Public & Nonprofit-Management – Master degree

Experts in the public and nonprofit sector

Opportunities for advancement in the public sector are broad and vary.  Whether they are in public administration, public companies, government-run chambers and associations, non-profit organization or in the state-run private sector – there are numerous management positions available for highly educated experts. The master’s program in Public Management provides a targeted education which takes into account the professional requirements needed by its students in this profession.

INTERDISCPLINARY SOLUTIONS

Public administration has been in a state of radical change, and as a result, far-reaching modernization processes and restructuring have been initiated.  Graduates of this master’s program have learned to analyze the effects of these changes with their complex interdisciplinary problems and to provide the appropriate solutions for them.  Moreover, the degree program offers broad theoretical knowledge in the areas of political science, las and communication.  In addition, the curriculum addresses digitization intensively and places a focus on aspects such as e-government, e-democracy and public administration informatics.  Faculty and adjunct lecturers with extensive practical expertise are led by the political scientist Dr. Kathrin Stainer-Hämmerle, who is renowned beyond the borders of Carinthia.

Application deadline

Winterterm 2025
Period I: 01.11.-15.03.2025
Period II: 16.03.-15.05.2025
Period III: 16.05.-15.07.2025
Period IV: 16.07.-30.09.2025* 

For applicants from outside Europe applications are only accepted within Period I.

*We reserve the right not to open the period or to close it early!

Study start

The semester starts in October - we only offer intake in winterterm!


The start of lectures can be found in the individual timetable which is available after enrollment.

Teaching time

Tuesday online teaching from 18 to 21.20 h

Fri from 13.30 and Sat from 08.30, on site or online
Events

Study Guidance

Book your personal appointment right now!

You can find out more about our advisory services, events and fairs on our website.

Further information

Language of Instruction: German
Minimum of B2, stated by either
-DAF ("Deutsch als Fremdsprache)
-ÖSD ("Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch)
-GOETHE Sprachinstitut

Admission requirements:
Please note that foreign educational documents in some cases need to be legalized as well as translated in order to apply. More information can be found in our official application guideline

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Contact

Please contact us if you have any questions about your studies:

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Program Director

Public Management - Kathrin Stainer-Hämmerle
Level of qualification
Master
ECTS credits
120.00
Tuition fees
€ 363.36 / semester
Qualification awarded
  • Master of Arts in Business
Duration of study
4 semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 24.70 / semester
Language of instruction
German
FH campus
  • Villach

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Profile

"Public Management" is a master's degree program that supports professionals in the public and private sectors in their advancement to management level. You will receive comprehensive training in administrative law and administrative management, which will open up new career opportunities in public administration, public enterprises, chambers and associations, non-profit organisations or the state-related private sector. With sound management skills, project management abilities and knowledge of recruiting and financing, graduates of the Master's program have the best prerequisites for advancing in their profession.

Teachers with a wealth of experience and practical knowledge are available to support students in this unique course of study in Southern and Western Austria. They provide expertise and practice-oriented insights into administrative action, politics and the influence of law on state action. The upcoming generational change in the public sector has resulted in a shortage of skilled workers, which opens up promising opportunities for graduates on the labour market. In its time planning, the program takes particular account of the needs of working students.

What students should bring to their studies:

  • A completed economic Bachelor's or Diploma degree
  • Interest in the public sector
  • Interest in politics
  • Interest in and involvement in socially relevant topics

After successful completion of their studies, graduates have the following skills and knowledge:

  • They have a sound education with a focus on politics, law and social change.
  • They have the best prerequisites for a career or career step in the public sector.
  • They work in management positions at the interface of business, politics and society. 

