Specialised MBAs In
Healthcare Management
Play a pivotal role in an industry that saves lives by choosing our MBA program with a specialization in Healthcare Management. Build a fulfilling career where you can make a difference and help others in the dynamic field of healthcare management.
Overview
Start your online MBA – Healthcare Management
The healthcare sector has been prominently featured in news reports for the past two years, undergoing rapid changes to address new challenges. What is evident now, more than ever, is that healthcare is a vital and exhilarating industry. There is a growing need for young managers who possess a better understanding of the digital age, and they are sought after in almost every corner of this dynamic field.
Seize the opportunity to take on challenging managerial responsibilities in this exciting industry, whether in hospitals, care facilities, or industry-leading medical technology companies. The healthcare sector offers a vibrant and crucial environment, and emerging managers with a grasp of the digital landscape are essential to navigate and contribute to its ongoing evolution.
Benefits
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In demand Career
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Innovation and advancement
Applied AI is all about finding solutions and using AI systems to make life simpler. Applied AI draws on its solid foundation in Computer Science to analyse and provide solutions for real world challenges. You are prepared to address complex problems and contribute meaningfully in domains like healthcare diagnostics, fraud detection, autonomous vehicles, personalised recommendations and more. Being able to apply AI techniques for solving tasks makes for an extremely rewarding and impactful job role!
Solving real world problems
AI aims to constantly bridge the gap between natural intelligence and machine learning - it is a field of cutting edge research, innovation and advancing technology. This makes it ever evolving, with new algorithms, models and techniques being developed. By studying AI at an undergraduate level, you gain a strong foundation in AI fundamentals that help you better understand the latest advancements. You step into a career that empowers you to push the boundaries of AI, contribute to research and development and drive innovation in the field.
Your degree summed up
All the facts and figures about your study programme at a glance
Online Study Model Degree
180 ECTS
English
Accreditation & Recognition
Accredited in line with German and European standardsZFU 1129722c180 ECTS - English
Your degree is Internationally recognised and can easily be transferred to another country
Tuition Fees & Scholarships
Starting from 5274 $ per month
Competitive online scholarships based on merit and personal circumstances
No application fees
Study Duration
any time
36 - 72 months (depending on time model)
100% International
Study at your own pace from anywhere in the world
Recommended by 96% of our graduates
According to our latest alumni survey
50,000+ students
enrolled in Germany’s largest university
Study contents
Online course overview
In the initial phase of your studies, the focus will be on developing the skills essential for becoming an excellent manager, irrespective of the industry. Subsequently, you will delve into industry-specific, specialized knowledge. This, combined with the foundational understanding of business fundamentals acquired earlier, will enable you to apply strategic and operational thinking tailored to the healthcare industry.
Explore various healthcare system delivery models, international healthcare policies, and laws, along with the unique economic conditions characterizing the healthcare sector. Gain insights into diverse healthcare market drivers, understand how policies are formulated, and consider the various interest groups that must be taken into account: politicians, general companies, and medical and pharmaceutical corporations.
In the initial phase of your studies, the focus will be on developing the skills essential for becoming an excellent manager, irrespective of the industry. Subsequently, you will delve into industry-specific, specialized knowledge. This, combined with the foundational understanding of business fundamentals acquired earlier, will enable you to apply strategic and operational thinking tailored to the healthcare industry. Explore various healthcare system delivery models, international healthcare policies, and laws, along with the unique economic conditions characterizing the healthcare sector. Gain insights into diverse healthcare market drivers, understand how policies are formulated, and consider the various interest groups that must be taken into account: politicians, general companies, and medical and pharmaceutical corporations. By comprehending the comprehensive process of designing healthcare policies, you enhance your prospects of navigating them successfully in your future role as a healthcare manager.
Module
ECTS
Leadership
5
Innovation and Entrepreneurship
5
Corporate Finance
5
International Marketing
5
Managerial Economics
5
Performance Measurement
5
Strategic Management
5
Business Ethics and Corporate Governance
5
Operations and Information Management
5
Health Systems and Policy
10
Economics of Health
10
Capstone Project Thesis & Defence
25
Admission
Entry requirements
You can commence your preferred study program at EPIBM upon meeting the specified requirements. Admission documents must be submitted in English or German; a translation is necessary if they are not originally issued in either of these two languages. Should you require assistance with translation, we can facilitate the process by connecting you with our reliable translation partners.
