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Demographic changes are presenting the industry with new challenges. The number of individuals in need of care and treatment is steadily increasing. At the same time, many healthcare institutions are forced to regulate their expenses and reduce costs. This calls for efficient strategies to not only remain competitive but also ensure sustainable success in the healthcare sector while meeting the needs of patients. As a health manager, you combine specialized expertise with essential business knowledge, ready to bring fresh ideas – now and in the future.
In the health management training, concluding with the business economist qualification, we prepare you for roles at the intersection of health and economics, equipping you for future leadership tasks in the healthcare sector. Want to deepen your knowledge even further? No problem! The content of this training, as well as the fees already paid, can be credited as external achievements towards the bachelor's programme in "Gesundheitsmanagement” at IU International University of Applied Sciences. A university entrance qualification is required for this.
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Further Education (IU)
Language: de
Standard: 18 months
Various time models
Starting date flexible at any time
From €259 per month, depending on the time model chosen
Possible with or without A-levels
Programme is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 90 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 286017
Apply now and start today – or choose your starting date flexibly. You can then test IU for 1 month free of charge. Fees only apply if you decide to continue.
With the further education programme „Betriebswirt:in im Gesundheitsmanagement (IU)" at IU International University of Applied Sciences, you have the chance to expand your knowledge and gain initial business management skills. Additionally, your certificate offers an academic qualification to boost your career, whether you're aiming for advancement or a change of field. The content of this further education programme, as well as the tuition fees you’ve already paid, can be credited as non-university achievements towards the bachelor's programme Gesundheitsmanagement at IU. A higher education entrance qualification is required for this.
Please note: Successful completion does not automatically grant a higher education entrance qualification for a (subsequent) study programme!
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| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Einführung in das Gesundheitsmanagement | 5 |
| Betriebswirtschaftslehre | 5 |
| Rahmenbedingungen des Gesundheitsmarktes | 5 |
| Recht im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Marketing | 5 |
| Projekt: Agiles Projektmanagement | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Buchführung und Bilanzierung | 5 |
| Kosten- und Leistungsrechnung | 5 |
| Controlling im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Managerial Economics | 5 |
| Digital Health | 5 |
| Projekt: Nachhaltigkeit im Gesundheitswesen und in der Pflege | 5 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Abrechnungssysteme im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Personalmanagement im Gesundheitswesen | 5 |
| Seminar: Gesundheitsmarkt im Wandel | 5 |
| Projekt: Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement | 5 |
| Wahlpflichtmodule | 10 |
| Module | ECTS credits |
|---|---|
| Wahlpflichtmodule (es sind 10 ECTS-Punkte zu wählen) | |
| Einführung in das Pflegemanagement | 5 |
| Handlungsansätze im Pflegemarkt | 5 |
| Gesundheitstourismus I | 5 |
| Gesundheitstourismus II | 5 |
| Gesundheitsökonomie I (Zielgruppenarbeit) | 5 |
| Gesundheitsökonomie II (Zweiter Gesundheitsmarkt) | 5 |
| Einführung in das Krankenhausmanagement | 5 |
| Krankenhaussettings – Rahmenbedingungen und Handlungsstrategien | 5 |
| Sozialpolitik | 5 |
| Gesundheitspolitik | 5 |
| Einführung in das Praxismanagement | 5 |
| Spezifika des Praxismanagements | 5 |
Through the further education programme „Betriebswirt:in im Pflegemanagement," you’ll gain not only business management expertise but also comprehensive foundational knowledge in health management. With the growing demand for skilled professionals in the health sector due to demographic shifts, there’s a high need for leaders who can establish structures, organise resources, and manage facilities.
If you wish to further your qualifications after completing your programme, the tuition fees you've already paid and your achievements can be credited as non-university achievements towards the bachelor's programme Gesundheitsmanagement at IU International University of Applied Sciences.

At IU International University of Applied Sciences, you have the opportunity to complete your Bachelor's degree in the distance learning programme "Gesundheitsmanagement" in two stages.
Through our programme, we prepare you to earn your Bachelor of Arts degree. In the first step, you’ll need to successfully complete selected modules from the curriculum. Credits from further education will then be credited towards your bachelor's degree in the second step. With your "Betriebswirt:in im Gesundheitsmanagement (IU)" certificate and your bachelor's degree, you’ll not only impress future employers but also equip yourself with specialised knowledge to excel in the healthcare sector.
The crowning achievement is earning your Bachelor's degree with a total of 180 ECTS credits. To do this, you’ll complete the remaining modules of the "Pflegemanagement" curriculum and then write your bachelor's thesis.
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If you have general university entrance qualification (A-levels), subject-related university entrance qualification, or subject-restricted university entrance qualification, you can start our training programme immediately without any entrance exam.
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Soziale Arbeit (B.A.)
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