Current courses - Public & Nonprofit-Management

LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Facility Management ILV 2,0 2,0 M-PM2.09
Fiscal Federalism and FAG VO 2,0 3,0 M-PM2.07
Local government Law VO 2,0 2,0 M-PM2.01
Geoinformatics in the Public service ILV 2,0 2,0 M-PM2.12
Innovation Management in Public Administration ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM2.03
Municipal Budget System ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM2.06
Non-profit Organizations ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM2.08
Privatization, Outsourcing and Investment Management ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM2.04
Social Planning and Management VO 2,0 2,0 M-PM2.10
Site Management, Marketing and Branding ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM2.05
Strategic Management Management & Controlling ILV 1,0 2,0 M-PM2.11
Contract Design VO 2,0 2,0 M-PM2.02
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Master Thesis MT 0,0 24,0 M-PM4.02
Compulsory optional subject: Elective 2TypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
International Administrative Reform ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM4.08
Politik, Recht, Verwaltung ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM4.07
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Change-, Innovations- und Qualitätsmanagement ILV 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.10.070
Demographischer Wandel ILV 1,0 1,5 M4.06370.10.040
Finanzierung öffentlicher Projekte ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.090
Globalisierung ILV 1,0 1,5 M4.06370.10.030
Nachhaltigkeit ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.10.020
Organisationskultur ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.10.060
Politik & Kommunikation ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.050
Präsentation & Teambuilding ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.010
Strategisches Management und Controlling ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.080
Study program: Nonprofit-ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Stand & Perspektiven des Nonprofit-Managements ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.120
Study program: Public ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Raumplanung und Geoinformatik ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.110
Stadt- und Regionalöknomik ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.100
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Planning VO 1,0 2,0 M-PM3.04
Procurement Management ILV 1,0 2,0 M-PM3.03
Demographic Change VO 1,0 2,0 M-PM3.07
International Public Management ILV 1,0 3,0 M-PM3.02
Crisis Management ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM3.05
Master Thesis Colloquium SE 2,0 2,0 M-PM3.11
Media Training SE 1,0 2,0 M-PM3.09
Public Leadership ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM3.08
Regional Economic Aspects of Globalization VO 2,0 3,0 M-PM3.06
Public Procurement Law VO 1,0 2,0 M-PM3.01
Compulsory optional subject: Elective 1TypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Kommunales Abgabenrecht ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM3.17
Quantitative Methods ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM3.16
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Change-, Innovations- und Qualitätsmanagement ILV 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.10.070
Demographischer Wandel ILV 1,0 1,5 M4.06370.10.040
Finanzierung öffentlicher Projekte ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.090
Globalisierung ILV 1,0 1,5 M4.06370.10.030
Nachhaltigkeit ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.10.020
Organisationskultur ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.10.060
Politik & Kommunikation ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.050
Präsentation & Teambuilding ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.010
Strategisches Management und Controlling ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.080
Study program: Nonprofit-ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Stand & Perspektiven des Nonprofit-Managements ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.120
Study program: Public ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Raumplanung und Geoinformatik ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.110
Stadt- und Regionalöknomik ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.100
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Planning VO 1,0 2,0 M-PM3.04
Procurement Management ILV 1,0 2,0 M-PM3.03
Demographic Change VO 1,0 2,0 M-PM3.07
International Public Management ILV 1,0 3,0 M-PM3.02
Crisis Management ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM3.05
Master Thesis Colloquium SE 2,0 2,0 M-PM3.11
Media Training SE 1,0 2,0 M-PM3.09
Public Leadership ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM3.08
Regional Economic Aspects of Globalization VO 2,0 3,0 M-PM3.06
Public Procurement Law VO 1,0 2,0 M-PM3.01
Compulsory optional subject: Elective 1TypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Kommunales Abgabenrecht ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM3.17
Quantitative Methods ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM3.16
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Beteiligungsmanagement & Finanzierung ILV 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.20.100
Campaigning & Public Affairs ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.010
Citizen Engagement & Stakeholder Management ILV 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.20.040
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.080
Digitale Transformation ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.070
Einführung in die Ethik ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.20.030
Gesellschafts- und Vereinsrecht ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.20.090
Leadership & Konfliktmanagement ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.020
Politik in Österreich ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.060
Staatliche Organisation ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.050
Study program: Nonprofit-ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Finanzierung und Fundraising ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.140
Personal- und Freiwilligenmanagement ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.130
Study program: Public ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Föderalismus & Finanzausgleich ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.110
Öffentliches Haushaltswesen ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.120
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Master Thesis MT 0,0 24,0 M-PM4.02
Compulsory optional subject: Elective 2TypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
International Administrative Reform ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM4.08
Politik, Recht, Verwaltung ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM4.07
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Beteiligungsmanagement & Finanzierung ILV 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.20.100
Campaigning & Public Affairs ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.010
Citizen Engagement & Stakeholder Management ILV 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.20.040
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.080
Digitale Transformation ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.070
Einführung in die Ethik ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.20.030
Gesellschafts- und Vereinsrecht ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.20.090
Leadership & Konfliktmanagement ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.020
Politik in Österreich ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.060
Staatliche Organisation ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.050
Study program: Nonprofit-ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Finanzierung und Fundraising ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.140
Personal- und Freiwilligenmanagement ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.130
Study program: Public ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Föderalismus & Finanzausgleich ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.110
Öffentliches Haushaltswesen ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.20.120
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Master Thesis MT 0,0 24,0 M-PM4.02
Compulsory optional subject: Elective 2TypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
International Administrative Reform ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM4.08
Politik, Recht, Verwaltung ILV 2,0 3,0 M-PM4.07
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Change-, Innovations- und Qualitätsmanagement ILV 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.10.070
Demographischer Wandel ILV 1,0 1,5 M4.06370.10.040
Finanzierung öffentlicher Projekte ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.090
Globalisierung ILV 1,0 1,5 M4.06370.10.030
Nachhaltigkeit ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.10.020
Organisationskultur ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.10.060
Politik & Kommunikation ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.050
Präsentation & Teambuilding ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.010
Strategisches Management und Controlling ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.080
Study program: Nonprofit-ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Stand & Perspektiven des Nonprofit-Managements ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.120
Study program: Public ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Raumplanung und Geoinformatik ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.110
Stadt- und Regionalöknomik ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.100
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Das Rechtssystem der EU ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.30.040
Forschen & Publizieren ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.30.010
KRS&KATMA ILV 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.30.020
Politik in Europa ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.30.050
Risikomanagement von Gemeinden und Regionen ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.30.030
Study program: Public ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Behördliches Verfahren VO 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.30.100
Öffentliches Dienstrecht VO 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.30.110
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Change-, Innovations- und Qualitätsmanagement ILV 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.10.070
Demographischer Wandel ILV 1,0 1,5 M4.06370.10.040
Finanzierung öffentlicher Projekte ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.090
Globalisierung ILV 1,0 1,5 M4.06370.10.030
Nachhaltigkeit ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.10.020
Organisationskultur ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.10.060
Politik & Kommunikation ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.050
Präsentation & Teambuilding ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.010
Strategisches Management und Controlling ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.080
Study program: Nonprofit-ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Stand & Perspektiven des Nonprofit-Managements ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.10.120
Study program: Public ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Raumplanung und Geoinformatik ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.110
Stadt- und Regionalöknomik ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.10.100
LectureTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Das Rechtssystem der EU ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.30.040
Forschen & Publizieren ILV 3,0 5,0 M4.06370.30.010
KRS&KATMA ILV 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.30.020
Politik in Europa ILV 1,5 2,5 M4.06370.30.050
Risikomanagement von Gemeinden und Regionen ILV 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.30.030
Study program: Public ManagementTypeSPPSECTS-CreditsCourse number
Behördliches Verfahren VO 2,0 3,0 M4.06370.30.100
Öffentliches Dienstrecht VO 1,0 2,0 M4.06370.30.110

