Academic Health and Nursing Manager
The Academic Program “Academic Health and Nursing Manager” specifically prepares you for leadership roles in the healthcare and nursing sectors. Building on the “Basic and Intermediate Nursing Management” Program, you will deepen your management and leadership skills and engage with current challenges in the healthcare sector from an academic perspective.
During the program, you will develop competencies in the areas of personnel management, organizational development, health and nursing science, and evidence-based nursing. The part-time format allows you to apply your knowledge directly to your day-to-day leadership responsibilities and to prepare specifically for positions of responsibility.
According to § 65a of the GuKG, this university program is equivalent to the specialized training for leadership roles in health care and nursing.
Targeted Development of Leadership Skills
Prepare yourself for challenging leadership roles in the healthcare and nursing sector and expand your professional, academic, and organizational skills for nursing management.
Study Content and Areas of Focus
You'll focus on these key areas
- Care
- Staff
- Organization
- Healthcare System
- Communication, Interaction and Conflict Management
- Scientific Research and Evidence-based Nursing
- Translation into Practice
- Degree
Final Exam
The final examination before the examination committee consists of a final project (a written report and a presentation of the project to the examination committee) and a final oral examination.
Info Box
Level of qualification
Academic Program
ECTS credits
65
Tuition fees
€ 2,037.50 / Semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 26.20 / Semester
Study Format
Work-Friendly
Qualification awarded
Academic Nursing Manager
Duration of study
4 Semesters
Language of instruction
German
CU Campus
Feldkirchen
January 31, 2027
Click here to apply.
March 2027 (if there are enough participants)
The Academic Program is designed tobetaken while working. Each semester consists of seven full-day intensive sessions held from Thursday through Saturday. This makes it easy to combine Continuing Education with a career in the healthcare and nursing fields.
To be admitted to the Academic Program, the following requirements must be met:
- Current employment in the healthcare and nursing sector
- A diploma or degree in healthcare and nursing
- Basic computer skills
- Completion of the continuing education program “Basic and Intermediate Nursing Management” or comparable training
For your application, we need:
- A current resume with a photo
- Proof of admission requirements
FAQ
Frequently asked Questions about the Academic Program Academic Health and Nursing Manager
Who is the course suitable for?
The program is aimed at healthcare and nursing professionals who wish to expand their leadership and management skills and prepare for senior roles in the healthcare and nursing sector.
How is the final examination conducted?
The final examination before the examination board comprises a written thesis, a presentation of the project work to the examination board and a final colloquium.
How long does the program take and can I attend it while working?
The program lasts four semesters and comprises 65 ECTS credits. Each semester includes seven full-day block sessions, running from Thursday to Saturday.
Feldkirchen Campus
Virtual Campus Tour
On foot
From the Feldkirchen bus station, you can reach the campus in about 5 minutes on foot. Take 10th October Street toward the city center until you reach Schillerplatz. From there, continue along Kirchgasse and Ossiacher Street to Hauptplatz. The campus is located at the lower end of Hauptplatz.
By public transportation
If you’re coming to Feldkirchen by train or bus, the campus is about a 10-minute walk (600 m) from the Feldkirchen train station and about a 5-minute walk (400 m) from the Feldkirchen bus station.
By car
Coming from Klagenfurt, take the Feldkirchen bypass to the third traffic light, then turn left onto Ossiacher See Süduferstraße. Follow the road for about 1 km, then turn left before the railroad overpass toward the city center onto Ossiacher Straße.
Coming from Villach, turn right at the first traffic light onto Ossiacher See Süduferstraße. Follow the road for about 1 km, then turn left before the railroad overpass toward the city center onto Ossiacher Straße.
After about 200 m, you’ll find a free parking lot on the left. The campus is located at the lower end of the main square. There are several short-term parking spots directly in front of the building.
By Plane
There are several airports in the area to choose from:
- Klagenfurt: about a 30-minute drive
- Ljubljana (Slovenia): approx. 1 hour 15 minutes by car
- Graz: about 1 hour and 45 minutes by car
- Salzburg: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes by car
- Trieste and Venice (Italy): approx. 2 to 3 hours’ drive
- Vienna: approx. 3 hours 45 minutes by car
- Munich: approx. 4 hours travel time
The onward journey to the Feldkirchen campus can then be made by train, bus, taxi, or car.
Contact
FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Klaus Wettl
Program Director, Health and Nursing Management / Chair of Health Management
+43 5 90500 4118
k.wettl(at)cuas.at
Sonja Dietrichsteiner
Education Programs Coordinator
+43 5 90500 4302
s.dietrichsteiner(at)cuas.at
Mag.a Carmen Zernig-Malatschnig
CU Academy Director
+43 5 90500 4313
c.zernig-malatschnig(at)cuas.at