This course teaches, discusses and applies management concepts and theories that are important in public administration and non-profit organizations.

The following topics are covered in detail:

• Management as problem solving:
  • Problem analysis
  • Development of solutions
  • Justification of solution approaches
• Selected theories and concepts of public and non-profit management from the following subject areas:
  • fundraising, inclusion,
  • carbon management,
  • reputation management, governance and protection of vulnerable stakeholders.

Attendance of 80% is required for the dates listed in the eVVZ. In the case of cumulative absences of more than 20%, the course must be repeated.

Absences of up to 20% on the student's own responsibility are possible (e.g. due to overlapping dates with other courses, professional reasons, etc.). In these cases, a short written compensatory examination (three questions) on the content of the course script must be taken at the end of the course. The grade for this exam counts for 20% of the overall grade (i.e. 120% in total). The examination date will be agreed with the affected students.

For absences for important reasons that are beyond the student's control (e.g. illness, train delay), confirmation (e.g. medical certificate, photo evidence of train delay) must be submitted on request. No compensation examination is required for such absences.

Assignments  are to be completed in group work.
Points can be redistributed within the group depending on individual performance

Case 1: 20 points
Case 2: 40 points
Case 3: 40 points

Grading scale:

1 --> 87-100

2 --> 75-86

3 --> 63-74

4 --> 52-62

5 --> 0-51