Master International Healthcare Management (MA)
IU International University of Applied Sciences – Online
Key Information
Campus location
Online
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
12 - 48 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 1,936 / per year *
Application deadline
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* Price for 120 ECTS courses starts from, includes up to 67% discount on tuition fees. For a personalized offer contact the University.
Introduction
Your degree, your way:
Demographic 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 a specialist understanding of issues central to the international healthcare industry.
Why IU?
- Germany’s largest University: With over 100,000 students from more than 153 countries
- Digital, Flexible, 100% online: IU offers outstanding, innovative digital learning materials and a great online environment for success in your studies wherever you are with online classes and exams 24/7.
- Fully Accredited Degree: All IU's degrees benefit from German state accreditation and are internationally recognized in major jurisdictions such as the EU, US and UK
- Study at a 5-star rated University from QS: IU is the first German university that achieved a 5-star rating for Online Learning from QS
- International Focus, Practical Orientation: 94% of their graduates have a job within six months of graduation.
- Scholarships available: Depending on your situation, motivation, and background, IU offers scholarships that can reduce your tuition fees by up to 67%.
A short overview of your study
- Degree: Master of Arts (MA)
- Credits: 60 ECTS or 120 ECTS
- Start of study: Anytime (no fixed start date or enrolment deadlines)
- Study duration: Standard period of study: 12, 18 or 24 months (60 ECTS) or 24, 26 or 48 months (120 ECTS).
- Study model: Online study including online exams 24/7
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Career Opportunities
Career Relevance
Healthcare professionals who take responsibility, drive innovation in medical care and influence health policy issues are in demand - and the trend is rising. The healthcare market in most countries is growing faster than their GDP. With your Master's degree in International Healthcare Management, excellent career prospects await you in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology or medical technology. You could advance to the management level in international companies and shape the healthcare system of the future. Here are a few examples.
Healthcare Management Consultant
As a Healthcare Management Consultant, you work in an advisory capacity or manage your own projects. You organise market studies that serve as the basis for marketing new products and technologies or steer research in lucrative directions. Your knowledge of regulatory framework conditions and intelligent pricing helps you to develop optimised market strategies.
Product Manager
In this position, you take responsibility for products or services in a selected region. In doing so, you keep a close eye on the framework conditions and requirements of the respective countries. With your commitment, everything runs smoothly from product launch to market introduction - not least because you have expertise in product lifecycle management after your healthcare management studies at the IU International University.
International Regulatory Manager
After completing your distance learning programme in Healthcare Management, you will be well acquainted with country-specific conditions and problems in the various healthcare markets. This is what makes you so successful in your position as an International Regulatory Manager in the pharmaceutical industry. You develop country-specific strategies and ensure compliance with all legal requirements.
Admissions
Curriculum
The international aspect is a central component of your studies. In addition to the specifics of managing cross-border companies, you will learn about the mechanisms of the global healthcare market. The 60-ECTS programme complements your knowledge from your first degree and links directly to your practical experience from your professional life. In our 120-ECTS programme, you will gain in-depth insights into the economic and political situation of international health markets. Your understanding of the economic analysis of health care markets will be sharpened and you will learn to assess the particular relevance of quality and risk management in the healthcare industry.
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Electives
In the 120-ECTS Master of International Healthcare Management distance learning programme, you have the opportunity to choose specialisations worth 20 ECTS credits and gain in-depth knowledge in functions and sectors you want to work in. In the 60 ECTS programme, you choose a specialisation of 10 ECTS in areas such as Digital Health, Public Health, Innovation in Pharma and Medical Technology as well as Accounting and more.
- Digital Health
- Public Health
- Innovation in Pharma and Medical Technology
- Accounting
- Consumer Behaviour and Research
- Corporate Finance and Investment
- Communication and Public Relations
- Data Science and Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- International and Intercultural Management
- Negotiation and International HR
- Product Development and Design Thinking
- Sales Management
Rankings
Accreditations, Rankings, and Memberships
AccreditationIU International University of Applied Sciences has received system accreditation from EQAR, FIBAA, the German Accreditation Council, the German Council of Science and Humanities, and WES Canada. This means their courses, faculty and teaching material all match the rigorous standards that have been set for them and they can now accredit their own programmes. | |
Cambridge Assessment International Education / High School Diploma A-LevelsIU is the first online university partner of Cambridge International's high school diploma A-Levels. Students now have a chance to earn a high school diploma while studying for a bachelor’s degree – with no additional cost. The A-Levels is a unique 12-month course with a 150-hour workload, which you take alongside your bachelor courses. The A-Levels concludes with an exam that can be retaken an infinite number of times. | |
Awards and RankingsIU is the first German university to get 99/100 on the QS Stars Report, but they also topped 6 out of 25 categories in Germany’s largest university ranking by CHE. Recently IU’s online MBA programmes ranked 26th in Europe in the prestigious QS Online MBA Rankings, an impressive achievement and recognition on the international stage. | |
MembershipsIU is a member of the Business Graduate’s Association, Online Learning Consortium, AASCB, and UNESCO's Global Education Coalition. These memberships give them connections to other institutions, companies, and NGOs as well as top-tier degree programmes and lifelong learning development courses. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, IU helps students in need to continue their education and pursue lifelong learning. |
Global Recognition and Academic Partners
Global RecognitionAs IU is recognised by WES Canada and U.S., their degrees can be converted into points according to local academic standards in the Canadian Immigration Point System and American Immigration Assessment Scheme. In April 2023, IU became the first German university to be a member of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), the only public authority in India that ascertains foreign institutions. This means that their on-campus programmes are recognised by employers across India and other Commonwealth Nations. |
Academic PartnersThrough partnerships with academic institutions from all around the world, IU offers a more affordable way for students to study and live abroad. The IU Study Abroad Alliance lets students start a degree online at IU and complete it at a partner university in the US, Canada, Australia or Europe, where career opportunities are aplenty. |
Program Tuition Fee
Scholarships and Funding
Online Scholarship Initiative: Save up to 67%!
Get your European degree from the largest universities for online studies in Germany — without sacrificing your job or family commitments!
With over 20 years of experience and over 100,000 worldwide students, IU offers scholarships from 25% up to 67%.
Distance learning at IU International University of Applied Sciences offers students the opportunity to develop on a personal and professional level and advance their careers through flexible, practice-oriented study.
You can start your education whenever you want - studies and exams are available to you 24/7.
(Be aware that IU scholarships are not available to students from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland)
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