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The Central State Office for Distance Learning (ZFU) has approved the course Digital Health Management under the number 1137522. Who is the Master’s programme in Digital Health Management at APOLLON University suitable for?
The degree programme is aimed at healthcare professionals who want to take responsibility for the digital transformation in their area of work. Typical target groups include physicians, nurses, nursing scientists as well as experts in patient care, the pharmaceutical industry, health insurance companies, associations, consulting firms and administration. The master’s programme is especially suitable for people who, in addition to a sound understanding of medical and technological processes, want to acquire or deepen management skills in order to lead digitisation projects or advance to leadership positions in the healthcare sector.
Which formal admission criteria do you need to meet?
The following criteria are decisive for admission to the Master Digital Health Management (M.A.):
- First professional university degree (e.g. bachelor’s, diploma, state examination), ideally in a health- or technology-related field such as medicine, health or nursing management, digital health, medical informatics, biomedical engineering or a comparable degree programme.
- At least two years of professional experience in healthcare, gained during or after your first university degree. The practical work should have a professional reference to the healthcare sector.
- Basic medical and health technological knowledge. If this is not covered by previous studies or professional experience, you can acquire the required knowledge through an accompanying propaedeutic course at APOLLON University. Existing prior achievements can be credited.
Recognition of already completed academic or professional achievements in the healthcare sector is possible, provided that equivalence is formally reviewed and recognised.
You should have an interest in the digital transformation of healthcare. Analytical thinking, willingness to collaborate interdisciplinarily and understanding of technical, legal and organisational issues are central personal requirements. Communication skills, change management competencies and openness to new technologies help you successfully manage digital projects in the healthcare environment. Experience in project management and self-initiative support your study success just as much as good self-management, as the distance learning format requires a high level of personal responsibility.
What content can you expect in the Master’s Digital Health Management?
In the Master’s programme Digital Health Management, you will develop skills at the interface of healthcare economics, digitalisation and management. The modular curriculum combines expertise in digital technologies with essential management skills in healthcare. The following areas and focal points are central to the programme:
- Digitalisation in nursing and medicine – Analysis and implementation of digital processes in medical and nursing care structures
- Ethics and law of digitalisation – Consideration of ethical and legal aspects in handling digital health data and technologies
- Digital policy (Germany, EU, international) – Classification of international and national frameworks of digital transformation
- Economics of digitalisation – Economic basics of digital business models and transformation processes
- Development and application of digital technologies – Implementation and practical testing of innovations such as intelligent assistance systems or AI-supported applications
Management competences are another key focus. You will acquire knowledge in:
- Healthcare management
- Human resource management
- Knowledge management in digital contexts
- Innovation and change management
The programme offers you individual specialisations: from six elective courses, you choose two, for example Artificial Intelligence and Modelling, Digital Nursing and Nursing Robotics, Gerontechnology or Compliance and Risk Management. This way, you can tailor your profile specifically to current challenges in the healthcare sector.
You will learn to plan, moderate and practically implement change processes in healthcare. Both technical know-how as well as social and personal skills – for example teamwork and communication skills – are specifically promoted.
How is the structure and organisation of the programme designed?
The Master’s Digital Health Management is offered as a part-time distance learning programme with high flexibility and is tailored to the needs of working professionals. The standard period of study is 24 months (full-time) or 32 months (part-time). An extension of the study period free of charge is possible – up to 50 % of the respective study variant.
- Start of studies possible at any time – without fixed semester dates
- Digital study materials – you receive materials in various formats (PDF, e-book, audio, web-based trainings)
- Virtual campus – access to the learning platform, lecturers, fellow students and service offerings
- All examinations flexible online (open-book exams) or at over 30 exam locations worldwide
- Introductory and subject seminars optionally online or in person (various dates to choose from)
- Project work, group work and practice-oriented case studies ensure a close connection between theory and application
- The programme concludes with a master’s thesis (thesis and colloquium, 30 ECTS)
A four-week free trial study period is possible at the beginning. This way, you can try out the concept and contents without risk.
What career prospects and fields of application arise after graduation?
As a graduate of the Master’s Digital Health Management, you are qualified for leadership and expert roles in the digital transformation of healthcare. With your degree, you have strategies and tools to design and actively drive digitalisation processes interdisciplinarily.
Possible occupational fields include, among others:
- Leading digitalisation projects in hospitals, nursing homes and outpatient healthcare providers
- Development and evaluation of digital health applications (e.g. DiGA)
- Consulting and management in health IT companies, pharmaceutical industry and medical technology
- Strategic management in health insurance companies, associations or authorities
- Evaluation and implementation of new care models based on digital technologies
- Leadership responsibility in quality and risk management
- Professional interface between technology providers, users and department heads
With up to 320 CME points, the degree is also particularly attractive for physicians who focus on digitally supported care models or leadership roles.
Where does the programme take place and how is the spatial organisation arranged?
The Digital Health Management programme is designed as a pure distance learning programme and is conducted fully online. Digital study materials, virtual seminars and online exams enable you maximum flexibility – regardless of your place of residence or work.
- Digital learning platform (online campus)
- Attendance phases and seminars optionally online or at central exam locations in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and international centres such as Goethe Institutes/Consulates
- Complete study organisation via the online campus including exchange, tutorials and services
You can organise the distance learning programme in such a way that it fits optimally with your job and private commitments.
What costs and financing options should you expect?
The total costs for the Master’s Digital Health Management amount to €8,760. The monthly tuition fees are usually €311 (with a 28-month contract period), a discount can reduce the monthly fee to from €294. Entry is possible at any time; a free trial month is offered at the beginning.
- Free extension of the studies by up to 50 % of the chosen variant
- Funding options such as Aufstiegs-BAföG, scholarships and employer sponsorship are available
- Certificate courses and previously completed achievements can be credited – this saves time and reduces costs
No further enrolment or examination fees are payable. APOLLON University offers individual advisory services regarding financing.
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