Master-Distance Learning International Healthcare Management

Study by your own rules
60 or 120 ECTS English
Distance Learning

Start your master’s programme in International Healthcare Management today

Are you interested in the structure and organisation of the healthcare system? Then the master’s programme International Healthcare Management is just right for you! You deepen your technical knowledge and combine it with valuable organisational and management skills. With your degree, you are ready for attractive management positions in medical companies, hospitals or care facilities. 
 
There are two master's programmes to choose from: If you have already completed a bachelor's programme with a subject-related focus, you can deepen your knowledge in the consecutive 120 ECTS master's programme. With professional experience in the medical industry, our 60 ECTS programme is just right for you

Summary Your study programme summed up
  • Study programme & degree
    Master of Arts (M.A.) 60 or 120 ECTS
    English
    Full-time or part-time
  • Application & starting date
    Start immediately or anytime
    Online application, no application deadlines
  • Study duration & extension
    12-48 months, depending on model
    Extension possible free of charge
  • Locations
    Study programme independent of time & place
    No mandatory attendance
    Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
    Exams online or at nearest examination centre
  • Study fees
    Starting at 329€/month, depending on model
    Regular discount campaigns
  • Recognition & Approval
    The IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

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Study Programs

Your study programmes in International Healthcare Management

The International Healthcare Management course is available as a 60 ECTS and 120 ECTS programme: 

Your admission requirements for the 60 ECTS programme: 

  • Completed undergraduate degree 
  • With 210 ECTS from the first degree: Direct access possible with proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience at the beginning of the study programme. 
  • With 180 ECTS from a completed first degree: Attendance of courses amounting to 30 ECTS and proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience OR proof of at least two years of qualified professional experience at the beginning of the study programme. 
  • Proof of your English language skills 

Your advantage: Achieve your master's programme in the shortest possible time, building on your professional experience. 

 
Your admission requirements for the 120 ECTS programme: 

  • Completed, undergraduate studies with an economics or business focus 
  • If your first degree does not have an economics or business focus, you can be admitted via a master’s entrance exam. 
  • Proof of your English language skills 

Your advantage: Invest a little more time for deeper know-how, building on your bachelor's programme. 

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Your electives allow you to focus on those areas that best fit your goals. You prepare for the career you want with the subjects you care about.

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

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Advantages

Your advantages in IU Distance Learning

Your degree brings with it many career advantages, such as the chance of a salary increase, more attractive tasks or career advancement. In addition, you will develop personally! We make sure that you can integrate your studies as flexibly as possible into your daily work and family life.
Connect & interact
Innovative tools connect you with your community of students and tutors.
Professional development
This study programme is ideal for your professional development.
Practice-oriented
In practice-oriented projects, you get to apply your knowledge directly.

Your electives in the master’s programme International Healthcare Management

Study as practice-oriented as possible: In the master’s programme International Healthcare Management you choose your direction according to your interests. In the 60 ECTS programme you choose one of 13 elective modules: For example digital health, sales management or consumer behavior and research. In the 120 ECTS programme you choose two out of 13 compulsory elective modules to start your future. Modules such as public health, data science and analytics and innovation in pharma and medical zechnology are available to you.

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

Simply register online for your desired programme.
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Careers

Your professional future

Healthcare Management Consultant

You take over the project management! As a Healthcare Management Consultant, you ensure that projects such as market studies are organized and carried out effectively. You will also advise companies in all steps: from market studies to the development and marketing of new products and technologies.

Find out more about our 120 ECTS programme

Why IU is the best choice
  • Personalised & flexible

    You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies! 

  • State-approved & award-winning

    Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us. 

  • Here for you – personally

    Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching. 

  • Practically oriented

    Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.