Distance learning program Healthcare Management - Fresenius University of Applied Sciences

🏫 University	Fresenius University of Applied Sciences, UAS based in Idstein (Germany) Fresenius University of Applied Sciences is one of Germany's largest private universities with campuses in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Idstein, Cologne, Munich and Wiesbaden. It offers practice-oriented bachelor's and master's degree programs in the fields of chemistry & biology, business & media, health & social affairs and design, as well as training and continuing education. Studies are possible on a full-time, part-time and distance learning basis. Show all
🎓 Field of Study	Health SciencesHealth Management
📜 Degree	Master of Arts (M.A.)
⏳ Duration	4 Semesters
🎯 ECTS	120 Credit Points
🌍 Language of Instruction	German
📖 Course contents	Compulsory modules: Human Resource Management and Personnel Development, Health Economics, Digitalisation in Healthcare, Self-Organised Learning, Academic Research, Value-Oriented Corporate Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, Quality Management in Healthcare, Crisis Communication with Internal and External Stakeholders, Personnel Selection, Empirical Research, Modern Controlling, Managed Care, Healthcare Provision Management, Research Methods and Research Tools, Empirical Research Project, Master’s Thesis Elective modules: Legal Framework Conditions of Hospital Management, Nursing and Rehabilitation Management, Hospital Financing and Hospital Controlling, e-Health and Telemedicine Show all
📍 Location	online
📅 Enrollment	Anytime
💶 Fees	from 329 € monthly from 13176 € total
🔗 More Info	https://www.hs-fresenius.de

Who is the Master’s Degree in Healthcare Management (M.A.) suitable for?

The Master’s programme in Healthcare Management (M.A.) at Hochschule Fresenius is aimed at professionals who take on responsible management roles in the healthcare sector or wish to qualify for leadership positions in hospitals, care facilities, pharmaceutical companies, medical care centres, or healthcare consulting. It is particularly targeted at graduates with a first degree in healthcare, social sciences, or business as well as specialists with relevant professional experience who want to expand their management and leadership skills in healthcare.

What formal entry requirements apply?

To be admitted to the Master’s programme in Healthcare Management (M.A.) you need a first professional university degree (for example Bachelor, Diploma, or Magister) with at least 180 Credit Points. Alternatively, there are entry opportunities with subject-specific vocational training and relevant professional experience as well as by participating in an aptitude test. Hochschule Fresenius waives a Numerus Clausus (NC), so admission is also possible without a fixed grade average. In summary, the following options apply:

Completed first degree (at least 180 ECTS) in healthcare, social sciences, business, or related fields.
Vocational training in a thematically relevant field, at least 2 years of professional experience, and passed aptitude test (for example in the form of a term paper and a letter of motivation).
Experts with advanced training or a master craftsman’s certificate and several years of professional experience in the healthcare sector may also be admitted.
Proof of university entrance qualification for applicants without a completed degree, supplemented by evidence of professional suitability and an admission interview.

If there are deviating prerequisites or missing credit points, further individual proof or supplementary achievements may be required. Detailed regulations are laid down in the admission procedure of Hochschule Fresenius.

You should have an interest in management tasks in healthcare and the willingness to carry out independent academic work. For distance learning, self-organisation, discipline, and a high level of self-motivation are required. Knowledge of working with digital tools, analytical thinking skills, and the ability to work in a team support success in the course. Initial practical experience in the healthcare sector or in business management areas is an advantage, but not mandatory in all cases. Communication skills, a sense of responsibility, and interest in current developments in the healthcare market are expected.

Detailed Curriculum

In the Master's degree Management in Healthcare at Hochschule Fresenius, you will systematically engage with a wide range of management topics, taking current developments in the healthcare sector into account. The core compulsory modules include Human Resource Management and Development, Health Economics, Digitalisation in Healthcare, Academic Research, Value-Based Corporate Management, Project Management, Stakeholder Management, and Quality Management in Healthcare. In addition, you will acquire skills in Crisis Communication, Personnel Selection, Empirical Research, and Modern Controlling.

The programme promotes your ability to analyse and shape complex challenges at the interface between economics and patient welfare. You will learn how Managed Care and Care Management can be implemented in modern healthcare institutions and engage with research methods as well as empirical research projects. Through elective modules such as Legal Frameworks in Hospital Management, Nursing and Rehabilitation Management, Hospital Financing and Controlling, and e-Health and Telemedicine, you can set your own focal points.

Deepening management skills in healthcare
Knowledge of digitalisation, quality and project management specifically for the healthcare sector
Empirical research skills for analysing and improving care processes
Crisis communication with various stakeholders

Course Structure

The course is designed as a flexible distance learning programme and comprises a total of 120 ECTS credits. The standard period of study ranges from 4 to 8 semesters depending on individual planning. You can start the course monthly, so you can begin at any time. All course content is delivered online, supplemented by digital learning materials such as scripts, videos, and practical examples. Exams take place primarily online and can be taken flexibly.

You have the opportunity to set individual priorities by selecting three out of five elective modules. The programme concludes with a master's thesis, in which you independently work on a practice-related topic. Throughout the course, you will be supported by personal study coaches and an innovative learning platform.

Start at any time – flexible entry on the first day of every month
Self-directed online learning with multimedia content
Ongoing support by lecturers and study coaches
Flexible exam formats: mostly online, few on-site appointments

Career Prospects & Occupational Opportunities

With the master's degree, you open up diverse perspectives in the healthcare industry. Typical fields of activity include leadership roles in hospitals, nursing facilities, pharmaceutical companies, medical service providers, consulting firms, or providers of digital health solutions.

Management and leadership of hospitals, rehabilitation or nursing facilities
Positions in quality management, personnel development or controlling in the healthcare sector
Consulting roles in health economics, digitalisation or care management
Tasks in pharmaceutical companies, healthcare providers or payers
Career development up to doctoral studies

Depending on your focus, you can also work as a consultant in management consultancies or innovatively design care processes. A scientific career is also possible after graduation.

Study Location: How and Where You Study

The distance learning programme Management in Healthcare is offered entirely online. This allows you to be geographically independent and ideally combine the course with professional commitments or other personal circumstances. Attendance at on-site events is not mandatory; exams are conducted online wherever possible.

As part of the distance learning world of Hochschule Fresenius, you benefit from a comprehensive digital infrastructure: this includes a modern learning platform, online libraries, and virtual advice from study coaches. The university’s main administrative centre is located in Idstein, with study centres in Berlin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt am Main, Hamburg, Cologne, Munich, and Wiesbaden, among others. These locations offer additional services if individual counselling is desired, even though the course remains digital.

Costs and Financing

Tuition fees for the distance learning programme in Healthcare Management at Hochschule Fresenius start from 329 euros per month. The university offers several flexible time models to choose from – shorter study durations come with higher monthly instalments, while longer durations reduce them accordingly.

The tuition fees include:

All digital study materials, e-books and scripts
Access to the online library and learning platform
Personal support from study coaches and lecturers
Examination fees for online exams
International certificates and masterclasses from Arizona State University (ASU®)

Various financing options are available to support your studies:

BAföG – available for distance learning under certain conditions
KfW student loan or the German government's education loan
Scholarships, e.g. the Deutschlandstipendium or university-internal programmes
Employer sponsorship as part of professional development
Tax deductibility – tuition fees may be claimed as income-related expenses or special expenses under certain conditions

Hochschule Fresenius regularly offers promotional discounts that can further reduce the monthly fees. The student advisory service is happy to inform you about current offers and individual financing options.

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