Study International Healthcare Management (MBA) in Germany

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Degree

MBA

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Tuition Fee

35,000 Euro

(excluding travel cost)

Application Deadline

31 July

Programme Start

September

Duration (part-time)

20 months

Why IHM?

Frankfurt School’s part-time MBA in International Healthcare Management is designed for working healthcare professionals (health care providers: physicians, surgeons, nurses, allied health, research positions in hospitals etc. as well as those working in the health care industry: insurance, medtech, pharma, consulting, etc.) to provide them with a thorough understanding of the international healthcare business.

The programme aims to develop responsible healthcare leaders and to equip them with practical business skills, advanced entrepreneurial skills, leadership expertise and integrity, in order to master the challenges in a globalised healthcare sector.

It fosters an enhanced awareness of healthcare issues, trends and practices likely to influence the future. International study locations in Europe, America and Asia and a diverse student body ensure a truly international experience.

Key facts

Part-time study, full-time work

In 10 modules, each residential module lasts 7 days, the participants gain an academic and real-world foundation relevant for a career in the healthcare sector while working full time. The balance between on- and off campus learning, ensures minimal disruption to participants' professional life.

Highlights

Global perspective: international locations, faculty and participants
20 months part-time study programme, including thesis
Innovative curriculum with focus on General Management in Healthcare
Interactive learning environment
Access to high-profile practitioners (Provider and supplier side)
Extensive professional network
Accredited by multiple international agencies

Target audience

Specialists and managers from all over the world – who are pursuing a management career in hospitals, healthcare companies and institutions worldwide and wish to acquire additional management qualifications to enhance their professional skills.

Requirements

First academic degree
Excellent written and spoken English skills
At least 3 years of professional experience
Healthcare relevant background or interest

Tuition

Total tuition fee: _{(excluding travel costs)}	35,000 Euro
Early-bird tuition discount 1 (complete applications received by 31 January)*	5,000 Euro
Early-bird tuition discount 2 (complete applications received by 30 April)*	2,500 Euro

_{*+Additional leadership coaching}

Time Schedule

The MBA programme is based on a ten module structure. Eight of these modules are delivered in a face to face format and are approximately one week in length. Three face to face modules are based at the Frankfurt School, with the remainder delivered at various international locations, 1 e-based module, plus the MBA thesis moule. In 20 month (spread over 3 calendar years) the programme requires 61 teaching days of which 44 are week days.

One module is e-based

You can download the IHM MBA schedule here (Intake September 2020)

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Curriculum (click on modules for descriptions)

Module 1

Introduction to Business, Economics & different Healthcare Systems

Location: Frankfurt School

This module gives an overview of the main and basic types of healthcare systems and the underlying dimensions. A comprehensive introduction to the German Healthcare System serves as the basis and role model for comparing different systems and to foster discussions.

Module 2

Managing Financial Resources & Controlling

Location: Frankfurt School

Building on financial accounting introduced in module 1, this module introduces the most important financial management tools, available financing instruments, methods of cost accounting and management systems as well as performance controlling.

Module 3

Strategic Management & Marketing

Location: Bangalore

The module focuses on the most important elements of Strategic Planning and Market Oriented Management and enables student to use scientific methods of market analysis and development to create substantial market oriented strategies and tactical approaches.

Module 4

Innovation, Strategy & Project Management

Location: Baltimore

The module focuses on the introduction to innovation management, analysing real examples on the market entry of innovative healthcare products and services, and the basics of project management. In addition the current status and trends of the US healthcare system will be discussed.

Module 5

Entrepreneurship & Management in Competitive Markets

In this module participants will develop a business plan for a real investment project. In addition, based on the MarkStrat Online simulation game participants learn how to use management tools in the area of strategic marketing and portfolio management in a problem-oriented and effective way.

Module 6

Quality & Process Management

Location: Singapore

This module focuses on the basic principles of Quality and Risk Management, Business Process Management, Six Sigma and Approaches of Integrated Healthcare Value Chains.

Module 7

Supply & Facility Management & IT

Location: London

Module 8

HR, Organisation & Change Management

Location: Dubai

This module addresses the topics Human Resource Management and Organisational Development as the key elements of management and change in healthcare related business.

Module 9

Leadership, Intercultural Management & Ethics

Location: Frankfurt School

This module consists of three parts related to the role individuals play in an organisation: Leadership, Intercultural Management and Ethics. On successful completion of this module, Students get a comprehensive understanding of theories and principles in relevant fields of their management and leadership environment and can take responsibility for their style of leadership, for successful intercultural teamwork and out balanced decisions.

Module 10

MBA Thesis

The culmination of the MBA programme is the Master Thesis. It applies an action learning approach and offers programme members the option of basing their Master Thesis on management issues in their business environment or integrated management projects.

