The Master's in Health Care Management (HCM)can be studied part-time with an extension of the standard period of study.

The part-time M.Sc. degree programs is designed for six semesters and is divided into eight modules plus a Master's thesis. The degree programs comprises 90 ECTS and is offered in 3 semesters in the full-time version. Part-time study always makes sense for you if you expect to need longer than 3 semesters for your studies. This means that you do not have to complete the planned part-time duration of 6 semesters.

The modules form self-contained study units that lead to a partial qualification related to the respective study objective. Modules are completed within one semester.

• Consecutive Master's degree program
• Duration of the course: 6 semesters (part-time)
• Entry to the course is possible in both summer and winter semesters.
• Master's thesis (5th & 6th semester)

There are a few things to bear in mind when studying on an official part-time course. Before starting a part-time course, you should clarify the options for financing your studies. Some financing options, such as BAföG or various scholarships, are not available for part-time students.

Nevertheless, depending on your circumstances, there are several options for financing part-time studies, which can be discussed in more detail during the individual consultation . As a general rule, students studying part-time cannotreceivefinancial support in the form of full or partial funding under BAföG , as part-time study is not eligible for funding "on the merits" (see Section 2 (5) sentence 1 BAföG).

You will receive more information on financing part-time studies in a personal consultation.

Flexible study is currently possible for the following degree programs:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Informatics
• Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work
• Master of Logistics
• Dual Bachelor's degree course in Midwifery

Flexible study makes it possible to equalize the course of study by reducing the pace of study. This leads to an extension of the course of study by 25-50%, for example. Within the framework of a predefined course of study, content and examinations can be postponed. There are no special admission requirements for participation in flexible study. Students can switch individually between the standard course of study and an individual study period, but this is limited by the frequency with which postponed courses are offered. Of course, it is also possible to shorten your studies in the same way.

The advantages:

• Reduction of the workload due to a reduced study speed to 75%, for example. Module content and examinations can be postponed. Coordinated curriculum planning guarantees the possibility of attending postponed modules in later semesters
• Flexible switching between full-time study and extended standard period of study (only the frequency with which modules are offered must be taken into account)
• E-learning offers enable additional flexibility in terms of location and time in many degree programs and create new learning spaces
• Individual advice and support in decision-making and in the course of study

In addition, you can finance your studies via BAföG in the flexible study program. However, after the 4th semester, evidence of academic achievement must be provided. In this way, the BAföG office wants to ensure that you are actually studying and that you are entitled to receive BAföG. The evidence of academic achievement shows that you will most likely complete your studies within the standard period of study. If the evidence of academic achievement cannot be provided, you will no longer receive BAföG!

Extension of the maximum funding period under special conditions:

BAföG funding normally ends with the standard period of study. In some cases, however, it is also possible to receive BAföG after the maximum funding period.

In these cases, an application can be made to BAföG for an extension of the maximum funding period:

• Pregnancy or raising a child. (However, there are further restrictions: the child must be under 10 years of age and at least 21 hours per week must continue to be spent studying).
• Illness. If you have a chronic or long-term illness, you can apply for an extension of the maximum funding period.
• Disability. If you are unable to study full-time due to a disability, the funding period can be extended.
• Participation in university committees. If you work on a committee that is prescribed by law and is filled by election, your studies can be extended to the extent that your work has affected your studies.