Next start of studies: Bad Honnef: March / September - Berlin: April / October
Accreditation: FIBAA accredited
Credits: 90 ECTS
Language of instruction: 100% English
Overview:
Career springboard MBA
The healthcare sector in Germany is an innovative employer and major exporter. With a market share of about ten percent, it is a rapidly growing area - not just for classic medical professions.
Do you already have work experience in this area, but now want to expand your management skills so you can reach the next level in your career? Then our MBA with a major in Health Care Management is the right choice for you.
You will be in a position to successfully fill leadership positions in healthcare institutions, such as hospitals and care facilities, as well as consulting firms and medical-technology and pharmaceutical manufacturing companies.
Facts about the degree programme:
Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Study model: on Campus, Smart Entry
Campus: Bad Honnef, Berlin
Programme duration: 3 semesters
Admission: Bachelor’s degree, professional experience, proof of English language skills
Studying in Bad Honnef.
Bad Honnef is idyllically located in one of the most beautiful areas of North Rhine-Westphalia – with direct connections to the metropolis of Cologne and the cultural city of Bonn. There are also a lot of options for recreation during your studies: The island of Grafenwerth, the Siebengebirge and the Drachenfels, which towers over Bad Honnef, offer places to relax or go mountain biking or hiking. And for those you who prefer something a little more exciting: Cologne and Bonn are ideal for shopping, cultural events and parties. To change the viewing direction, simply drag the image with the mouse pointer in the desired direction.
Programme Structure.
What you will learn from us
The MBA gives you expert and general management know-how and will help you develop your individual methodical skills:
You will deepen your knowledge in the areas of business management and leadership through academic and practice-oriented modules.
You will actively work on your soft skills such as communication skills and intercultural awareness.
You deal intensively with the complex processes of healthcare management.
You deal intensively with the complex processes of healthcare management.
You identify the most important requirements in strategic management and learn how to implement them using the most important management tools.
You deepen your knowledge of quality-management instruments such as audits, risk management, controlling and monitoring.
You learn about the foundations of HR management – especially against the background of increasing staff shortages, e.g. in the healthcare sector.
How does the course of studies work?.
In the second semester of your MBA programme International Business, you choose your major and set your personal focus.
Where you will be studying
You can pursue your MBA degree at the two German campuses in Bad Honnef and Berlin.
Admission.
Studying at the IU supports and challenges you. Here is what you need to become part of our university.
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university (3 year programme or equivalent to 180 ECTS)
Final grade of at least "Satisfactory" (Minimum grade point average equivalent of 3.0 according to the German grading system)
At least 2 years of full-time professional and relevant experience after your Bachelor´s graduation (internships do not qualify)
Proof of English proficiency: Academic IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL IBT 80 points / PTE 56 points (overall) / Cambridge Advanced or Proficiency
Just send us your application and our Admission team will guide you on your options
Where you will be studying.
Students who want to focus diligently on their studies but also enjoy themselves shouldn’t have to spend their time in crowded lecture halls, dusty libraries or long queues in front of their professors’ offices. Small study groups ensure you receive excellent support at the IU and have a “direct line” to the lecturers. Our professors and lecturers have a wealth of practical experience and outstanding expertise; many of them are still active in companies in addition to their work at IU. Our different campuses offer you everything you need for your education and well-being: modern seminar rooms, libraries, IT support, WIFI and a canteen; and in Bad Honnef there is also a café and a bar right on campus.
Career:
What are my prospects?
With an MBA degree in Health Care Management, you acquire the specialist knowledge you will need as a successful leader in the healthcare industry. Your potential employers include healthcare and care insurance providers, medical facilities, pharmaceutical companies and health tourism institutions. After graduation, for example, you can work as a ...
Occupational Health Management Consultant
Hospital Account Manager
Healthcare Business Consultant
Your career? International!.
Whether it is at a global medium-sized company or at a multinational corporation abroad – the IU prepares you well for the global job market. The numbers speak for themselves: 3 out of 4 of our graduates work in an international environment, and every third person works abroad.
Valuable contacts and a top-class network
As well as talent and hard work, a good education and a certain knowledge of your sector, there is another important factor in starting your career successfully – good contacts and a good network:
department heads and lecturers have numerous contacts in industry
at the annual "Career Day" recruiting fair, you can make valuable contacts on the campus to improve your career prospects
you will often be able to find internships and entry-level positions during your studies thanks to the IU network