainable social institutions. You will acquire, for example, …
Social Management
- SRH Distance Learning University - The Mobile University
- 6 Semester
- German
- Compulsory modules from the field of Social Economics: inter alia offer structures in social services, economic and legal framework conditions in soci…
Social Management
- APOLLON University of Health Sciences
- 6 Semester
- German
The Bachelor of Arts in Social Management at the APOLLON University of Health Economics in Bremen is a part-time programme completed in 48 months. The programme provides solid knowledge in …
Social Management
- DIPLOMA University
- 5 Semester
- German
- Social Management, Empirical Methods and Research-Based Learning, Project Management and Controlling, Legal Foundations of Social Economics, Organizat…
Social management
- Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences
- 5 Semester
- German
- Basics of social management, legal foundations of social management, basics of business management for social management, management of organizational…
Social management
- AKAD University
- 6 Semester
- German
The distance learning Social Management (B.A.) at AKAD University combines business know-how with social principles to effectively and sustainably address the complex challenges in the social sector. The course is …
Social management
- SRH Distance Learning University - The Mobile University
- 4 Semester
- German
- Empirical research & social work as a human rights profession - Current discourses, International perspectives on social work, Social work and digital…
Social management
- European Distance Learning University Hamburg
- 6 Semester
- German
The Bachelor's degree programme in Social Management (B.A.) at the European Distance University Hamburg enables students to receive practical training in social work and management. Particularly noteworthy are the skills …
Which university is the best?
Online bachelor's degree programs in social management are currently only offered at some private universities, while master's distance learning programs are also offered by state universities. Unfortunately, I cannot decide for you which university is the best for you. However, when choosing your university, you should consider factors such as the content and specialization options, the extent of the teaching materials, the offered events and seminars, and of course the tuition fees.
Here are the most important universities for distance learning in social management in short:
The Fresenius University is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences based in Idstein, Hesse. The history of the university dates back to 1848. In the WS 2021/2022, a total of approximately 18,000 students were enrolled at the university. The university offers distance learning programs through its onlineplus department. In addition to a bachelor's degree in social work, a bachelor's degree in social management is also offered.
The AKAD University is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences based in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The university was founded in 1959, and in the WS 2020/2021, a total of 5,532 students were enrolled at the university. The university offers a bachelor's degree in social management through its new Department of Health & Social Affairs.
Institute for Collaborative Studies: The Institute for Collaborative Studies combines the continuing education programs of the state universities of applied sciences in North Rhine-Westphalia. If you apply for one of the collaborative studies, such as the Master in Social Management, you will be enrolled at one of the participating universities of applied sciences in NRW.
The IU International University is a private university of applied sciences based in Erfurt, Thuringia. Since SS 2021, IU has been the largest university in Germany, with over 130,000 enrolled students. The university offers on-campus programs, part-time programs, and more than 100 distance learning programs.
APOLLON University of Health Sciences: APOLLON University is a private university of applied sciences based in Bremen specializing in distance learning programs in the field of health and social affairs. In WS 2023/2024, a total of 3,969 students were enrolled at the university. Besides an online program in social work, the university also offers a bachelor's degree in social management.
University of Wismar: Wismar University is a state university of applied sciences based in Wismar/Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Through its subsidiary, WINGS – Wismar International Graduation Services GmbH, the university offers, among other programs, a bachelor's degree in social services management.
SRH Distance Learning University: SRH Distance Learning University – The Mobile University is a state-recognized private university of applied sciences based in Riedlingen, Baden-Württemberg. The university was founded in 1996, and in the WS 2020/2021, a total of 6,321 students were enrolled at SRH Riedlingen. The university describes itself as a "quality leader in distance learning." In the field of health and social affairs, the university offers both a B.A. in Social Work and a B.A. in Social Management.
DIPLOMA University: DIPLOMA University is a private, state-recognized university of applied sciences based in Bad Sooden-Allendorf/Hesse. The university was founded in 1997, and in the WS 2020/2021, a total of 8,925 students were enrolled. In addition to programs in psychology, the university offers, for example, a master's degree in social management.
Technical University of Kaiserslautern-Landau: Rhineland-Palatinate Technical University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is a state university that offers a range of distance learning programs through its affiliated Center for Distance Learning and University Continuing Education. In WS 2020/2021, a total of 14,369 students were enrolled at TUK. The university offers a part-time master's program in management of health and social facilities.
Bachelor Social Management part-time at IU International University
The Bachelor Social Management at IU International University lasts 6 semesters in full-time studies and 8–12 semesters in part-time studies.
In full-time studies, the course structure is as follows:
- Semester 1: Collaborative Work, Introduction to Scientific Work, Business Administration, Sociology, Social Economics, Law
- Semester 2: Psychology, Marketing, Cost and Performance Accounting, Social Management, Statistics, Economics and Markets
- Semester 3: Personnel Management, Social History, Philosophy, Ethics, Investment and Financing, Social Law, Public and Nonprofit Management, Intercultural Management
- Semester 4: Work and Organizational Psychology, Social Policy, Public Law, Fundraising, Personal Skills, Project Management
- Semester 5: Business Ethics, Current Topics in Social Management, Elective Module A, Elective Module B, Elective Module C
- Semester 6: Business Management, Financing and Controlling in Social Economy, Bachelor Thesis
In the elective area, you can choose, for example, one of the modules Leadership in Social Institutions, Management in Associations and at Carrier Level, or Social Entrepreneurship.
