*Translated: Public Management for Administrative Officers. Language: German.
Have you completed training as a Administrative Officer With the Public Management top-up degree, you can earn your bachelor’s in just three semesters. Thanks to your previous training and work experience, you will automatically be awarded 90 ECTS credits.
You will gain specialist knowledge in politics, law, economics, and public finance. The elective modules are your chance to tailor your studies to suit your goals—choose from subjects such as “Transformation und Digitalisierung”, New Work and Leadership, or AI in the public sector. Once you graduate, you will be qualified for managerial positions in public agencies, public law institutions, and local, state, or federal administration.
Please note: The final decision regarding admission to civil service lies with the respective authority and depends, among other things, on the regulations of your federal state. We therefore strongly recommend that you inform yourself in detail about the requirements for your desired career before starting your studies!
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Your degree in Public Management for Administrative Officers is just as diverse as the career paths waiting for you. Depending on where your passion lies, you can work in various sectors. For example, you could become:
As an HR specialist in the public sector, your role is to find the right people for advertised positions. You will identify staffing needs and guide suitable candidates successfully through the application process. Additionally, you will ensure strong employer branding that gives your public sector employer an attractive image.
As an in-house consultant for digitalisation projects, you will shape the digital transformation within the public sector. You manage projects from initial concept to implementation and achieving key milestones. You will also support restructuring processes—striking a balance between traditional structures and progressive approaches as you help establish a new, digital culture.
In this role, you will prepare annual financial statements and carry out targeted analyses. You are a key pillar in participation management and controlling. Your expertise is essential for demanding tasks that require both a strong head for numbers and an understanding of legal structures.
You can complete your bachelor’s in Public Management for Administrative Officers at IU as a distance learning programme that is 100% online. Enjoy maximum freedom and independent learning—with access to an innovative mix of interactive teaching formats. Plus, distance learning at IU offers you many other advantages.
You study completely on your own terms. Get the perfect blend of innovative study tools, interactive study formats via video chat (live or on demand) and personal support.
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At IU, there is no specific entry grade (numerus clausus) required for admission. We also do not have complex selection procedures or strict enrolment deadlines. Instead, we focus on your individual goals and abilities. This way, we support you in achieving your ambitions. However, this degree programme is exclusively for candidates who have completed training as administrative officers.
The bachelor’s programme Public Management for Administrative Officers at IU offers you complete flexibility. Thanks to the virtual learning format and interactive online courses, your studies at IU allow you to learn from anywhere—no matter where you are.
Yes, that’s possible at IU. In addition to the standard entry qualifications such as A-levels or vocational A-levels, applicants without A-levels can also start our bachelor’s programme. You can study Public Management for Administrative Officers without A-levels if you have completed qualified training as administrative officer in Germany and have at least three years of full-time professional experience in this role.
The bachelor’s in Public Management for Administrative Officers takes 18, 24, or 36 months, depending on which time model you choose. And if you need more time or additional semesters for your studies, that’s absolutely fine too.
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By earning this degree, you open up entirely new horizons: you expand your expertise and show you're ready to take on more responsibility. This leads to exciting opportunities for career development and promotion. Another key benefit of your studies is personal growth—you invest in your own abilities, putting you in the driver’s seat when shaping your professional future. And let’s not forget: studying can be genuinely enjoyable—especially when, like at IU, it’s designed to suit your lifestyle.
This top-up degree is ideal if you’ve already completed training as administrative officer —shortening your study period to just three semesters. Doesn’t apply to you? Then our regular bachelor’s in Public Management might be right for you: To the bachelor’s in Public Management
Throughout your degree programme, you will develop in-depth knowledge of public finance, HR management, as well as public non-profit and project management. Your skillset is boosted by insights in accounting and controlling, municipal law, and consultancy in the public sector. Plus, you have the opportunity to specialise and shape a bespoke career profile—for example, in Public Diplomacy, public relations, law, or accounting and finance.
Currently, there’s a shortage of around 600,000 professionals in the public sector—expected to rise to a million by 2030. With your degree in Public Management for Administrative Officers, you’ll be highly sought after and able to shine in a variety of areas.
A career as an HR specialist in the public sector could be the perfect fit—matching the right people to open roles and driving successful employer branding. Want to drive digital transformation? Become an in-house consultant for digitalisation projects at public institutions, overseeing them from concept through to every milestone. And if numbers are your strength, take on responsibility for annual accounts in a municipal treasury department.
