Key Facts of the programme

Demographic and epidemiological changes, as well as medical and technological progress, mean that the healthcare sector is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing global industries. It also has a unique level of diversity in terms of companies and organizations, driven in part by changing consumer preferences. Management positions in this sector require a sound knowledge of healthcare markets, economic characteristics of health as a commodity as well as global healthcare structures. The MBA in Healthcare Management at IU International University of Applied Sciences offers solid foundations for a career in healthcare. Not only will you gain relevant business knowledge, but elective modules will enable you to gain a specialist understanding of issues central to the international healthcare industry.

Scope of Healthcare Management IU's programme will equip you with all the necessary tools for a successful career in a leading position in healthcare. MBA modules in leadership, corporate finance, and international marketing offer you the chance to hone your business skills. The specialized modules Health Systems and Policy and Economics of Health will teach you to apply these business principles to the healthcare industry, making you a great fit and desirable candidate to many companies after graduation. Some more reasons why you should study healthcare management are:

• It’s a healthy industry and a booming sector worldwide. Data gathered from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts careers in medical and health service management to grow by another 23% until 2022. That’s a considerably higher growth rate than most professions. Careers in healthcare could grant you access to more opportunities, a greater earning potential and the chance to move up the food chain faster.
• You’re likely to be happier. According to an anonymous survey conducted, 44% of the 25 highest-paid professions who would describe their work as ‘meaningful’ and ‘contributing to society’ were working in the healthcare sector. It seems that if you believe your high-earning job to be beneficial to the community, you’re also more likely to be happy.
• Health Management experts can work anywhere in the world. As the largest employer in most countries, the healthcare sector requires innovative managers across the world. This course will equip you with the skills and knowledge to assess organizational performance, to drive the implementation of innovation, and to manage the integration of people, systems, and technologies to deliver consistent high quality, person-centric care. This skill set is needed the world over, to help healthcare organizations improve the provision of care and cater for increasing numbers of patients.