THE COMMON GOOD: AN EXCITING CHALLENGE

Can we use digitalization to positively change our society while guaranteeing data protection and privacy? Can we modernize public administration and make it more efficient? How can we meet the need for affordable housing and implement a humane and fair refugee policy? If you are interested in our community's complex relationships and concerns, the Master of Science in Interdisciplinary Public and Nonprofit Studies offers exciting prospects.

Sharpen your senses of the big picture

The Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences at the University of Hamburg has pledged to reflect on developments in the public and non-profit sectors from a sound social-science perspective. Topics range from urgent political issues such as refugee policy, combating poverty, and artificial intelligence to more traditional concerns such as public order and infrastructure, social services and education, promoting social and cultural projects, and much more. During your studies, you can decide which field you wish to focus on. There are more than enough interesting options for an independent profile.

Studying the MSc PUNO at a university of excellence

PUNO is unique at university level and trains both young researchers and practitioners. Our master's program is research-oriented. This becomes particularly clear in the 2-semester research module, where you develop and conduct your own research project in the group. You will learn to analyze and solve complex problems in the public and non-profit sectors, as well as acquire valuable skills useful throughout your professional life.