FAQ
Would you like to learn more about the Bachelor’s degree program in Public Management? Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about the curriculum, admission requirements, part-time study, and your career prospects. If your question isn’t listed here, we’d be happy to assist you personally.
Who is the Bachelor's program in Public Management designed for?
The Bachelor's program in Public Management at CU is particularly well-suited for people interested in the intersection of administration, politics, law, economics, and society. The program is designed for individuals who wish to play an active role in shaping and modernizing the public sector.
How does the application process work?
You apply online through the CU University of Carinthia application portal. After you submit your application materials, we will invite you to an admissions interview. During this interview, we’d like to get to know you and learn more about your motivation, your interests, and your expectations for the program. There is no written or oral entrance exam for any specific subject.
You can find all the latest information on application deadlines and the application process under “Important Information About Applying.”
When are the classes held?
All degree programs at the Faculty of Economics & Management at CU University of Applied Sciences Carinthia offer a schedule carefully tailored to each target group, making it easy to balance your studies, career, and personal life. Here you’ll find an overview of our flexible study schedules.
Can I complete the degree program while working?
Yes. The program combines in-person and online instruction and is designed to allow students to balance their studies, work, and personal life in the best possible way.
What kind of coursework can I expect during my studies?
The program combines the fundamentals of business administration and economics with public administration, political science, and law. This academic training is supplemented by content from the fields of communication and social sciences, as well as instruction in research methods.
Can I specialize during my studies?
A practical focus plays a central role. Faculty members from universities, government agencies, public-sector companies, and nonprofit organizations bring their real-world experience directly into the classroom. The program is supplemented by case studies, projects, guest lectures, and field trips.
What field trips are included in the program?
Field trips are organized to Vienna, for example. They provide insights into current developments and foster dialogue with experts from government, politics, and nonprofit organizations.
What career opportunities will this degree program open up for me?
The Bachelor’s program in Public Management at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences primarily opens up career paths in the public sector, but also in nonprofit organizations and government-affiliated companies. Graduates are prepared to design and optimize administrative processes, implement reforms, and drive the digital transformation of public services. In short: Help shape a future-ready and customer-oriented administration—just the way you want it.
What skills will I gain during my studies?
In the Bachelor’s program in Public Management at CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, you’ll gain a combination of skills in management, law, politics, and digital transformation. The goal is to prepare you to professionally manage public organizations and help shape processes of social change.
Who teaches the courses?
The courses are designed by faculty members from universities as well as experts from government agencies, public-sector companies, and nonprofit organizations. This allows you to combine academic fundamentals with current real-world experience.
What kinds of organizations can I work for in the future?
Graduates work in a variety of settings, including municipalities, cities, state and federal government agencies, public enterprises, social and health care institutions, associations, clubs, foundations, NGOs, and international organizations.
Is attendance required for the courses?
Yes, an 80% attendance requirement applies to all courses. Absences due to illness or to care for close family members (caregiving leave) are considered excused upon presentation of appropriate documentation.
What tuition and additional costs are involved?
You will be required to pay the tuition fee stipulated by law as well as the ÖH membership fee. Additional costs may apply for field trips. You can find the currently applicable fees under “Important Information About the Application.”