This 20‑month, part‑time MA is built for professionals who wish to keep working full time while earning a degree. The curriculum combines nine residential modules with one online module and culminates in a Master's thesis. The format emphasizes practical learning: several modules include live case studies and industry‑led discussions that connect students with healthcare stakeholders from around the world.
The module sequence covers core business and healthcare topics — from introductory business and health‑system comparisons, finance and controlling, to strategy, innovation, quality and operations, HR and leadership. Two modules (modules 5 and 8) are designated concentration modules that focus on sector‑specific issues through applied work and direct engagement with industry partners. Residential sessions take place in multiple international locations, giving a global perspective and networking opportunities.
This part‑time structure is suitable for international students who can commit to short, intensive residential weeks interspersed with remote study. The practical, globally distributed design helps students apply new knowledge directly to their workplace and build international contacts across the healthcare sector. The programme finishes with an independent Master’s thesis to deepen a chosen topic.
Requirements / key facts
This part-time, 20-month Master of Arts programme uses a compact-course format so you can combine study with a continuing job. Teaching is arranged in concentrated modules rather than a weekly, full-time timetable, making it feasible for working professionals to attend classes while maintaining their regular employment.
The curriculum is designed to build managerial and strategic capabilities relevant to healthcare contexts. Through the compact modules you will work on practical, applied topics that bridge business administration and health-sector challenges, with an emphasis on international perspectives and cross-border issues in health services.
Learning outcomes (what graduates can expect)
Key facts and practical information
This program is aimed at experienced professionals who can demonstrate academic qualifications, English language ability, and relevant work history. You will need to provide official copies of your undergraduate transcripts and degree certificate (showing your final GPA), proof of English proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS or an equivalent test), and a CV in English. Two letters of recommendation are requested but may be submitted later in the application process if they are not yet available. The admissions office also welcomes additional documents that verify your professional experience or other extracurricular achievements.
Before submitting, make sure any required copies are certified according to the university’s rules (for example, notarized or certified by the issuing institution). If your documents are not in English or German, check the university’s policy on certified translations. Preparing employment letters, certificates of service, or other documents that corroborate your work history will strengthen your application.
Admission requirements (rewritten)
Winter Semester (International)
31 July 2026
Winter Semester (EU/EEA)
31 July 2026
Graduates are prepared for leadership and management roles within the healthcare sector, including hospitals, clinics, healthcare consultancies, medical technology and pharmaceutical companies, as well as public health organisations. The programme’s mix of finance, operations, quality, HR and strategy equips alumni to take on roles such as healthcare manager, operations director, strategy consultant or programme lead.
The international module locations and partner network also position graduates well for roles with an international focus or for organisations operating across multiple healthcare markets.
HWR Berlin (Berlin School of Economics and Law) — Berlin
Dortmund University of Applied Sciences and Arts — Dortmund
Furtwangen University — Villingen-Schwenningen
Harz University of Applied Sciences — Wernigerode