M.A. International Healthcare Management
Introduction
M.A. International Healthcare Management is a 12 months or 24 months Masters program taught at IU International University of Applied Sciences, Bad Honnef, Germany. The program is offered in online modes with full-time and part-time options. To successfully obtain M.A.
International Healthcare Management from IU International University of Applied Sciences you are required to complete 120 ECTS or 60 ECTS credit hours. After completion of M.A. International Healthcare Management you will be able to further continue for advance studies or start career as Healthcare Finance Manager, Consultant, Product Manager.
Demographic and changes as well as medical progress mean that the healthcare sector is one of the most dynamic and fastest growing global industries. Management positions in this sector require a sound knowledge of healthcare markets, economic characteristics of health as a commodity as well as global healthcare structures.
IU’s online Master’s in Healthcare Management offers solid foundations for a career in healthcare at an affordable price. Not only will you gain relevant business knowledge, but elective modules will enable you to gain specialist understanding of issues central to the international healthcare industry.
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in M.A. International Healthcare Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by IU International University of Applied Sciences.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by IU International University of Applied Sciences as pre-requiste for admission in M.A. International Healthcare Management.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
Academic Requirements:- Completed undergraduate study from a public or officially recognized university/higher education institution (240 ECTS).
- Final grade of at least "Satisfactory" or grade C (as commonly used in the and Canada).
If you are lacking ECTS credits from your previous studies, you can demonstrate professional work experience for your online degree instead:
- To start a 60-ECTS MBA, you can “bridge” up to 60 ECTS by demonstrating 2 additional years of professional experience. This means you can access the One-Year programme already with 180 ECTS (if you prove one additional year of work experience) or 210 ECTS (if you can prove two additional years) from your previous studies.
Work Experience:
- At least one year of work experience before the start of the IU Master program (achieved after previous studies).
English Level:
- Proof of English skills
- If English is your native language or you graduated from an English-speaking school/university, you do not have to prove your English skills
- Speexx Certificate (complimentary when signing up with IU - free of charge)
Courses Units
You need to complete 120 ECTS or 60 ECTS credit hours to successfully obtain this degree. Please check detail of study units at https://iu.prf.hn/click/camref:1100ldcgr/adref:educads/creativeref:1100l67910/
120 ECTS:Semester 1 – Modules
- International Health Systems
- Managing in a Global Economy
- Health Policy and Planning
- Strategic Management
- Healthcare Technology Assessment
- Advanced Research Methods
Semester 2 - Modules
- Health Economics
- Leadership
- Healthcare Financing
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Global Health
- Applied Statistics
Semester 3 - Modules
- Quality Assurance and Risk Management in Health
- Seminar: Managing People and Organisations
- Electives A
- Electives B
Semester 4 - Modules
- Master Thesis & Colloquium
60 ECTS:
Semester 1 - Modules
- International Health Systems
- Managing in a Global Economy
- Healthcare Financing
- Advanced Research Methods
- Health Economics
- Seminar: Managing People and Organisations
Semester 2 - Modules
- Quality Assurance and Risk Management in Health
- Electives A
- Master Thesis & Colloquium
More Information
Information about the start of studies
Online: Official start date 01.04.2022 (English, 120 ECTS)
Online: Official start date 30.09.2022 (English, 60 ECTS)
Information on state accreditation
Subject to state accreditation. We expect the Ministry's approval no later than the start of the programme. So far, all of our programmes have been successfully accredited and approved on time.
Career Opportunities
You can join one of the following careers:
Scholarships
72 fully funded scholarships are listed for Germany. See Germany scholarships.