Health management, Master of Arts

Distance learning program @ AKAD University 

👉 The master's programme in Health Management at AKAD University is designed to further educate professionals and managers in the healthcare sector. The programme provides solid knowledge in the areas of business administration, health economics, and management. Students learn to analyse complex challenges in the healthcare sector, develop effective solutions, and successfully implement them. The programme is aimed at graduates of a first degree as well as working professionals who wish to further qualify. Upon completion of the programme, graduates are able to take on leadership positions in the healthcare sector and implement innovative concepts in health management.

At a Glance

🏫 Provider AKAD University, UAS based in Stuttgart (Germany)
Over 71,000 graduates in the past 60 years! The AKAD University offers more than 70 part-time distance learning courses with degrees in Bachelor, Master, MBA, and university certificate in the fields of Business & Management, Engineering & Computer Science, Communication & Culture, and Health & Social Sciences. All courses are accredited by ACQUIN or ZeVA and have been reviewed and approved by the Central Office for Distance Learning (ZFU).
🎓 Field of Study Health & SocialHealth management
📜 Degree Master of Arts (M.A.)
⏳ Duration 2 Semesters
🎯 ECTS 60 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction German
📖 Course contents Economic effects in health and social sciences, health care leadership, specialization, master's thesis and colloquium
📚 Electives Business psychology, specialist skills for the Pharmaceutical Industry I & II, Advanced Controlling and Corporate Finance, Health Marketing, New Work and Health Management in Companies, Digital Leadership, Digital Business
📅 Enrollment Anytime
💶 Fees
from 399 € monthly
from 7668 € total
🔗 More Info https://www.akad.de

Admission requirements

Admission requirement for the study programme version with 60 ECTS is

  • a university degree with at least 240 ECTS
  • or with at least 210 ECTS, in which case students will obtain a master's degree with less than 300 ECTS
  • or with at least 180 ECTS and relevant qualified professional experience of at least two years, in which case students will achieve a master's degree with fewer than 300 ECTS points.

Admission requirement for the study programme version with 90 ECTS is

  • a university degree with at least 210 ECTS
  • or with less than 210 ECTS and evidence of relevant qualified practical work experience of at least one year. In this case, students will earn a master's degree with fewer than 300 ECTS points.

Admission requirement for the study programme version with 120 ECTS is a completed university study with at least 180 ECTS in the subject group:

  • Human Medicine / Health Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Natural Sciences
  • the field of Business Administration
  • or an equivalent degree

Recommended skills:

  • Mathematics and Statistics
  • Basics of Healthcare
  • Foundations of Health Policy and Health Economics
  • English language skills at the level of "GER-C1" (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)

Missing prerequisites can be acquired through additional study support as part of the foundation course.

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