Bachelor of Arts in Health and Social Management (BA)

Open for applications
Tuition €360 Tuition fees €360 per month, €15,120 total plus examination fee for final thesis per attempt €620
Country Germany

About this program

What this degree covers and what you can expect from the university.

So that you can give our healthcare system the priority it deserves.


How can the health and social care sector be optimized in times of skilled labor shortages and demographic change? How can economic aspects be combined with high quality standards and values? And what leadership skills are needed to implement new structures?

In the online Bachelor's program in Health and Social Management, you will find answers to these and many other questions. Face the major challenges of the industry and use the skills acquired in the online program to develop solutions where they are urgently needed.

Study profile

The distance learning program in Health Management and Social Management at HFH qualifies you in an application-oriented and practical way for tasks in management positions and staff positions in the health and social sector.

In the part-time Bachelor's degree program, you will acquire the relevant management skills as well as methodological, social and personal qualifications to design and manage structures and institutions in the health and social services sector in a future-proof manner.

As the number of people requiring treatment increases due to demographic changes, the demand for specialists and managers in the health and social services sector continues to rise sharply.

At the same time, economic competition and pressure to optimize are continuously increasing in these areas as well. However, especially under these conditions, quality standards, values, and culture-shaping elements in health and social management must not be overlooked.

Well-trained managers are needed for this responsible task. With the HFH distance learning program in Health and Social Management, we will qualify you for it.


You can study part-time alongside your job. In 7 semesters you will earn a state-recognized Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree .

Program overview

Key facts about what you will study and how the program is delivered.

Program length

7 semesters

How long it typically takes to complete this degree from start to finish.

Qualification level

Bachelor

The academic level you will earn, such as Bachelor, Master, or PhD.

Country

Germany

The country where this university is based.

Language requirement

English

This program is taught in English. You may still need to submit an English proficiency test depending on your nationality and previous education.

Eligibility & requirements

Check whether your academic background matches what the university expects.

Entrance / admission test

Not required

No separate entrance test is listed for this program. The university may still review your academic profile and documents.

Admission intakes & deadlines

Application dates and milestones for each intake period. Deadlines may vary by applicant category.

October 2026 Intake

Classes start October 2026

Open for applications
  1. Winter Semester Quarter Start Distance Learning

    Official start date for the Q4 term. Continuous rolling admissions apply prior to start.

  2. Winter Semester Quarter Start Distance Learning

    Official start date for the Q4 term. Continuous rolling admissions apply prior to start.

HFH provides flexible quarterly start dates (01.01., 01.04., 01.07., and 01.10.). Standard duration is 7 to 8 semesters (180 ECTS) with a 4-week free trial option.

About the university

Learn more about the institution offering this program.

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