This degree programme is the right choice for you if you would like to take responsibility for health issues in human resources management, design occupational health management in your company or manage, implement and evaluate health promotion and health research projects in different settings.

"We train our students to become professionals in the field of HR management and health promotion who generate solutions for the challenges of the modern working world."

Florian Schnabel, Studiengangsleiter

Programme fact file

Degree programme

Master's degree programme - 4 semesters
Management training with a focus on health promotion and prevention

Academic degree

Master of Science in Health Studies - MSc

Programme structure

Part-time (usually every two weeks on Friday and Saturday from approx. 8.30 a.m. to approx. 6.30 p.m.), one week of attendance per semester (Tuesday - Saturday)

Available study places

25

Study location

7423 Pinkafeld, Steinamangerstraße 21

Language of tuition

German

Tution fees

None

Would you like to know more?

Master's degree programme Health Promotion and Health related Human Resource Management

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Online advisory sessions

with programme director Florian Schnabel on every 1st Tuesday of the month:

  • Tue, December 3, 2024 / 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Tue, January 7, 2025 / 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Tue, February 4, 2025 / 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Tue, March 4, 2025 / 6 to 7 p.m.    
  • Tue, April 1, 2025 / 6 to 7 p.m.    
  • Tue, May 6, 2025 / 6 to 7 p.m.

Register for an online advisory session

Please register at least 1 day before the session.

Completion of at least three years of study at a recognized domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution (bachelor's, diploma and master's degree courses at universities of applied sciences and universities, doctoral studies), as well as professional experience in the health and social care sector, depending on the specialization, specific proven knowledge from the tertiary sector.

DETAILS OF THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN HEALTH PROMOTION AND HEALTH RELATED HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (PDF)

The University of Applied Sciences Master's degree programme in Health Promotion and Health related Human Resource Management accepts 24 applicants each year.

Application deadline: May 31 (a first part of the study places will be allocated from March 31 for better planning, a second part after May 31) - you can currently see HERE whether it is still possible to apply after this date.

Application
Applications received within the specified deadline will be considered in the admission procedure for the coming academic year. Applications are made via the online application form.

The admission procedure consists of a personal interview. Missing knowledge can be made up in the form of study letters with a final examination.

Deposit
After the binding allocation of a place, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland collects a deposit of € 350 from students to secure their place. This deposit is refunded to active students after the end of the first semester. If an applicant does not fulfil the admission requirements before the start of the programme (e.g. did not pass the resit of the school-leaving examination, did not pass the additional qualification examination, etc.), the deposit is also refunded. In all other cases, the deposit is forfeited.

Highlights of this degree programme

  • Comprehensive and unique combination of the subject areas of health promotion, health research and human resource management
  • Consideration of individual areas of interest with the help of the specialization modules "Health Promotion/Health Research" and "Human Resource Management"
  • Possibility of acquiring additional qualifications in the form of certifications (risk manager for health promotion/health research or personnel management in cooperation with Austrian Standards, safety officer, project manager, occupational health management)
  • Implementation and documentation of a real project during the course of study

Career opportunities

After completing their studies, our graduates can take on health-related tasks in human resources.
Implement projects and programs in the field of health protection, workplace health promotion and reintegration according to the latest scientific findings and test their effectiveness.

Furthermore, our graduates can apply their methodological and professional skills in all health promotion settings (schools, communities, kindergartens, etc.). In addition, graduates can also work in health research or health policy.

Typical areas of application:

  • Implementation of corporate health management
  • Implementation of health activities in CSR reporting
  • Management of personnel and organizational development projects
  • Management of health promotion projects in various settings
  • Health consulting
  • Preparation of evidence-based public health knowledge

Do you have more questions?

We will be happy to advise you and help you choose the appropriate degree programme. Be well informed to make the right decision.

Lena Tauchner | Advisory service

Infoline: Mon-Fri 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

+43 5 7705-3500