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Do you want to actively shape the healthcare sector without giving up your current career or personal commitments? With the distance learning programmeour studies: You save at least 50 ECTS credits. "Gesundheitsmanagement” (B.A.) at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU), you secure a gateway to a significant growth market. Your future in the healthcare sector awaits you – flexible and fully digital.
*This programme focuses on health care management.
How your studies get you ahead:
Delve into specialisations like artificial intelligence and health services research, which shape your career entry in a competent and future-oriented manner.
Benefit from our practical approach, which prepares you for real challenges in health management.
Create pathways into diverse professional fields – from administration to consulting to quality management.
With completed vocational training as "Kaufmann:frau im Gesundheitswesen" (Healthcare Management Assistant), you benefit both time-wise and financially during your studies: You save at least 50 ECTS credits.
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
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on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
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Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
B.A., 180 ECTS credits
Language: de
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Study programme independent of time & place, no mandatory attendance, innovative study tools available on online-campus, AI study assistant Syntea, exams online or at nearest examination centre
Starting at 235€/month, depending on model
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 158514c
With relevant vocational training as "Kaufmann:frau im Gesundheitswesen" (Healthcare Management Assistant), recognition of 50 to 90 ECTS credits is possible.
If you apply for an online study programme in health and social care using the voucher code SOZIAL26, you will save €2,444 on your tuition fees and receive a free iPad on top.
Your compass for the future in healthcare: The Bachelor's in "Gesundheitsmanagement” perfectly combines theory and practice. While the compulsory modules immerse you into the depths of health management, elective modules like “Technik im Gesundheitswesen” or “KI in der Gesundheitsversorgung” allow you to follow your personal interests. Specialisation tracks like “Pflegemanagement” equip you with specialised knowledge that sets you apart from other health managers. And thanks to the dual concept, you start accruing career successes during your studies – supported by experts and practice-oriented projects.
Electives: In Electives A, B and C, you choose two elective modules each. Elective D: Decide at the beginning of your studies between an internship at a company or all modules from Elective D. You complete the internship with a written reflection. If you choose the modules from Elective D, all modules from this elective must be completed. Mixed forms between the internship and Elective D are not possible.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Einführung in das Gesundheitsmanagement | 5 |
| Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 5 |
| Medizin für Nichtmediziner:innen I | 5 |
| Einführung in das wissenschaftliche Arbeiten für Psychologie und Gesundheit | 5 |
| Projekt: Agiles Projektmanagement | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Rahmenbedingungen des Gesundheitsmarktes | 5 |
| Buchführung und Bilanzierung | 5 |
| Medizin für Nichtmediziner:innen II | 5 |
| Statistik | 5 |
| Projekt: Nachhaltigkeit im Gesundheitswesen und in der Pflege | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung | 5 |
| Personalmanagement im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Marketing | 5 |
| Projekt: Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Seminar: Gesundheitsmarkt im Wandel | 5 |
| Controlling im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Abrechnungssysteme im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Recht im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Projekt: E-Health | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Projekt: Qualitätsmanagement im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul A | 10 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul B | 10 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Projekt: Dienstleistungsmanagement im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul C | 10 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D | 5 |
| Bachelorarbeit | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Wahlpflichtmodul A (Es sind 10 ECTS Punkte zu wählen) | |
| Einführung in das Krankenkassenmanagement | 5 |
| Gesundheitspolitik | 5 |
| Einführung in das Krankenhausmanagement | 5 |
