MSc in International Health Management

The MSc in International Health Management will help you excel in the fast-growing healthcare sector, broadening your understanding of the health management domain and giving you the skills to work in an international setting.

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Programme Overview

Throughout the programme, you’ll cover the essential concepts of health management, including leadership and decision making, health strategy, operations management, health economics, information technology and research methods. Additionally, you’ll learn how to apply management and business concepts to the international health management sector. As such, you’ll study management theories and their real-world application in healthcare.
By the time you graduate, you’ll have developed problem-solving and decision-making skills, both of which are vital for successful management in the healthcare sector.
In your final term, you’ll showcase your newly learned skills by carrying out research and preparing a dissertation on a relevant topic of your choice.
The course is delivered on-campus with full access to state-of-the art facilities. Students will also have additional access to course and reading materials via the UNINETTUNO platform.

The MSc in International Health Management has been designed in order to provide the necessary knowledge and expertise to managers and leaders of the health sector. The emphasis is on health management in an international and local setting, and the programme draws on an emerging body of knowledge and evidence to allow comparisons across different countries.
You will also join an international community of students, scholars and health management professionals around the world, which will give you the opportunity to excel in the healthcare sector.

European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS)
• 90 ECTS: 18 months duration – Location: Berlin
This helps student mobility in the EU when it comes to transferring credits from one higher education institution to another.

Programme Fee

Berlin: February, May, October

2024 October: International students Price: €12,600 | EU students Price: €7,450

Special offers: Up to 30% savings for International Students | 10% savings for EU Students*

2025 February, May, October: International students Price: €12,600 | EU students Price: €7,450

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  • National Health Systems and Health Policy (blended)
  • Management of Health Organisations (blended)
  • Human Resources Management and Health Organisations
  • Information Technology in Health Systems
  • Decision Making, Planning
    and Leadership
  • Anthropology and Sociology of Health and Medical Care (blended)
  • Ethical, Cultural and Behavioural Aspects of Health (blended)
  • Management of Health Organisations
  • Socioeconomic Research in Health Services (blended)
  • Dissertation 

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The School’s admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

  • Demonstrate knowledge and understanding in the field of health management, planning and policy-making
  • Identify, describe and critically analyse the major issues in management, planning and policy in the health and health related sectors
  • Identify and explain the context, challenges and opportunities involved in the formulation and implementation of health policy within a national health system
  • Review types of policies, situations and issues in the field of health management
  • Apply knowledge and skills in selected areas of health management, planning and policy to local circumstances
  • Describe the role and apply selected techniques of health economics for financial planning
  • Conduct primary and secondary research in order to understand and develop evidence-based practice.
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Career Progression

After completing the MSc in International Health Management, you will be able to apply for a range of managerial roles in international health care organisations. 

BSBI’s dedicated Careers Service helps health management students and alumni reach their career goals and realise their potential. The Service offers specialised support and aims to build long-lasting relationships with local and national employers.

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  • Minimum age: 21
  • Academic qualifications:
    • A three-year bachelor’s degree from a recognised institution in a related discipline.
    • High-school certificate.

If you do not have a bachelor’s degree, but you have another academic qualification such as HND or a Level 5 Diploma and/or professional experience, you are also welcome to apply.

Our experienced team of programme advisors will conduct a preliminary evaluation of your academic credentials and guide you further on the process.

English language requirements

Access the Proof of English Guide (UNINETTUNO) here.

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  • Select the programme and intake you want to apply for
  • Complete all sections of the online application
  • Submit online application
  • Our Admissions Team will liaise with you with regards to next steps

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