Management Safety and Health at Work, M.Sc. 9417 en

Application deadline

03/09/2025

Duration

4 Semester

Study form

Part-time studies; Extra-occupational studies

Fees

3750 € / Year

Trends such as digitalisation, globalisation, demographic change and increasing flexibility are posing major challenges to the world of work. The classic employment relationship seems to be dissolving more and more. New forms of work, technological developments of Industry 4.0 and increasing networking are shaping the world of work. These far-reaching changes harbour opportunities and risks for workers and put the social security system to the test. 

Participants in the Master's programme "Management Safety and Health at Work" acquire specialised knowledge in the field of safety and health at work. In particular, they have comprehensive knowledge of the connection between technical and social working conditions, accident and health risks and their economic effects. They know the state of the art, organisational and management theory and national and international legal standards. They have knowledge of research methods, human resource management methods and organisational development.

• A first professional degree from a university of applied sciences or a university degree within the scope of a generally four-year course of study in the Federal Republic of Germany (equivalent to 240 credit points), preferably in the field of natural sciences and engineering.
• Applicants with a Bachelor's degree equivalent to 180 ECTS or 210 ECTS may also be admitted to the degree programme. In this case, missing credit points can be acquired through bridge courses (please ask the project manager for additional fees).
• In addition, a state-recognised qualification in occupational health and safety as well as
• at least one year of professional experience related to occupational safety and health.