| Krankenhaussettings – Rahmenbedingungen und Handlungsstrategien | 5 |
| Einführung in das Pflegemanagement | 5 |
| Handlungsansätze im Pflegemarkt | 5 |
| Einführung in das Praxismanagement | 5 |
| Spezifika des Praxismanagements | 5 |
| Gesundheitsökonomie I (Zielgruppenarbeit) | 5 |
| Gesundheitsökonomie II (Zweiter Gesundheitsmarkt) | 5 |
| Technik im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Digital Health | 5 |
| Investition und Finanzierung | 5 |
| Sozialpolitik | 5 |
| Anatomie und Physiologie | 5 |
| Sozialrecht | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul B (Es sind 10 ECTS Punkte zu wählen) | |
| Versorgungsforschung | 5 |
| Versorgungsmanagement | 5 |
| Gesundheitspolitik | 5 |
| Versorgungsmanagement | 5 |
| Pflegecontrolling | 5 |
| Qualitätsmanagement in der Pflege | 5 |
| Versorgungsforschung | 5 |
| Versorgungsmanagement | 5 |
| Preispolitik im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Budgetverhandlungen im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| mHealth: Monitoring und Interventionen | 5 |
| Einführung in Datenschutz und IT-Sicherheit | 5 |
| Investition und Finanzierung | 5 |
| Sozialpolitik | 5 |
| Anatomie und Physiologie | 5 |
| Einführung in das Pflegemanagement | 5 |
| Sozialrecht | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul C (Es sind 10 ECTS Punkte zu wählen) | |
| Preispolitik im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Budgetverhandlungen im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Abrechnungssysteme der Kranken-, Alten-, Heilerziehungspflege | 5 |
| Finanzierungssysteme Kranken-, Alten-, Heilerziehungspflege | 5 |
| Investition und Finanzierung | 5 |
| Technik im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Versorgungsforschung | 5 |
| HTA und Pharmakoökonomie | 5 |
| Digitale Medien und Technologien in Therapie und Pflege | 5 |
| Digitale Transformation und Ethik im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement | 5 |
| Seminar: Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement | 5 |
| Projekt: Global Digital Health | 5 |
| Internationale Gesundheitssysteme | 5 |
| Global Health | 5 |
| Gesundheitspsychologie | 5 |
| Gesundheit, Stress und Schlaf | 5 |
| Sozialpolitik | 5 |
| Gesundheitspolitik | 5 |
| Gesundheitstourismus I | 5 |
| Gesundheitstourismus II | 5 |
| Fitnessmanagement | 5 |
| Advanced Leadership I | 5 |
| Advanced Leadership II | 5 |
| Unternehmensführung | 5 |
| Unternehmensrecht | 5 |
| Business Consulting I | 5 |
| Business Consulting II | 5 |
| International Management | 5 |
| Spezialaspekte des Projektmanagements | 5 |
| Business-Controlling I | 5 |
| Business-Controlling II | 5 |
| Personalwesen Spezialisierung I | 5 |
| Personalwesen Spezialisierung II | 5 |
| Arbeitsrecht I: Begründung des Arbeitsverhältnisses | 5 |
| Arbeitsrecht II: Leistungsstörungen und Beendigung des Arbeitsverhältnisses | 5 |
| Positive Psychologie | 5 |
| Positive Leadership | 5 |
| Onlinemarketing | 5 |
| Social-Media-Marketing | 5 |
| E-Commerce I | 5 |
| E-Commerce II | 5 |
| Artificial Intelligence | 5 |
| Projekt: KI-Exzellenz mit kreativen Prompt-Techniken | 5 |
| Fremdsprache Englisch | 5 |
| Anatomie und Physiologie | 5 |
| Einführung in das Pflegemanagement | 5 |
| Sozialrecht | 5 |
| Lebenslanges und digitales Lernen: Kompetenzen und Praktiken | 5 |
| Project: AWS - Cloud Essentials | 5 |
| Project: AWS - Cloud Essentials | 5 |
| Biodiversität: Herausforderungen, Handlungsfelder und Lösungsansätze | 5 |
| Klimawandel: Herausforderungen, Handlungsfelder und Lösungsansätze | 5 |
| Self-Leadership: Kompetenzen und Praktiken | 5 |
| Büromanagement: Einführung | 5 |
| Büromanagement: Vertiefung | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D (Wenn Du Dich für das Praktikum entscheidest) | |
| Praktikum: Gesundheits- und Pflegemanagement | 30 |
| Wahlpflichtmodul D (Wenn Du Dich für die 6 Module entscheidest) | |
| Kollaboratives Arbeiten | 5 |
| Einführung in die Gesundheitsökonomie | 5 |
| Interprofessionelle und kultursensible Zusammenarbeit im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Gesundheit und Prävention | 5 |
| Seminar: Aktuelle Themen der Digitalisierung im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Public Health Intervention | 5 |

Do you want a flexible study programme that's also practical? You're in the right place: at IU, you have the possibility to deepen your knowledge in an integrated internship in the field of your programme (30 ECTS credits). Alternatively, you can expand your expertise in practice-oriented modules (30 ECTS credits). Simply decide in the first semester, which type of practical knowledge suits you and your goals. If you already have work experience or gain it during your studies, you can have this credited or recognised under certain conditions – saving you time and money.