Job & Career

Your career with Public Management:

Top job opportunities for public managers due to massive staff aging (retirement waves in the public sector in the next five years
Public managers are in demand as specialists throughout the public sector:

  • at municipal, state and federal levels;
  • in European institutions and international organisations, e.g: OECD, UNIDO;
  • in public enterprises e.g: Austrian Post AG, ÖBB, Statistik Austria, ASFINAG;
  • Chambers & Associations e.g: Chamber of Commerce, Chamber of Labour;
  • in non-profit organisations, e.g. Caritas;
  • as an "interface" in private companies that benefit from expertise in the public sector.

The successful completion of the Master's degree program in Public Management subsequently entitles the holder to pursue doctoral studies in accordance with § 6 FHStG (4). 

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DI (FH), Mag (FH) Carolin Schmied

OEM Manager, Osypka AG

Mag. (FH) Markus Patscheider

Flughafen Wien AG

Bereichsleiter für Strategie, Public Affairs und den zentralen Einkauf

Mag.(FH) Nadja Kreiner-Russek, MA

Amtsleiterin, Gemeinde Greifenburg

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Roland Mathiesl, BA MA

Roland Mathiesl hat sich aufgrund seiner langjährigen Tätigkeit im öffentlichen Dienst und mit dem Ziel der Aufstiegsmöglichkeiten im beruflichen…

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Faculty and Staff - Public & Nonprofit-Management

Head of Degree Program & Professor of Public Management

FH-Prof.in MMag.a Dr.in

  Kathrin Stainer-Hämmerle
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Administration of Studies - Economy and Public Management Master
 Romana Pechac
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Planning of Schedules and Rooms

Mag.a

  Margit Schager
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Professor of Logistics and Change Management

Mag.

