MBA Healthcare Management

• Degree Programme: MBA 90 ECTS credits
• Language: English
• Mode of Study: On campus in Germany
• Accreditation: Accredited in line with German and European standards
• Recognition: Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
• Study Duration: 18 months

Our MBA in Healthcare Management degree programme at IU is meticulously structured to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the vital areas of management and leadership within the healthcare sector. This degree will equip you with a mix of key soft skills and hard skills that are sought after in the global healthcare industry.

On graduation, our students excel in:

• Leadership and Strategic Management in Healthcare
• Deep knowledge of Health Systems and Policies
• Expertise in Corporate Finance Management and Operations Management in Healthcare
• Solid understanding in Economics of Health and Business Ethics in the Healthcare Sector

These skills will prepare you excellently for a career in healthcare management, at the heart of an industry that never stops innovating.

Compulsory Modules

1. Leadership — 5 ECTS
2. Innovation and Entrepreneurship — 5 ECTS
3. Corporate Finance — 5 ECTS
4. International Marketing — 5 ECTS
5. Managerial Economics — 5 ECTS
6. Performance Measurement — 5 ECTS
7. Strategic Management — 5 ECTS
8. Business Ethics and Corporate Governance — 5 ECTS
9. Operations and Information Management — 5 ECTS

Electives Overview

1. Health Systems and Policy — 10 ECTS
2. Economics of Health — 10 ECTS

Master Thesis

1. Capstone Project Thesis & Defence — 25 ECTS

With this programme, you’ll have access to human and AI-powered tutoring.

Your tutors will be available to answer any questions, and you’ll have recurring appointments where you can discuss course topics with them and other students.

Syntea, IU’s AI-powered tutor, will be available 24/7 to guide you through your courses and prepare you for exams.

Study your way, and master working with AI at the same time.

Healthcare Administrator

As a Healthcare Administrator, you're responsible for planning, directing, and overseeing the operations of a healthcare facility. This role requires a mix of business acumen and healthcare knowledge to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of healthcare services. This might involve strategic planning, staff management, financial oversight, and liaising with medical staff.

Healthcare Consultant

As a Healthcare Consultant, you'll analyse the efficiency, profits and structure of a healthcare organisation and then offer suggestions on methods of improvement. This can involve reviewing financial statements, devising revenue strategies and ensuring compliance with health and safety laws. Being an effective consultant means being aware of industry trends and legislation that may impact your client's business.

Health System Specialist

As a Health System Specialist, you'll work on building and maintaining efficient health services for a health institution or government body. This could involve project management, policy development and implementation, performance evaluation and system optimisation. You will play a crucial role in shaping public health strategies, thereby improving the quality of care delivered to the population.

General admission requirements

• Completed, undergraduate degree with 210 ECTS credits
• Your degree must be from a state or state-recognised higher education institution/university
• You must have achieved a final grade of at least “satisfactory” or Grade C equivalent in your previous undergraduate degree
• Proof of at least one year’s professional work experience completed prior to the start of study programme. Work experience must have been gained after completion of your undergraduate studies

Admission Interview

Once your application and documents are submitted, you will be invited to a 15-minute online interview conducted by our admission team. During the interview we will discuss your academic background, reasons for pursuing further study, and career objectives.

Work experience

• Proof of at least one year’s qualified work experience completed prior to the start of the study programme (the work experience must be gained after the completion of your undergraduate studies).
• You can provide us a translation of your employment contract and your pay slip or you can ask your company to fill out this form in English, sign it, apply the company stamp and send it to us

English language skills

• IELTS (at least 6.5 points)
• TOEFL IBT (at least 90 points)
• Cambridge certificate (B2 First with min. score of 176)
• Citizenship: If you are from a country where English is the official and educational language, your passport can serve as proof of English proficiency.