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Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, Austria

Master of Arts in Business (MA) in Public & Nonprofit Management

Original title: Public & Nonprofit-Management

German4 semestersTuition FeeCarinthia

A 4-semester Master’s program designed to develop leadership and management expertise in public and nonprofit sectors, with specialization options in Public Management or Nonprofit Management.

Overview

Why this program?

On Campus
Social Sciences
Specializations in Public Management or Nonprofit Management
Flexible part-time and full-time study modes
Classes scheduled to accommodate working professionals
Master of Arts in Business (MA) in Public & Nonprofit Management

Program summary

Good fit, outcomes, and skills

Best for

Professionals aiming to enhance management skills in public or nonprofit organizations in German-speaking regions.

Career outcomes

  • Public sector management roles
  • Nonprofit organization leadership
  • Policy development
  • Program administration
  • Consultancy in public/nonprofit fields

Skills you will learn

  • Leadership in public and nonprofit contexts
  • Strategic management
  • Organizational development
  • Financial management for public/nonprofit organizations
  • German professional communication

Admissions

Requirements at a glance

Admission typeRestricted Admission
RequirementsCompleted relevant Bachelor's degree or equivalent; Proof of German language proficiency (minimum B2); Admission interview
DeadlinePeriod I: 01.11 - 15.03; Period II: 16.03 - 15.05; Period III: 16.05 - 15.07; Period IV: 16.07 - 30.09
LanguageGerman
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Tuition & costs

What to budget for

TuitionTuition Fee
Fees€363.36 per semester for EU/EEA students; additional €500 per semester for non-EU/EEA students starting winter semester 2026; ÖH student union fee €26.20 per semester
Living costsApprox. EUR 950-1,300/month

Careers

Where this can lead

Public sector management roles
Nonprofit organization leadership
Policy development
Program administration
Consultancy in public/nonprofit fields

University

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences

Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is located in Spittal an der Drau, Carinthia, Austria. Open the official program page for the latest application details, deadlines, and documents.

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