Live talk about the degree programs on Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 5 p.m.
In our live talk, we will introduce you to the course structure and content of our Master's degree program Health Care Management (HCM) .
The interdisciplinary degree programs deals with the development, management and evaluation of innovative forms of care in the healthcare sector.
The degree programs will start in the winter semester 2024/2025 not only with a revised course structure, but also with the option of a dual study variant. A broad network of cooperation partners from our Bachelor of Health Economics can be used for this.
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Profile
The healthcare sector is one of the growth markets of the future. At the same time, it is not a homogeneous branch of industry, but a sector that extends from the core area of outpatient and inpatient healthcare to health insurance providers and the industrial healthcare industry (including the pharmaceutical and medical technology sector, e-health) through to wellness services. The "Health Sciences - Health Care Management" degree program focuses on the core area of "Medical Care", taking into account the developments arising from the other sub-areas.
With this Master's degree, a program has been designed that is research-oriented and takes an interdisciplinary approach to questions of managing medical care. Our guiding principle is to address the structural changes within the healthcare sector and to train you as specialists in the management of medical care.
The research-oriented profile of the degree programs focuses primarily on the areas of health economic evaluation, health services research and network management. Other components such as leadership in healthcare organization or legal implications set application-oriented accents. Methodological skills are also given a broad scope. Education staff, who have their own active research and practical experience, support students in project, seminar and final theses.
The aim of the degree programs is to qualify people for the design, evaluation and control of care services and care processes in the healthcare sector and the management of care providers. Target positions can be found at specialist and management level, in particular with service providers, health insurance providers, management companies, scientific institutions, associations, administrations, the industrial healthcare sector (especially pharmaceuticals, medical technology, e-health) and consulting companies. The degree programs also qualifies students for a subsequent doctorate.
Study structure
3-semester attendance course with 10 compulsory modules and the Master's thesis in the 3rd semester (lectures and examinations usually take place from Thursday to Saturday). It is possible to start the course in the summer and winter semesters.
Specialist focus of the degree programs:
- Research into the theory and practice of health care: Research methodology, health services research, health economic evaluation
- Digitalization: artificial intelligence, data science, technology management
- Management of innovative forms of care: Innovation management, change management, performance and financial management, leadership and public relations
- Legal aspects of innovative forms of care
- Internationalization in the healthcare sector
NEW Dual study program
Students can also study the Master's degree program in Health Sciences - Health Care Management in a dual variant in cooperation with a healthcare company. The faculty offers numerous cooperation companies as partners. If you are interested, please contact the program manager of the degree programs, Ms. Christine Preis.
3 reasons for a dual study program
Practical relevance: The combination of theoretical knowledge at the university and practical experience in the company gives students a comprehensive insight into their future professional field
Financial support: dual study students usually receive a salary from the company, which enables them to largely finance their studies themselves and gain work experience
Career opportunities: Graduates of dual degree programs are often particularly sought after by employers as they have both in-depth specialist knowledge and practical skills. This results in good promotion and development opportunities in professional life
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Career prospects
Three years after graduation, 50% of the graduates are executives or scientifically qualified employees with management functions.
The specialization provided the participating graduates with jobs mostly in the healthcare/pharmaceutical sector in positions with further development potential.
Where do our graduates work?
- As area and specialty managers at large health insurance companies.
- Specialist and management functions at hospitals, physician networks.
- Associations, e.g. GKV-Spitzenverband.
- Life science, IT and consulting companies, e.g. Edwards Lifescience, BioNTech, Microsoft.
5 reasons for the degree programs
Reputation and quality: The Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society has an excellent reputation in the industry and offers a high quality of education. The Master's degree course in Health Care Management is specially tailored to the needs of the healthcare sector and provides sound specialist knowledge and practical skills.
Practical orientation: The degree programs attaches great importance to the practical application of the knowledge acquired. Case studies, projects and internships are regularly offered to provide a realistic insight into the working world of healthcare management.
Career opportunities: The healthcare sector is a growing market with a wide range of career opportunities. With a Master's degree in Health Care Management from the Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society, you will be ideally equipped to take on management positions in hospitals, care facilities, insurance companies or consulting firms.
Interdisciplinary approach: The degree programs combines business knowledge with medical expertise and legal aspects of healthcare. This gives you a holistic perspective on management in the healthcare sector and enables you to better understand and solve complex challenges.
Networking and exchange: The Ludwigshafen University of Business and Society offers numerous opportunities for networking and exchange with other students, alumni and experts from the industry. This allows you to make valuable contacts, benefit from the experience of others and broaden your career prospects.
Why Ludwigshafen as a place to study?
The city of Ludwigshafen is located in the middle of the Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region with over 135,000 companies, 800,000 employees and a gross value added of over 62 billion euros. Global companies such as BASF SE, SAP, Roche Diagnostics and Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG have settled here. Last but not least, a total of 21 universities with their more than 82,000 students ensure a stimulating student life.
LUst on foreign countries?
Ludwigshafen University of Applied Sciences has around 150 partner universities all over the world: in almost all EU countries, but also in the USA, Australia, Taiwan and Korea, for example. Stays abroad in the form of an internship or a semester abroad enable students to acquire a wide range of intercultural skills. The stays abroad can be recognized with credit or on a voluntary basis as an additional semester.
We are of the opinion that a semester abroad is always a plus on your CV and absolutely justifies extending your studies!