MPA Science Management (Wissenschaftsmanagement) at German University of Administrative Sciences Speyer

Part-time Master of Public Administration in Science and Higher Education Management for professionals who want to qualify for leadership roles in universities and research institutions. It links practical management knowledge on personnel leadership, controlling and communication with research on the science system. 90 ECTS, in-person teaching, German-taught, taught in four semesters. Around 25 places are available each year.

Duration: 4 semesters (part-time alongside work), 90 ECTS  |  Study mode: part-time; German-taught; in-person, work-compatible  |  Intake: Winter semester (start 1 October; deadline 1 June)  |  Location: Speyer, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany

What you will study

Two basic modules (science system and science management; law for science management, 10 ECTS each), two management modules (strategy and financial management; leadership, organisation and personnel management, 10 ECTS each), four elective deepening modules chosen from eight (for example quality management, research funding, internationalisation, digital transformation, data literacy), a two-week placement with a seminar (10 ECTS) and a master's thesis with colloquium (20 ECTS).

Career pathways

Qualifies for higher education management, administrative leadership of institutes, faculties and research networks, research and quality management, student and career services, international and continuing education units, foundation and funding management, and science policy and education administration.

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