Careers
Your MBA – Healthcare Management career outlook
Upon completing your studies for an online MBA with a specialization in Healthcare Management, you will be uniquely qualified to undertake various responsibilities in the healthcare sector based on your preferences. Given the industry's vastness and continuous evolution, there is a consistently high demand for skilled professionals. As an MBA – Healthcare Management graduate, potential career paths include:
Consultant for Health Management:
Work as a corporate health manager, assisting corporations in designing appropriate health protocols and work conditions for their employees. Your tasks may vary, ranging from designing healthcare programs and planning strategies for integrating chronically ill employees into everyday business operations to collaborating with safety specialists on accident prevention. Regardless of the specific role, your responsibility will be to bridge the gap between the healthcare industry and the general public.
Hospital Account Manager:
As an account manager, you will serve as a contact person for hospitals across various touchpoints. Your responsibilities include nurturing long-term customer relationships, helping customers operate more efficiently, and facilitating the dissemination of extensive healthcare knowledge to a wide circle of clients. Develop new strategies to increase profitability from existing customer relationships and devise approaches to reach potential new clients.
Management Consultant in Healthcare:
Assist domestic and international healthcare enterprises in running more efficiently without compromising the quality of service. As a management consultant, you'll conduct market analysis, recommend restructuring steps, and suggest and implement cost-saving and value-adding business strategies. Your efforts will contribute to transforming companies into industry leaders, building your name and reputation in the process.
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Tuition fees
Online Study models & fees for your MBA degree in Healthcare Management
Depending on your personal or professional circumstances, you may desire to complete your studies as expeditiously as possible, or you may prefer a more flexible study program that is less time-consuming. That’s why we offer part-time options for all our study programs, allowing you to pursue your education alongside professional or personal commitments. We adjust your study fees based on your chosen time model.
If you find it challenging to complete your program within the given timeframe, no worries! If you realize that you need more time, you can easily switch to another time model with one month's notice before the end of the month.
There are no registration or administration fees charged when you apply for admission – fees are only applicable once your studies have commenced. If, for any reason, you are not admitted to a program due to not meeting the admission requirements, no fees will be charged.
Online-Fulltime (Duration 18 Month)
15,984 $
5,274 $ / Total CostOnline-Part-Time I (Duration 24 Month)
18,000 $
5,940 $ / Total CostOnline-Part-Time II (Duration 36 Month)
19,980 $
6,593 $ / Total CostOn Campus (Duration 18 Month)
32,000 $
15,025 $ / Total CostAll our study programmes include the following benefits
- Teaching and study material
- Marking of your end-of-module exams
- Monthly live and recorded tutorials
- Use of the online campus
- Individual study coaching
- Online exams
- Career coaching
- Learn English for free
- Money back guarantee during 1st month
Our global recognition
IU is recognised by WES Canada and U.S., which means your degree can be converted to points in the local system for purposes of immigration, work, or studies.
As the first EU institution in UNESCO's Global Education Coalition, IU is committed to ensuring accessible quality education to students in crisis worldwide through free online micro-credentials.
Our company partners
For over 20 years, IU has established partnerships with leading global companies. This offers you the chance to gain firsthand experience through internships and projects and allow us to adapt our learning content to the ever-evolving needs of the labour market. You'll benefit from an education designed to bridge the gap between theory and real-world practice, ensuring your readiness for your future career.
Recognition
Recognition of previous achievements
Have you already completed a training course, studied at a university or gained work experience? Have you completed a course or a learning path through EPIBM LinkedIn Learning, and earned a certificate? Then you have the opportunity to get your previous achievements recognised, and complete your studies at EPIBM sooner.
Save time:
Skip individual modules or whole semesters!
Even before you apply for a study programme, we’ll gladly check whether we can take your previous achievements into account: 100% online, no strings attached. Simply fill in our recognition application form, which you can find under the content section of each study programme's webpage, and upload it via our upload section. You can also e-mail it to us, or send it via post.
Send an email to [email protected] to find out which previous achievements you can get recognised. You can get your previous achievements recognised during your studies.
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That’s why after graduating, you’ll be able to apply your professional skills and knowledge, and work for development teams at any sector you find appealing.
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With an Applied Artificial Intelligence degree from IU University of Applied Sciences, you can take part in this vital field of technological development, and work on a wide variety of interesting projects.
Change what the world thinks about the possibilities that AI offers, and make a real difference in people’s lives, while enjoying every step of the process.
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