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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Health Management under the number 135707. Who is the Master of Health Management suitable for?
The part-time Master's programme in Health Management is aimed at graduates with at least two years of relevant professional experience in the healthcare sector. Typical target groups include doctors, nursing professionals, pharmacists, as well as natural scientists who are already working in a medical environment and are seeking or holding a management position. The programme specifically addresses industry experts who wish to expand their existing expertise with economic, organisational and communication skills in order to take on leadership roles in the health sector.
What admission requirements apply for the course?
To be admitted, you need a university degree recognised in Germany such as a Bachelor’s, Magister, Diplom or First State Examination (particularly degrees in human, health or natural sciences are suitable). In addition, you must provide evidence of at least two years of relevant professional experience in the healthcare sector after your first degree. The professional experience should have been gained in activities related to the healthcare industry, for example in hospitals, medical practices, pharmacies, research institutions or other health-related organisations.
Strong analytical skills and an interest in business-related contexts are advantageous. You should have experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and be willing to engage with different perspectives. Communication skills, the ability to work in a team and organisational talent are basic requirements to successfully take on management tasks in the healthcare sector. An interest in current developments and trends in the healthcare industry as well as the ability to learn independently will facilitate successful completion of the online degree.
What subject-specific skills does the Master’s in Health Management impart?
In the Master’s degree programme in Health Management, you acquire comprehensive management skills for the healthcare industry. The course focuses on business administration, organisational and legal content with direct links to practical examples from the healthcare sector. A special emphasis is placed on the development of consulting skills to solve health economic issues, as well as on advanced methods of controlling and finance.
The curriculum covers the following subject areas:
- General business administration and external accounting
- Fundamental controlling and cost-benefit analysis in healthcare
- Methods of consulting for the healthcare industry
- Organisation and change management
- Communication, leadership and conflict management (communicative key qualifications and rhetoric)
- Project management and digital work design
- Care management and strategies for optimising care provision
- Health marketing and business management
In the second year of study, you choose two out of ten elective modules to set individual focuses, for example in:
- Health marketing
- Corporate management
- Business planning
- Investment and financing
- Innovation and knowledge management
- Risk management
- Public health
The imparting of methodological knowledge and soft skills rounds off the profile. Graduates are capable of competently fulfilling complex management and leadership tasks in the healthcare sector.
How is the course structure organised in the Health Management distance learning programme?
The Master’s in Health Management is designed as a consecutive distance learning course and offers you maximum flexibility. You can choose between standard study periods of 18 or 24 months. All materials are provided digitally, with the option to receive them in printed form as well. All seminars, group projects and examinations can be completed online. Exams are also optionally available at examination centres in Germany and abroad.
The course is modularly structured:
- In the first year: compulsory modules in business administration, accounting, management, controlling, consulting, communication, marketing, project management, organisation and care management
- In the second year: specialisation through elective modules and writing the Master’s thesis
Every three to four months you receive new learning modules. You can start the course at any time and, if necessary, extend the study period free of charge by up to 50 per cent of the standard duration. Additionally, there is a four-week trial phase during which you can test the format without risk.
Learning materials are available to you in various digital formats (PDF, e-book, MP3, HTML). Supporting materials include web-based trainings, quiz tasks and videos. Supervision is provided by experienced lecturers and an internal university student service.
What professional fields and career opportunities can you expect after completing the Master’s?
With the Master of Health Management you open up a wide range of leadership positions and consulting roles in the healthcare industry. The programme’s special focus on management and consulting qualifies you for responsible roles in areas such as:
- Leadership positions in healthcare facilities such as clinics, nursing homes, medical practices or outpatient care centres
- Executive management or administrative leadership – e.g. in hospitals, pharmacies or rehabilitation centres
- Management roles in consulting for organisations, associations and healthcare payers
- Specialist or departmental management in controlling, care management, marketing or quality management
- Independent consulting as well as academic activities at universities or research institutes
Some modules are certified with CME points for physicians, which particularly supports professional further qualification in the medical field. The degree is internationally recognised and qualifies for further scientific work.
At which study location is the Health Management distance learning programme offered?
The course takes place entirely online. Therefore, you have complete flexibility regarding study location and study times. The teaching materials are provided via the APOLLON Online Campus. Digital learning formats such as e-books, videos and audio materials enable location-independent access. Seminars and examinations are also available online; alternatively, there are numerous examination centres both in Germany and abroad.
The APOLLON University of Health Economics has its headquarters in Bremen, but the entire study organisation and supervision is carried out via digital channels. This means you study independently of your place of residence or workplace.
What costs must you expect for the Master’s in Health Management and what financing options are available?
The total costs for the Master’s in Health Management via distance learning start at €8,496 (depending on the chosen study duration and any discounts; for the standard tariff: €481 per month, total regular costs up to €10,692). The price includes all study materials, use of the learning platform, individual supervision and corrections as well as teaching and examination services.
- Flexible payment models: monthly instalments beyond the standard study duration
- Free extension of the standard study period by up to 50% (depending on chosen option)
- Financing options: support from employers, recognition of prior achievements and certificates, tax deductibility of tuition fees as well as access to funding programmes (e.g. scholarships or education loans)
- Possibility of BAföG entitlement (under certain conditions)
- Four-week free trial phase: start the course without financial risk
In addition to the costs for the course itself, additional fees may apply for printed study materials if desired. The university offers personal advice on financing questions.
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