M.A. International Healthcare Management

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.

• 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)

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
  

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.