International University of Applied Sciences

Master of Arts - International Healthcare Management

Become a key player in healthcare leadership with IU’s M.A. International Healthcare Management .

Preventing disease, ensuring care and providing access to treatment. Managing these challenges on a global scale is a complex task that requires smart practices. Management positions in the healthcare sector are accordingly challenging and rewarding at the same time. After all, new developments in healthcare impact the quality of life of entire nations.

Our consecutive 120-ECTS Master’s programme is aimed at those interested with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration or economics.

The 60-ECTS Master’s programme is open to all bachelor graduates who already have a minimum of one year’s professional experience in the health sector. Both programmes offer you the opportunity of a sound education in international health management and excellent career prospects.

Master of International Healthcare Management
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Your Degree Summed Up


  STUDY MODEL

Master of Arts (M.A.)

60 ECTS – 2 semesters online
120 ECTS – 4 semesters online


  ACCREDITATION

120 ECTS option and 60 ECTS option (European Credit Transfer System). Accredited in line with German and European standards


  DURATION OF STUDY

4 semesters – 24 months – 120 ECTS option
2 semesters – 12 months – 60 ECTS option


  ADMISSION

120 ECTS – Bachelor degree – minimum 3 years
60 ECTS – Bachelor degree – 4 years and 1 year work experience
At least overall C grade
English Skills (IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge, etc.)


  STUDY FEES

120 ECTS – Euros 4,964 for full degree
60 ECTS – Euros 3,288 for full degree


  ASSESSMENTS

Online Assignments and Exams

Course Overview - Option 1 - 120 ECTS 4 Semesters

1. SEMESTER

Module ECTS credits
International Health Systems 5
Managing in a Global Economy 5
Health Policy and Planning 5
Strategic Management 5
Health Technology Assessment 5
Advanced Research Methods 5

2. SEMESTER

Module ECTS credits
Health Economics 5
Leadership 5
Healthcare Financing 5
Global Supply Chain Management 5
Global Health 5
Applied Statistics 5

3. SEMESTER

Module ECTS credits
Quality Assurance and Risk Management in Health 5
Seminar: Managing People and Organizations 5
Elective A 10
Elective B 10

4. SEMESTER

Module ECTS credits
Master Thesis 30

ELECTIVES OVERVIEW

Elective A

In your 3rd semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module ECTS credits
Digital Health 10
Public Health 10
Innovation in Pharma and Medical Technology 10

 

Elective B

In your 3rd semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module ECTS credits
Digital Health 10
Public Health 10
Innovation in Pharma and Medical Technology 10
Accounting 10
Consumer Behaviour and Research 10
Corporate Finance and Investment 10
Communication and Public Relations 10
Data Science and Analytics 10
Digital Marketing 10
International and Intercultural Management 10
Negotiation and International HR 10
Product Development and Design Thinking 10
Sales Management 10
AI and Mastering AI Prompting 10

Course Overview - Option 2 - 60 ECTS 2 Semesters

1. SEMESTER

Module ECTS credits
Global Healthcare Markets 5
International Health Systems 5
Healthcare Financing 5
Advanced Research Methods 5
Health Economics 5
Seminar: Managing People and Organizations 5

2. SEMESTER

Module ECTS credits
Quality Assurance and Risk Management in Health 5
Elective A 10
Master Thesis 15

ELECTIVES OVERVIEW

Elective A

In your 2nd semester, you’ll need to choose an elective module, which you can choose from one of the following modules:

Module ECTS credits
Digital Health 10
Public Health 10
Innovation in Pharma and Medical Technology 10
Accounting 10
Consumer Behaviour and Research 10
Corporate Finance and Investment 10
Communication and Public Relations 10
Data Science and Analytics 10
Digital Marketing 10
International and Intercultural Management 10
Negotiation and International HR 10
Product Development and Design Thinking 10
Sales Management 10
AI and Mastering AI Prompting 10

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