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Bachelor Duales Studium Gesundheitsmanagement*

*Translated: Health Management. Only available in German.


Healthcare is booming. Do you want to help shape the industry in the future? Start your dual degree in health management today: With the dual study programme at IU.

Your dual study programme Gesundheitsmanagement

In the dual degree programme in Healthcare Management, we provide you with sound business administration know-how and essential knowledge of healthcare management - from medical, sociological, psychological and socio-political points of view.

With this knowledge, you will be able to take on administrative and advisory tasks - for example, in hospitals, health authorities or spa and fitness businesses. For instance, you will ensure that clinical-therapeutic and administrative departments work together smoothly.



Your study model: Dual study programme

You complete your degree programme with courses on campus. You will learn in small groups, can actively participate and ask questions. You will apply what you have learnt in projects and at work with your practice partner.

Your personal contact

Your benefits

Interlocking theory and practice

Thanks to regular alternation between theory and practice, you will always apply what you have learnt directly in the practical phases - making it much quicker and easier for you to understand the course content.

Teaching at the highest level

The IU is state-recognised and accredited. 2 out of 3 graduates are taken on by their practice partner directly after graduation.

No Numerus Clausus

What counts for us is the personal interview in which we find out your talents and strengths together.
Summary

FACT CHECK: YOUR DUAL STUDY PROGRAMME

Study Model and Duration

  • Theory: Classes on campus

  • Practice: 20 hours/week with a practice partner of your choice

Your degree programme takes 7 semesters and has 180 Credit Points.

STUDY LOCATIONS

Berlin, Dresden, Hamburg, München

START AND DURATION OF STUDIES

For this degree programme it is possible to start up to 4 times a year.


Start:
01.01.2025 01.04.2025 01.07.2025 01.10.2025
You can apply up to 1 month before the start of your studies.

Specialisations

  • Krankenhausmanagement

  • Pflegemanagement

  • Praxismanagement

  • Gesundheitsökonomie

DEGREE, ACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITION

Degree: B.A.

System Accredited. IU is state-recognized and system-accredited by FIBAA. All degree programs are individually accredited and thus bear the seal of the Accreditation Council.

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Study Content

What awaits you in the dual study programme Gesundheitsmanagement

Our dual study programme in Gesundheitsmanagement prepares you for a professional future at the interface of health and business administration: 

  • You will learn about the economic fundamentals and the political-legal framework of the health care system. 

  • You will deal with topics such as quality management and human resources and organisation.

  • You will learn about digital business models and billing systems.

Exemplary curriculum: The order of the modules can vary depending on the start of the programme.

Deine Vertiefung - Dein Ding

Your dual study programme in healthcare management offers you many prospects. Hospital management, nursing management, health economics or practice management: From the 6th semester, you take one of four specialisation options - and can thus prepare yourself even more specifically for your dream job.

  • Hospital Management

  • Nursing Management

  • Practice management

  • Health economics

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What your Gesundheitsmanagement programme offers you

The growing health industry is looking for professionals who keep an eye on the economic figures when it comes to health-specific topics. Find out here how you can become a professional in the health industry through the dual degree programme in Health Management:

  • You combine theory at IU with the practice phase in a company.

  • The curriculum includes medical, legal and business management topics in particular.

  • You will also learn the most important things about the health care system, health promotion concepts and psychological aspects of health behaviour.

With your degree, you will, for example, develop concepts on how certain target groups can be motivated to take preventive and health-promoting measures.

Career

Dual study programme Gesundheitsmanagement: Your career prospects

In the healthcare industry, employees with an academic degree who can keep an eye on both the quality and profitability of facilities are in great demand. The dual degree programme qualifies you for specialist and management positions in hospitals, nursing homes, health authorities, spa and fitness facilities and health insurance companies, among others.

Potential positions are, for example...

Arzt und Geschäftsmann beim Handschlag im Krankenhaus

Some of our practice partners

PanasonicTelekomAWOCheck 24dpdMontel One
Fees

Study fees? You can save them!

Full time
Duration 42 months
Your practice partner will cover your tuition fees. Depending on the company, you may even receive additional remuneration.

US$0

Additional Costs

Private, state-recognised University

Highest quality teaching

Personal support

Your personal contact

Our free student advisory service will gladly help you find your optimal study programme.  

Admission Requirements

Admission requirements

We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study programme - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!

In 5 steps to your Dual Studies programme

1. Apply online

  • Fill out our online application quickly and easily

  • Submit your application

  • Create password for IU application portal

  • Confirm e-mail address

IU Application Portal

2. go through application portal

  • Arrange an initial consultation with the student advisory

  • Complete your application

  • Have your CV generated automatically

IU Application Portal

3. Find your practice partner

  • Regular exchange with your personal study advisor

  • Find open positions at our practice partners in the IU application portal and register your interest

  • IU training to prepare for applications to companies

IU Application Portal

4. Sign contracts

  • We sign the contracts with your chosen company together

  • Your enrolment: We will take over as soon as all documents are available

5. Start your studies

  • The first step towards your career: Your future at IU International University (IU) starts now

  • Learn innovatively with the IU Learn app

  • Our study guides and lecturers will support you during your studies

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Frequently asked questions about the bachelor Gesundheitsmanagement

We have compiled the most important questions and answers for you here. If you still have questions, our student counselling office will be happy to help you. 

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Thank you for deciding to find out all about your study programme and IU International University of Applied Sciences. Request your study brochure here - free of charge and without obligation.

Awards, accreditations and certifications

IU Internationale Hochschule ist seit 1999 eine staatlich anerkannte HochschuleIU Internationale Hochschule ist vom Wissenschaftsrat akkreditiertIU Internationale Hochschule ist zugelassen für FernunterrichtIU Internationale Hochschule erhält beim StudyCheck-Award 2023 die Auszeichnung „Top Hochschule in Deutschland“