Health Economics, Bachelor of Arts

Admission requirements

• the admission mode is admission-free and without Numerus Clausus
• Access route 1: Possible qualifications for admission include the Abitur, the Fachhochschulreife, the Fachgebundene Hochschulreife (if applicable), a master's examination, a business administrator, an advanced training qualification or a comparable degree, a university degree or an equivalent foreign university entrance qualification (recognition may be required)
• Access route 2: Alternatively, access is possible with a completed, at least two-year vocational training, at least three years of professional experience, and participation in further training events. In this case, participation in a placement test is required, which does not take place before the studies, but is carried out within the first 6 months of the studies. In this process, two exams must be passed before the end of the first six months of study, which are already part of the study plan

Details

The Bachelor of Arts in Health Economics at the APOLLON University of Health Care Management in Bremen is a part-time study program lasting 48 months. The focus of the program lies in imparting key qualifications in the health economics sector, particularly for interdisciplinary functions in the healthcare field. It emphasizes management skills along with additional communication abilities. The program is designed for employees in healthcare professions who aim to qualify for middle management positions.

The program is modular and structured according to the ECTS system. With a total of 180 credits and a workload of 5,400 hours, students can complete the program on a part-time basis (48 months) or full-time (36 months). The final thesis carries 12 ECTS points and is written over a period of 9 weeks (full-time) or 15 weeks (part-time). Admission requirements include a general or technical university entrance qualification in accordance with BremHG.

The program is accredited by the Foundation for International Business Administration Accreditation (FIBAA). It complies with the structural requirements of the Conference of Ministers of Education and the national qualifications framework. Special emphasis is placed on collaborations with businesses, both theoretical and practical integration, and administrative support. The program offers various teaching methods such as written study materials, on-site seminars, and online lectures. Case studies and practical projects are part of the program.

International elements are incorporated into the course content through case studies with an international context and an elective course on Intercultural Management. The Bachelor's thesis can also address practical professional issues. Acquiring English language skills is part of the program.

The accreditation of the program by the Accreditation Council ensures quality standards and enables graduates to obtain the academic degree of "Bachelor of Arts."