Nonprofit-Management and Public Governance

Degree programme

In Germany, about 2.5 million people work full time in not-for-profit organisations; they are assisted by a further 15 million volunteer workers. This sector plays a vital role in the provision of services, especially in the areas of health and social services, sports and leisure, culture, education and research as well as in the consumer protection and conservation sectors. These fields are set to experience growth in the coming years, requiring a steady supply of qualified professionals to meet future challenges. Provided by HWR Berlin in cooperation with HTW Berlin, the Master’s degree programme Non-profit Management and Public Governance trains its graduates to fulfil those specific requirements.

While focusing on Business Administration-related elements, this degree programme combines interdisciplinary aspects of Politics, Law and the Social Sciences. Graduates are prepared for the requirements of middle and senior management positions in the not-for-profit sector. The Master’s degree programme is ideally suited to holders of a Bachelor’s degree  (especially Public and Nonprofit-Management from HWR Berlin and HTW Berlin) to qualify themselves for this innovative employment sector.

Professional field

The graduates of this Master’s degree programme work in Church-based and other not-for-profit organizations performing public services, public authorities and public and private companies related to the not-for-profit sector. They are also qualified to provide consultation services in the not-for-profit and public governance sectors. Some establish their own social enterprises

Degree structure

The course is structured into 20 modules spread across four semesters. The fourth semester consists of the Master’s thesis and a colloquium.