Did you know? During your studies, you have the opportunity to take our new AI module*. Here, you will learn everything you need to know about AI to be prepared for the professional world of tomorrow.
*Further information can be found in your module handbook.

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Did you know that with your completed vocational training, you can save a significant amount of time and money? In the bachelor's programme "Gesundheitsmanagement”, you particularly benefit from training as "Kaufmann:frau im Gesundheitswesen (IHK)" (Healthcare Management Assistant) – and save between 50 and 90 ECTS credits by having it recognised.
You can also benefit from other vocational training. Simply submit your application for recognition online to find out more – no strings attached.

With completed vocational training as a "Kaufmann:frau im Gesundheitswesen" (IHK) (Healthcare Management Assistant IHK), you save 74 ECTS credits in the Bachelor of Health Management with A-levels or 64 ECTS credits without A-levels.
To have your vocational training recognised towards your studies, simply fill out our application for recognition – without commitment and 100% online. To secure all the advantages of our recognition, you should definitely submit the application before the end of the trial month. Even if your vocational training is not listed above, you can save time and money through recognition.
Need help with your recognition application? Our recognition guide brings together all the key information you need.
We make it possible: At IU International University of Applied Sciences you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!
With vocational or high school diploma With a general university entrance qualification (high school diploma) or an entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences (vocational diploma: academic and practical part), you can enter our Bachelor's study programme* directly.
Graduates from Waldorf schools and vocational colleges in Baden-Württemberg must have their entrance qualification for universities of applied sciences confirmed by the relevant authority in order to be able to study in another federal state. This also applies if you want to study in a federal state other than Thuringia. Additional achievements may be required. Our student advisory team will answer any questions about this.
* For applicants with international school diplomas (e.g. IB-Diploma) or degrees earned abroad, the institution conducts an equivalence test (according to Anabin).
You can also study at IU International University of Applied Sciences (IU) without a high school diploma. To do so, you simply need:
A master craftsman's certificate or
Advanced professional training (e.g. as an IHK business administrator) or
At least two years of recognized vocational training in Germany, followed by at least 3 years of professional experience (full-time)*: Depending on the focus of your training and professional activity and what you want to study, you can start directly with a trial phase or prove your aptness in other ways.
*If you have completed your vocational training and professional experience within Europe, but outside of Germany, the university will carry out an equivalency assessment. EU qualifications can be accepted as equivalent if your vocational qualification is comparable to a German vocational qualification at level DQR 4.
We require proof of your German language skills from prospective foreign students for the German language study programme. You can prove this to us as follows:
TestDaF (TND3, min. 3 points in all sections, level B2)
DSH (DSH1, level B2)
Telc (Telc B2, level B2)
ÖSD (ÖSD B2, level B2)
Please note: The proof must be submitted before the start of the study programme and must not be older than five years as a rule.
If you apply for an online study programme in health and social care using the voucher code SOZIAL26, you will save €2,444 on your tuition fees and receive a free iPad on top.
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