Public Management BA
Bachelor's Degree Program
Politics, business, and society face major challenges–from the digitization of public services to sustainable reforms in government and organizations. In the Bachelor’s program in Public Management, you’ll learn to understand economic, political, and legal contexts and to develop forward-looking solutions based on them.
You’ll combine business expertise with public administration, political science, law, and communication. This will equip you to competently support decision-making and change processes in both the public and private sectors and to actively contribute to the further development of public administration, organizations, and society.
Best Career Opportunities
The generational shift in municipalities, states, the federal government, and government-affiliated organizations is creating a high demand for qualified professionals and leaders. A degree in Public Management opens up a wide range of career opportunities for you in both the public and private sectors.
Flexible Study Options
You decide which study format fits your lifestyle: You can study Public Management either full-time or part-time while working. This allows you to tailor your studies perfectly to your personal or professional situation.
Unique Specialization
Public Management combines public administration with business, politics, and law in a way that is unique in southern and western Austria. This interdisciplinary program prepares you for challenging roles in the public sector as well as for careers in the private sector.
Shape the public administration of tomorrow–future-ready, innovative, and customer-focused.
Bring together government, business, politics, and law to develop solutions for the challenges of a modern, customer-focused administration. Start your bachelor’s degree in Public Management now at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences.
Special Features of the Program
Learn from experienced experts
Throughout your studies, you’ll be guided by faculty members with many years of experience in administration, politics, business, and law. They combine academic principles with current real-world issues and provide you with valuable insights into their day-to-day professional lives.
Doubly qualified
In addition to in-depth technical knowledge, you will develop key skills that are essential for your future career. IT skills, communication and interpersonal skills, as well as optional foreign languages, will round out your education and prepare you for careers in both the public and private sectors.
Hands-on Experience from the Start
Theory and practice are closely intertwined in this degree program. Through professional internships, field trips, and working on real-world problems, you’ll gain valuable insights into public organizations and companies. This allows you to apply your knowledge directly and build important professional contacts even while you’re still in school.
Learning in Small Groups
Small study groups create a personalized learning environment and facilitate direct interaction with faculty and fellow students. As a result, you’ll benefit from individualized support and a hands-on approach to learning the course material.
Study the modern way. Learn with focus.
The Bachelor’s program in Business & Management at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is based on an innovative study schedule model. Instead of taking many modules at the same time, you focus on just a few courses at a time and complete them right away. This allows for greater focus, better planning, and less exam stress at any given time.
Practice-oriented business education & profile-building specializations
Full-time business & management program: modern study time model
Details About the Program
Info Box
Level of qualification
Bachelor
ECTS credits
180
Tuition fees*
€ 363.36 / Semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 26.20 / Semester
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Duration of study
6 Semester
Language of instruction
German
CU Campus
Villach
Level of qualification
Bachelor
ECTS credits
180
Tuition fees*
€ 363.36 / Semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 26.20 / Semester
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Duration of study
6 Semester
Language of instruction
English
CU Campus
Villach
Level of qualification
Bachelor
ECTS credits
180
Tuition fees*
€ 363.36 / Semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 26.20 / Semester
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Duration of study
6 Semester
Language of instruction
German
CU Campus
Villach
Level of qualification
Bachelor
ECTS credits
180
Tuition fees*
€ 363.36 / Semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 26.20 / Semester
Qualification awarded
Bachelor of Arts in Business
Duration of study
6 Semester
Language of instruction
German
CU Campus
Villach
Dates Info Box
Business Management
Public Management
01.11.-31.07.
Digital Business Management
01.11.-31.05.
01.06.-31.07.*
Digital Tax & Accounting
01.11.-31.07.
01.08.-30.09.*
*we reserve the right to close this period early
The start of lectures can be found in the individual timetable which is available after enrollment. We start already in September.
6 weekends per semester in presence:
Friday: 10:10 h - 17:40 h
Saturday: 08:30 h - 16:00 h
+ 3 Saturdays in hybrid form and interactive online teaching units on Tuesday and/or Wednesday evening (17:40 h - 20:10 h)
An overview on our upcoming events can be found here.
You are interested in a personal (online) study consultation or would like to receive more information on the degree program? Click on the buttons below this checkbox to learn more.
Language of Instruction: German (min B2)
Application essentials:
More information on the application process, admission requirements and necessary documents can be found here.
Digital Marketing & Sales:
Period I & II: 01.11.-31.05.
Intercultural Management:
Period I-III: 01.11.-31.07.
Please note the guidelines for applications from outside Western, Central, and Southeastern Europe.
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.
Monday to Friday full-time and occasionally on Saturdays.
An overview on our upcoming events can be found here.
You are interested in a personal (online) study consultation or would like to receive more information on the degree program? Click on the buttons below this checkbox to learn more.
Language of Instruction: English (min B2)
Application essentials:
More information on the application process, admission requirements and necessary documents can be found here.
