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Distance LearningBachelor
International Healthcare Management (B.A.)
180 ECTS credits. Language: English.
Duration:6 semesters・180 ECTSDepending on model
Accreditation:state-approvedZFU: 1134422
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Medical innovation, digital transformation and a new awareness of health are shaping the healthcare sector on a global scale. Managers have a very special role in this. Your task is to develop strategies to meet epidemiological challenges with scarce resources.
In your Bachelor's online study programme in International Healthcare Management, you will learn which companies and organisations operate in the healthcare market and how they influence healthcare worldwide.
Modern management, health policy and intercultural skills are the core points of your studies. Decide for yourself which electives you would like to equip yourself with for your professional future. You can choose your elective from attractive sectors such as Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Technology Industry or Healthcare Services. You can also prepare specifically for an in-demand role in this industry, such as Applied Sales, Online Marketing or Business Intelligence.
Study flexible
Study flexible
anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.
Learn innovatively
Learn innovatively
on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.
State-recognized
State-recognized
Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Summary
Your study programme summed up
Study programme & degree
B.A., 180 ECTS credits
Language: en
Full-time or part-time, 100% flexible
Starting date
Start today with Comfort Start – or start any time on your preferred date
Study duration & extension
36, 48, 72 months, depending on model Extension possible free of charge
Locations
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
Study fees
Starting at 235€/month, depending on model
Current discount campaign
Recognition & Approval
Study program is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 180 ECTS - EN: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 1134422
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Course Content
Your programme overview in the Bachelor's online study programme International Healthcare Management
At the beginning, you deal with the basics of Business Administration. You will learn how to secure funding for exciting projects and drive innovation. You will then get to know international health systems in more detail and dedicate yourself to health policy contexts.
Basic medical knowledge is also part of your studies. You will acquire knowledge in Epidemiology and Biostatistics and learn the best methods to identify promising research areas. Choose from exciting courses such as Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Technology Industry, Business Intelligence etc. to find the electives that will enrich your professional future.
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Academic Integrity and Writing for Business | 5 |
| Introduction to Academic Work | 5 |
| Business 101 | 5 |
| Healthcare Management | 5 |
| Medicine for Non-Medics I | 5 |
| Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Medicine for Non-Medics II | 5 |
| Statistics | 5 |
| International HR Management | 5 |
| International Health Systems | 5 |
| Management Accounting | 5 |
| Introduction to Health Economics | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Collaborative Work | 5 |
| Principles of Management | 5 |
| Health Financing | 5 |
| International Marketing | 5 |
| Introduction to Hospital Management | 5 |
| Introduction to Public Health | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Foundations in Epidemiology and Biostatistics | 5 |
| Intercultural and Ethical Decision-Making | 5 |
| Supply Chain Management I | 5 |
| Medical Information Technology and Software | 5 |
| Global Corporations and Globalization | 5 |
| Pharmaceutical Management | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Global Health | 5 |
| Project: Agile Project Management | 5 |
| Seminar: Technology in Healthcare | 5 |
| Quality Management in Healthcare | 5 |
| Elective A | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elective B | 10 |
| Elective C | 10 |
| Bachelor Thesis | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Elective A: | |
| Medical Technology Industry | 10 |
| Pharmaceutical Industry | 10 |
| Health Services Industry | 10 |
| Elective B & C: | |
| Medical Technology Industry | 10 |
| Pharmaceutical Industry | 10 |
| Health Services Industry | 10 |
| Accounting, Financing and Investment | 10 |
| Applied Sales | 10 |
| Business Intelligence | 10 |
| Career Development | 10 |
| Change and Agile Management | 10 |
| Global Sourcing and Supply Chain Management | 10 |
| Intercultural Psychology and CRM | 10 |
| Leadership and Organizational Behavior | 10 |
| Market Research and Product Management | 10 |
| Mastering Prompts | 10 |
| Online and Social Media Marketing | 10 |
| Studium Generale | 10 |
| AWS Cloud Specialization | 10 |
Career
Your professional future in International Healthcare Management
With your Bachelor's in International Healthcare Management, you are well-prepared for the challenges in globally operating companies in the healthcare industry. You have optimal entry and promotion opportunities in the fields of Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology or Medical Technology. Your skills are also needed in organisations in health care, nursing or rehabilitation, as well as in institutions with health-related planning and design tasks. After graduation, you will be able to work, for example, as a ...
As a Product Manager, you are responsible for planning, managing and controlling Marketing strategies for individual products and services or entire product lines. You deal with digital technologies and trends, develop customised solutions and expand product portfolios in line with demand.
In the health sector, in particular, quality is an important foundation in all areas of business. In this position, you ensure that all quality standards in the company are met. To do this, you primarily conduct tests and audits. The analysis of data and its documentation is part of your tasks, as well as the training of team members. If the situation demands it, you have direct contact with prospective buyers to collect data.
How do medical supplies and medicines come onto the market? With your help. As a Market Access Manager, you accompany your product protégés from the idea to the market launch and beyond. You determine the market potential of new concepts and plan the distribution channels of innovative medical and health products. In addition to Marketing and the accompanying legal framework, you will also deal with price negotiations and expand your network of relevant target groups.
Fees
Study model and prices for the online Bachelor's study programme in International Healthcare Management
Full-Time
Duration 36 Months
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.
€399
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Part-Time I
Duration 48 Months
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.
€344
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Part-Time II
Duration 72 Months
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.
€259
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Recognition
Recognition of previous achievements
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Admission requirements
Admission requirements
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.
Depending on your personal circumstances, you might be required to provide proof of your English language proficiency. Your skills would need to match the B2 level of the Common European Framework (CEF). We accept the following English language skills certificates*:
TOEFL (minimum 80 points) or
IELTS (minimum 6,0 points) or
Duolingo English Test (minimum 95 points) or
Cambridge Certificate (minimum Grade B)
Note: Proof must be provided before starting the study programme and must not be older than five years. Is English your native language, or have you graduated from an English-speaking school or institution of higher education? Then you do not need to prove your English language proficiency. Get in touch with our study advisors for more details.
*IU International University of Applied Sciences may accept other language certificates for English B2 (CEFR) at their discretion.
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