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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Medical Leadership under the number 1165624. Who Benefits from the MBA Medical Leadership?
The MBA Medical Leadership programme is aimed at licensed physicians who already have at least two years of professional experience and wish to specifically prepare for leadership roles in clinics, outpatient departments, practices, hospital administration, or the pharmaceutical industry. The programme is particularly suitable for professionals who want to advance into a managerial position – such as senior physician, chief physician, or Medical Director – or take on entrepreneurial responsibility in their own practice. The programme also appeals to doctors who want to acquire targeted skills in health economics, personnel management, and digitalisation in order to act effectively in strategic and interdisciplinary team environments.
Formal Admission Requirements for the Medical Leadership Distance Learning Programme
To be admitted to the MBA Medical Leadership, you need to provide the following:
- Completed university degree in human medicine (state or equivalent graduation certificate)
- At least two years of relevant, qualified professional experience as a licensed physician
- For international applicants: proof of German language skills (at least DSH-2, GER C1, TestDaF level 4 or a correspondingly recognised school leaving certificate)
Recommended, but not mandatory prior knowledge includes:
- Experience in academic work, particularly in writing scientific texts
- Basic knowledge of business administration and statistics
- English skills at GER-C1 level
Missing fundamentals can be acquired alongside studying through preparatory offers.
Important personal prerequisites are a willingness to collaborate interdisciplinarily, strong communication skills, leadership potential, and the ability to organise your own learning within the framework of a part-time distance learning programme. Previous experience with digital medicine, a high degree of self-reflection, and openness to business administration topics facilitate a successful course of study.
Which competencies does the MBA Medical Leadership programme teach?
In the Medical Leadership programme, you acquire specialist knowledge and practical skills at the interface of medicine, management, and digitalisation. The curriculum covers economic, personnel, and digital aspects of leadership in healthcare. You learn to evaluate scientific work and analyse evidence-based healthcare. A focus lies on the introduction and implementation of Digital Health, telemedicine, and the digitalisation of processes in medicine and nursing. You engage intensively with Public Health and health economics and build knowledge in cost and performance accounting as well as controlling in healthcare.
- Personnel recruitment and retention: Development of strategies for retaining skilled workers and motivating employees in clinics and practices
- Controlling & Finance: Budgeting, cost-effectiveness analyses, and resource management in the healthcare system
- Medical Leadership: Leading interdisciplinary teams, self-management, communication, and conflict resolution specifically in the medical context
- Specialisations: Options such as medical director roles, practice management skills, Medical Director in the pharmaceutical industry, New Work and healthcare management, or key figure-based strategic controlling
- Degree completion: Independent master’s thesis including a colloquium on a practice-relevant question
The content is oriented towards current challenges in healthcare, such as the shortage of skilled workers, digitalisation, and agile working methods. You develop the ability to competently take on complex leadership tasks under changing conditions and to develop innovative solutions for organisations in the medical and nursing sectors.
What is the process and structure of the distance learning programme?
The MBA Medical Leadership programme lasts 18, 24, or 36 months depending on the chosen schedule model and is organised 100% online. The start of studies is flexible – you can begin at any time. The entire learning process takes place on the virtual AKAD Campus, including access to all materials, online lectures, digital examinations, and personal support.
- Independent learning with digital scripts, videos, podcasts, and interactive training
- Individual learning pace by freely choosing the order of modules
- Regular online seminars, webinars, and exchange formats with lecturers and other students
- Proof of achievement through online exams, term papers, case studies, and open-book examinations
- At the end, writing the master’s thesis and defence in a digital colloquium
- Flexible exam registration – exams can be taken online around the clock
- Optional: Recognition of prior achievements to shorten the study period and reduce fees
You benefit from personal support through fixed contacts for each module and can network with other students via forums or regional groups. The study setup can be optimally combined with a demanding professional life or family commitments. A free trial month makes starting easier.
For which career paths does Medical Leadership (MBA) qualify you?
The MBA Medical Leadership opens up a variety of career opportunities in healthcare. The programme is specifically aimed at physicians with professional experience who are aiming for a leadership role or wish to deepen their management skills.
- Leadership positions in clinics: You qualify for positions as chief physician, senior consultant, or medical director and take responsibility in hospital management.
- Practice management and establishment: The focus on practice management skills enables you to build up and successfully run your own practice – including financial control and personnel management.
- Medical Director in the pharmaceutical industry: The programme provides industry knowledge and specifically prepares you for leadership roles in medical-scientific departments of pharmaceutical or medical technology companies.
- Consulting in healthcare: Through knowledge in cost-effectiveness, healthcare management, and Digital Health, you can take on consultancy roles in companies, associations, or authorities as a Health Care Consultant.
- Shaper of digitalisation: With methodological knowledge of eHealth and agile working models, you can steer and manage the digital transformation in outpatient, inpatient, or public institutions.
The qualification provides you with recognition both nationally and internationally, opens access to specialised management positions in the medical sector, and significantly improves your labour market prospects.
What costs and funding opportunities should you expect with the MBA Medical Leadership?
Tuition fees depend on the chosen schedule model and (status June 2024) amount to:
- Stretch (36 months): €369 per month (total costs: €13,284)
- Standard (24 months): €489 per month (total costs: €11,736)
- Sprint (18 months): €619 per month (total costs: €11,142)
Additionally, there is a one-time examination fee of €960, which may be included in the total costs – please check the precise calculation before starting your studies. The price includes all learning materials, digital tools, support, and online examinations. Furthermore, the following options for financial relief exist:
- Free extension of the study period is possible by several months depending on the model
- Tax deductibility of fees as work-related expenses or special expenses
- Funding by employers is common, as the qualification has direct relevance to professional practice
- Discount campaigns and price reductions are offered regularly
- Cost reduction through recognition of prior achievements (e.g. through previously completed modules)
The programme can be tested risk-free for four weeks. No costs are incurred during the trial phase. Except for the study and examination fees, you only have to cover travel and accommodation costs for voluntary on-site events (e.g. networking events) yourself.
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