Master-Distance Learning Health Management

Study by your own rules
60 or 120 ECTS German
Distance Learning

Start your online master’s programme in health management today

Great management in health care means our society can weather challenges such as demographic change. As a health manager, you create the best possible conditions for people in the health care sector to do their job. Your master’s programme in health management prepares you for this important task with leadership responsibility.  

Depending on your background, we offer two master’s programmes: Our 120 ECTS programme builds on a related undergraduate degree. You have professional experience in the health care sector? Then our 60 ECTS programme is right for you. 

Summary Your study programme summed up
  • Study programme & degree
    Master of Arts (M.A.) 60 or 120 ECTS
    German
    Full-time or part-time
  • Application & starting date
    Start immediately or anytime
    Online application, no application deadlines
  • Study duration & extension
    12-48 months, depending on model
    Extension possible free of charge
  • Locations
    Study programme independent of time & place
    No mandatory attendance
    Innovative study tools available on online-campus & in the IU Learn App
    Exams online or at nearest examination centre
  • Study fees
    Starting at 329€/month, depending on model
    Regular discount campaigns
  • Recognition & Approval
    The IU International University of applied sciences is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned
Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

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Study Programs

Your online master’s programmes in Health Management

The Health Management master’s is available as a 60 ECTS or 120 ECTS programme.  

Your admission requirements for the 60 ECTS programmes: 

  • Completed undergraduate degree  
  • 210 ECTS from the first degree: Direct access possible with proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme  
  • With 180 ECTS from the first degree: Attendance of courses amounting to 30 ECTS AND proof of at least one year of qualified professional experience OR proof of at least two years of qualified professional experience when starting the study programme  
  • Proof of your knowledge of German  

 Your advantage: Build on your professional experience and complete your master’s degree in no time. 

 Your admission requirements for the 120 ECTS programme  

  • Completed undergraduate degree with a focus on economics or health  
  • If your first degree did not have a corresponding focus, you can be admitted via a master’s entrance exam. 
  • Proof of your knowledge of German  

 Your advantage: Invest a little more time and expand the knowledge from your bachelor’s degree. 

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100% Flexible

At IU you study at your own pace

100% your way

Take your IU study programme with you – no matter whether you’re on your way to work or traveling the world. You even get to choose whether you want to take your exams online or on site.

Innovative

The online campus and our study app IU Learn are innovative smart tools for every learning style. You study according to your individual needs.

Personalised
Your electives allow you to focus on those areas that best fit your goals. You prepare for the career you want with the subjects you care about.

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

Simply register online for your desired programme.
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Advantages

Your advantages in IU Distance Learning

Your degree brings with it many career advantages, such as the chance of a salary increase, more attractive tasks or career advancement. In addition, you will develop personally! We make sure that you can integrate your studies as flexibly as possible into your daily work and family life.
Connect & interact
Innovative tools connect you with your community of students and tutors.
Professional development
This study programme is ideal for your professional development.
Practice-oriented
In practice-oriented projects, you get to apply your knowledge directly.

Your electives in the master’s programme in Health Management

Your master’s programme in Health Management is as practice-oriented as possible. In the 60 ECTS programme, you choose one of seven electives, e.g. “Digitalisierung in Medizin und Pflege” or “Personalgewinnung und –bindung in Medizin und Pflege”. In the 120 ECTS programme, you choose two out of twelve available modules to prepare for your career. Your options include modules such as “Evidenz und Praxis in Medizin und Therapie”, “Public Health Forschung” or “Arbeit und Gesundheit”. 

Free trial? Let’s go! You can try out your study programme for four weeks – no commitment. The fees for this period only apply if you decide to continue your studies with us.

Simply register online for your desired programme.
Apply now
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Careers

Your professional future

Administrative director in the health sector

As an administrative director in the health sector, you monitor the planning and organisation of business processes and performance processes. You develop innovative services for the health sector and work together closely with quality control or marketing. 

Find out more about our 120 ECTS programme 

Why IU is the best choice
  • Personalised & flexible

    You get to study whenever, however and wherever you want – thanks to our digital campus, flexible full- and part-time models and exams you can sit online at any time. You even decide when to start your studies! 

  • State-approved & award-winning

    Our study programmes are state-approved and multi-award-winning. That makes us and our students happy – according to Fernstudiencheck.de, they are 96% likely to recommend us. 

  • Here for you – personally

    Get the support you need: via our online campus, you can participate in live sessions, chat with fellow students or benefit from our study and career coaching. 

  • Practically oriented

    Thanks to our wide selection of practically oriented specialisations, you can create your own profile and develop skills for the career you’re dreaming of.