  Wolfgang Leitner
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Professor of Public and European Law

FH-Prof. MMag. Dr.

  Florian Oppitz
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Program Director of Digital Business Management

Dipl.-Ing.

  Martin Stromberger
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Head of Degree Program International Business Management Master, Professor of International Management

FH-Prof. Mag. Dr.

  Dietmar Sternad, BSc MBA
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Vice Dean Management, Professor of Business Management

FH-Prof.in Mag.a

  Hermine Bauer
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Senior Researcher/Lecturer
 Klaus Friedrich, M.A. M.A.
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Part-time Lecturer

Mag. Dr.

  Christoph Andlinger
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Mag. Dr.

  Josef Johann Bernhart
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Mag.

  Berndt Ewinger
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Mag.a

  Claudia Fischl-Lubinger
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Mag.a

  Ute Hammerschall
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Dr. iur.

  Tanja Koenig-Lackner
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Dr. iur.

  Maria Krenn
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 Matthias Gabriel Franz Motschiunig, BA MA
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 Peter Plaikner
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Mag. (FH)

  Christian Stefan Rudiferia, MA
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MMag.

  Siegfried Torta
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Mag. Dr.

  Otto Werschitz
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Campus & Arrival

FH Campus Villach in Kärnten, Hochschule in Österreich

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Villach

The Villach region combines tradition, cosmopolitanism and quality of life with the advantages of an innovative business location. Villach, a small town with about 60,000 inhabitants, is an international high-tech location with groundbreaking cooperation between science and industry and is also increasingly developing into a start-up town.

Situated directly at the intersection of three cultures, Villach, situated on the Drava river, is an important traffic junction in the Alps-Adriatic region. This special geographical location and the beautiful landscape around Villach and in the federal state of Carinthia have made the region a popular holiday destination for generations, further beyond the borders. The drinking water quality of the lakes and the particularly clean air make Villach and its surroundings an environmental paradise.

In addition to its geographical advantages, Austria also leads the world in terms of its social and health care system and is considered a particularly safe, prosperous and liveable country.

Despite the above-average prosperity and the comprehensive state social benefits, Villach compares favourably with many international destinations. The "small town bonus" comes into its own here and makes everyday life affordable.

 Explore Campus Villach on a 360° Tour.
 Make a virtual walk through the Science & Energy Labs – T10.

with car from Klagenfurt/Wien

Motorway exit Wernberg, then on the B 83 approx. 2 km in the direction of Villach, after the Villach town sign the B83 passes under the A2 motorway, and then immediately right the first exit in the direction of MAGDALENEN SEE. Following the signs for Magdalenen See, the road leads through a small wooded area, always follow the road, after an S-curve past Magdalenen See (left) always straight ahead, cross the southern railway line and go uphill directly into the centre of St. Magdalene. Turn right at the top of the hill, down the road, the grounds of the technology park are already visible to the south, the chimney of the combined heat and power plant, and directly in the sharp right-hand bend turn left onto the grounds of the technology park.

 

Motorway exit Villach/Ossiacher See, then approx. 2 km in the direction of Villach, on the right is Gasthof Seehof, on the left is Lake Vassach, continue on the B33 left in the direction of east, Wernberg, Klagenfurt, always follow the B33, after approx. 4 km turn right in the direction of Magdalenen See. The road leads through a small forest, always follow the road, after an S-curve past Lake Magdalenen (left) always straight ahead, cross the southern railway line and go uphill directly into the centre of St.Magdalen. Turn right at the top of the hill, down the road, the grounds of the technology park are already visible to the south, the chimney of the combined heat and power plant, and directly in the sharp right-hand bend turn left onto the grounds of the technology park.

 

 

The bus company Dr. Richard runs from Villach city to the FH in about every 15 minutes. The timetables are coordinated with the timetables of the ÖBB.

Contact

Europastraße 4
9524 Villach, Austria

+43 5 90500 7700 
villach[at]fh-kaernten[dot]at

Explore Campus Villach on a 360° Tour.