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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Digital Health under the number 1169424c. Who is the Master’s Degree in Digital Health (M.A.) at AKAD the right choice for?
The distance learning programme is aimed at academics working or preparing for specialist or management positions in healthcare, medical technology, the pharmaceutical industry, or related sectors. You are addressed if you want to actively shape digital transformation processes in the healthcare sector – for example, as a future Digital Health Manager, consultant, project manager, or specialist in telemedicine and data-driven innovations. The Master's is particularly suitable for people interested in the interface between technology, management and healthcare provision.
Formal admission requirements for the distance learning programme
You need a successfully completed university degree (at least a Bachelor’s) in one of the following subject groups:
- Human Medicine or Health Sciences
- Mathematics
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering
- Law
- Economics
- Social Sciences
If you obtained your degree abroad, you must additionally provide proof of sufficient German language skills, for example through DSH-2, TestDaF level 4, a C1 certificate, or an equivalent school leaving qualification.
Knowledge in the following areas is recommended:
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Fundamentals of Healthcare, Health Policy and Health Economics
- English at least at CEFR level C1
Any missing prior knowledge can be made up during the course as part of a preparatory module.
On a personal level, you should be willing to actively engage with complex digital technologies and their impact in healthcare. Interest in interdisciplinary work, organisational skills and the motivation to learn independently as well as online-based are important. Experience in the healthcare sector, IT affinity and strong communication skills make entry easier, but are not required.
How does the Master’s degree in Digital Health qualify you for the digital healthcare industry?
In the Digital Health (M.A.) distance learning programme at AKAD University, you acquire an interdisciplinary set of skills tailored to the challenges of digitalisation in healthcare. The curriculum includes the following key content areas:
- Digitalisation processes in healthcare: You analyse and shape the digital transformation of hospitals, care facilities and healthcare companies.
- Data Science and Big Data Analytics: You learn the basics of data analysis, methods for evaluating large data sets as well as the targeted use of Big Data for care innovations.
- Artificial Intelligence and Ethics: You engage with AI-based applications, ethical issues and legal frameworks in the digital context.
- Digital Health and Telemedicine: You are taught application scenarios, system solutions and future trends for digital care and telemedicine offerings.
- Management and Leadership: You develop skills in digital project management, healthcare leadership and business model development in the healthcare industry.
- Marketing and Communication: The programme covers aspects of digital media marketing, sales of digital health services and digital brand management.
- Evidence-based care: You learn to evaluate scientific studies and create decision-making bases for high-quality healthcare provision.
- Public Health and Health Economics: You are taught macroeconomic contexts and health economic methods in the context of societal change.
In the elective area (specialisations), you can specifically set your own professional focuses, for example in medical informatics, medical technology, pharmaceutical industry, digital leadership or health marketing. In the fourth semester, you write your master’s thesis including a colloquium and apply your acquired skills in practice.
How does the Digital Health distance learning programme work?
The Master’s programme is designed as a fully digital distance learning course and offers you maximum flexibility:
- Start of studies is possible at any time – no semester restrictions.
- You choose between three time models (24, 36 or 48 months) and can individually adapt the learning pace to your everyday life.
- All teaching takes place online, including learning materials (scripts, videos, podcasts), digital self-tests and interactive webinars.
- For most examinations, you use online exams, open-book formats or essays, which you submit flexibly via the campus.
- You complete the final thesis with a colloquium, usually via video conference.
- You benefit from AI-based learning aids, personal support from lecturers and digital study groups.
A free extension of the standard period of study is possible depending on the model. The online campus provides you with 24/7 access to all services, including organisational support, deadline management and exchange with other students.
What career prospects open up after the Master’s degree in Digital Health?
With a Master of Arts in Digital Health, you are ideally qualified for leadership tasks and expert roles related to digital transformation in healthcare. Possible fields of activity include:
- Digital Health Management: Controlling and implementing digital solutions in hospitals, care facilities and specialised departments.
- Chief Digital Officer (CDO): Leading digitalisation strategies and organisational development in the healthcare sector.
- Product Management: Developing, launching and further developing digital health products, for example in medical technology or the pharmaceutical industry.
- Medical Advisor: Advising on medical digitalisation projects, analysing causal relationships, supporting marketing and product communication.
- Professional interfaces: Taking on cross-sectional tasks between management, IT, medicine, care and public health.
Typical employers are hospitals, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, medical technology manufacturers, health start-ups and consulting firms focused on digital health. With this degree, you qualify for roles with high social relevance and good development opportunities in a future-oriented industry.
How are the costs for the Digital Health distance learning programme composed – and what financing options are available?
The tuition fees depend on the chosen time model:
- Sprint (24 months): €481 monthly (total cost approx. €11,544)
- Standard (36 months): €367 monthly (total cost approx. €13,212)
- Stretch (48 months): €319 monthly (total cost approx. €15,312)
An additional one-off examination fee of €960 is payable, which is often already included in the total amounts. Through discount campaigns (e.g. €2,111 discount including waiver of the examination fee when registering by a certain deadline), you significantly reduce your costs.
- Tax advantages: You can usually deduct the entire tuition fees as work-related expenses or special expenses for tax purposes.
- Employer sponsorship: Many companies financially support the further training of their employees.
- Discount campaigns: AKAD University regularly offers time-limited discounts and special conditions.
- Free trial phase: You can start the programme for four weeks without obligation and calmly check whether the digital course fits your goals.
- Recognition of prior achievements: Credits from other university studies can be recognised, which further reduces the total cost and duration of study.
AKAD University offers transparent costs and numerous financing options so that you can achieve your Master’s degree flexibly and in a planned way.
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