The special feature of the IU distance learning is the enormous flexibility offered by the university. There are no mandatory presences, and virtual events are also optional. Exams can be taken as online exams. Furthermore, the university also offers an online master's program in social management.
Bachelor Social Management part-time at Fresenius University
The Bachelor Social Management lasts 6 semesters in full-time studies and is also offered in a part-time variant that lasts 8 semesters.
In full-time studies, the course is structured as follows:
- 1st Semester: Social Administration Civil Law, Introduction Project for Self-Organized Learning, Scientific Working and Science Theory, Past, Present and Future of Social Work, Introduction to Business Administration
- 2nd Semester: Commercial, Company and Labor Law, Project Management, Descriptive and Inductive Statistics, Child and Youth Welfare in Social Work, Personnel Management, Organization and Operational Planning, Financing and Investment
- 3rd Semester: Social Policy, Social Law, Intercultural Competence, Social Work with Elderly and/or Disabled People, CSR and Sustainable Corporate Management, Public Relations
- 4th Semester: Social Sciences Foundations of Social Work, Accounting and Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting of Social Institutions, Operational Controlling and Finances, Strategic and International Management, Organizational Diagnostics and Development, Methods and Concepts of Organizational Consulting, Fundamentals of Coaching, Applied Organizational Psychology
- 5th Semester: Personnel Marketing and Recruiting Personnel Diagnostic, Personnel Development, Applied Personnel Psychology, Health Economy, Prevention and Care Management, Nursing and Rehabilitation Management, Managed Care
- 6th Semester: Bachelor Thesis
The degree program offers 2 of these specializations: Quantitative Control in Social Institutions, Organizational Management in Social Institutions, Personnel Psychology, Health and Social Affairs.
These Online Master Programs in Social Management Exist
There are plenty of master's distance learning programs in the field of social management offered by both state and private universities. Particularly interesting: the Master in Social Management at IU International University, which is offered in a shortened version lasting only 2 semesters in full-time studies.
Master's programs at state universities, on the other hand, are quite affordable compared to programs at private universities: for example, the program at the Technical University of Kaiserslautern costs only around €5000 as tuition fees.
Here is an overview of the most important master's programs and their requirements:
| Degree Program | University | Total Costs | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Social Management, Master of Arts (M.A.) | Institute for Collaborative Studies | €5750 | Basic degree in social work or pedagogy or equivalent, min. grade 2.30; state recognition as a social worker or educator as well as one year of relevant professional experience OR two years of relevant professional experience. |
| Management of Health and Social Facilities, Master of Arts (M.A.) | Technical University of Kaiserslautern-Landau | €5260 | Six-semester university degree in any field of study; qualified employment of at least 1 year after the initial study |
| Social Management, Master of Arts (M.A.) | DIPLOMA University | €10,495 | Bachelor's degree in social work (B.A.) or early childhood education (B.A.) at DIPLOMA University or bachelor's degree/diploma in a social science field |
| Social Management, Master of Arts (M.A.) | SRH Distance Learning University - The Mobile University | €12,936 | Completed university degree; 1 year of professional experience |
| Social Management, Master of Social Management (MSM) | Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences | €11,370 | University degree in social sciences + at least 2 years of professional experience (internship year not included) OR other university degree + 4 years of Leadership experience in an organization of social work |
| Social Management, Master of Arts (M.A.) | IU International University | €9,787 | Studies in social management, social pedagogy, social work, or a related course with a focus on (social) pedagogical or social, care, or health sciences |
The Cost of a Distance Learning Program in Social Management
For a distance learning program in social management, you will pay between approximately €5000 and €15000, depending on the university and study model. The programs at state universities are cheaper but not free because state universities are allowed to charge tuition fees even for master's programs.
My tip: Always focus on the total costs of a program, less on the monthly costs or semester fees. This way, you can better compare the costs of your studies.
Here is a comparison of the costs for bachelor's and master's programs in social management:
| Course | University | Duration | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Social Management, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | University of Wismar | 8 Semester | from 8592 € total from 179 € monthly | |
| Social Management, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | APOLLON University of Health Sciences | 6 Semester | from 11844 € total from 268 € monthly | |
| Social management, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | Fresenius University of Applied Sciences | 6 Semester | from 12420 € total from 215 € monthly | |
| Social management, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | AKAD University | 6 Semester | from 13284 € total from 219 € monthly | |
| Social Management, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | SRH Distance Learning University - The Mobile University | 6 Semester | from 13978 € total from 199 € monthly | |
| Social management, Bachelor of Arts Distance learning program | IU International University | 6 Semester | from 15063 € total from 259 € monthly |
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