Winterterm 2026
Period I: 01.11.-15.03.26
Period II: 16.03.-15.05.26
Period III: 16.05.-15.07.26
Period IV: 16.07.-30.09.26*
Due to lengthy visa processes, applications from Africa, the Middle East and South, East, and Southeast Asia only in Period I.
*We reserve the right not to open the period or to close it early.
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.
Monday to Friday full-time and occasionally on Saturdays
An overview on our upcoming events can be found here.
You are interested in a personal (online) study consultation or would like to receive more information on the degree program? Click on the buttons below this checkbox to learn more.
Language of Instruction: German (min B2)
Application essentials:
More information on the application process, admission requirements and necessary documents can be found here.
Winterterm 2027
Period I: 01.11.-15.03.
Period II: 16.03.-31.05.
Period III: 01.06.-31.07.*
Please note the guidelines for applications from outside Western, Central, and Southeastern Europe
*We reserve the right to close this period early.
The winter semester officially begins in September.
Monday through Friday all day and occasionally on Saturdays. The theoretical phase runs from September through the end of November. The practical phase runs from December through the end of February.
An overview on our upcoming events can be found here.
You are interested in a personal (online) study consultation or would like to receive more information on the degree program? Click on the buttons below this checkbox to learn more.
Language of Instruction: German (min B2)
Application essentials:
More information on the application process, admission requirements and necessary documents can be found here.
* Tuition for non-EU/EEA citizens: €500 + €26.20 ÖH fee (per semester)
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions About the Bachelor's Degree Program in
"Public Management"
What prerequisites should I have for this program?
You should have an interest in economics, politics, and social developments. In addition, the ability to work well in a team, strong communication skills, and the motivation to take on responsibility are key qualities for a successful academic career.
Where can I work after I graduate?
From local governments and government agencies to nonprofit organizations and consulting firms–discover the wide range of career opportunities available to you after graduation.
Can I continue my studies after completing my bachelor's degree?
Yes. After completing your bachelor's degree, you can build on your knowledge by pursuing a master's degree in Public & Nonprofit-Management at CU Carinthia University or another business- or management-oriented master's program.
Insights into the Program
Students, graduates, and faculty members share firsthand accounts of the Bachelor’s program in Public Management, daily life as a student, and their experiences at CU University of Applied Sciences Carinthia.
The program is extremely practice-oriented and perfectly reflects the diversity required in public administration today.
It's incredibly helpful not only to have access to seminar materials and textbooks, but also to be able to seek advice from the experts who taught you when dealing with complex case scenarios.
If you're looking for a practical, high-quality education combined with a great quality of life and academic experience, Carinthia University of Applied Sciences is the perfect choice for you!
Book an online information session
During the online information sessions, the program directors or academic directors provide detailed information about the program. Topics include course content, internships, admission requirements, and potential career prospects.
Leadership Team
FH-Prof.in Dr.in Marika Gruber
Program Director
Public Management
+43 5 90500 2439
m.gruber(at)cuas.at
FH-Prof.in Dr.in Birgit Aigner-Walder
Program Director
Public Management
+43 5 90500-2432
b.aigner-walder(at)cuas.at
INFORMATION & APPLICATION
Virtual Campus Tour
Contact
Romana Pechac
Administration
+43 5 90500 2401
r.pechac(at)cuas.at
On foot
From the Villach Seebach train station, you can reach the campus in about 20 minutes on foot (1.6 km). The route follows the Drau River to the campus.
By public transportation
The campus is directly accessible from Villach Central Station via bus lines 3 and 8 to the “Technologiepark” stop. From the Villach Seebach train station, you can also reach the campus by taking bus line 8 to the “Technologiepark” stop. The Villach city bus schedules are coordinated with the ÖBB schedules.
By car
Coming from Klagenfurt/Vienna, take the A2 Südautobahn to the Wernberg exit. From there, follow the B83 Kärntner Straße toward Villach for about 2 km, then follow the signs toward Magdalenen See or Technologiepark.
Coming from Salzburg/Munich via the A10 Tauern Autobahn, take the Villach/Ossiacher See exit and follow the B33 Kärntner Straße for about 2 km toward Wernberg/Klagenfurt. Then turn toward Magdalenen See and follow the road to the Technology Park.
There are several free parking spaces right in front of the building, and additional paid parking spaces are available in the surrounding area.
By Plane
There are several airports in the area:
- Klagenfurt: approx. 30-minute drive
- Ljubljana (Slovenia): approx. 1-hour drive
- Graz: approx. 2-hour drive
- Salzburg: approx. 2-hour drive
- Trieste and Venice (Italy): about 2 to 3 hours by car
- Vienna: about a 4-hour drive
- Munich: approx. 4-hour drive
From there, you can continue your journey to the Villach campus by train, bus, taxi, or car.