Frankfurt School

Bangalore

Baltimore

E-based

Singapore

London

Dubai

60 ECTS

Financing and Scholarships

Investing in your future

Let’s be clear: your degree is an investment in your professional future. As a business school of international standing, not only do we offer you the best conditions for earning a degree – we also offer you excellent career prospects.

So we can guarantee the quality of our teaching and research, we also expect the highest levels of commitment and motivation from our students. This commitment is what really counts.

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When you make the decision to study at Frankfurt School, your current financial situation shouldn’t be the factor that holds you back. At the same time, it is important to make sensible preparations for funding your studies.

Student finance is a complex issue, and needs careful, long-term planning. So take advantage of our advisory service and start your preparations by asking us for a personal consultation.

Scholarships

Frankfurt School awards attractive partial scholarships with the aim of enhancing the diversity of our MBA in International Healthcare Management. We provide financial support to candidates who enrich our programme in particular ways, including:

Women in healthcare
International course participants
high-performing & outstanding candidates

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Please note that that we grant scholarship on an ongoing basis so we recommend you to apply early!

Your application for a scholarship can only be considered if the form is completed and submitted before your participation in our Assessment Center.

We would be happy to advise you – simply make a personal appointment.

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International Partners and Locations

Our goal: provide access to influential global networks

At Frankfurt School, the MBA International Healthcare Management assists professionals in achieving that delicate balance of healthcare and management. It is the premier degree programme of its kind and is supported by remarkable international partners:

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One of the most important features in this programme is the networking opportunities.
Our students get the chance to learn with and from inspiring and diverse healthcare experts from all over the world.

Dubai Module - Students learn to take on the responsibility of restructuring an organization, to demonstrate the impact of change management and to manage human resources, teams and change projects.

The first module in Frankfurt includes: team building activities, team work principles, individual ethics, intercultural communication, conflict management and shared responsibility.

This module addresses the flow of tangible goods within an organisation, taking into account the specifics in a healthcare environment. Participants
are introduced to the principles of logistics, purchasing and facility
management. The students will also work out the key role and challenges
of IT in healthcare.

The module consists of four parts:
· Introduction to Logistics, Purchasing and Supply Management
· Management of healthcare facilities
· IT: key driver in healthcare
· Live Case Study: IT in healthcare

This seven day module is delivered in Bangalore, India. The curriculum focuses on the key concepts and theories of strategic planning, marketing, and management. Skills acquired during this module include strategic management tools required to solve complex leadership challenges. Group assignments during the module analyze the impact of trends in the external environment on the management and strategy of health care organizations (including Hospital, Pharma, Medtech, etc), and propose strategic actions to address these trends.

The Johns Hopkins module focuses on the introduction to innovation management, analysing real examples on the market entry of innovative healthcare products and services, and the basics of project management. Students will have the opportunity to work on a live case study dealing with a real innovation project, learn its management problems and develop solutions in collaboration with experienced practitioner. In addition the current status and trends of the US healthcare system will be discussed.

During this module students learn to identify strategic healthcare business models, take responsibility for complex group based strategy projects in healthcare management situations and integrate the steps of strategic management into a comprehensive management framework.

Singapore Module - focuses on process and value chain management, quality
improvement and risk management systems in healthcare. Students learn to apply process and quality management principles to improve healthcare services internally.

Frankfurt School’s MBA in International Healthcare Management (IHM) caters to all those involved in the healthcare value chain: suppliers as well as providers, health insurances and regulatory bodies.

The MBA IHM aims to develop responsible healthcare managers and to equip them with advanced entrepreneurial skills, expertise and integrity, in order to master the challenges in a globalised healthcare sector. International locations in Europe, America and Asia and a diverse student body ensure a truly international experience.

With the business of healthcare continually increasing in size and complexity, the unique value proposition of our MBA in International Healthcare Management (IHM) is based on the truly international focus.

Around the world – in every hospital, clinic, laboratory and healthcare related organisation, there are teams of highly skilled healthcare professionals focused on the business practices that drive the healthcare industry. They are physicians, administrators, managers, and executives who take an active role in shaping the world of healthcare through their leadership. During the MBA in International Healthcare Management programme, the students visit 6 different countries and learn about the specific Healthcare system.

Class Profile

Participants will be senior managers or high-potentials with great credentials in health care organisations who personally wish to advance and seek positions of increased responsibility and leadership in the future.

The MBA IHM programme is for you if ...

you are working in the healthcare industry, confronted with challenging management and leadership decisions.
you need confidence and detailed background knowledge so you can take an authoritative role in discussions with colleagues, customers, shareholders and stakeholders.
you work in an international environment and would like to exchange ideas and discuss solutions for various international and intercultural issues with your peers.
you would like to know more about the management models and methodologies of different players in the healthcare industry.

If you are interested in joining a group of dynamic individuals, and in building new skills and a solid foundation of specialised knowledge as you pursue a management career in the international healthcare industry, we encourage you to apply for Frankfurt School's IHM.

Average age	38
Female	23%

No. of nationalities	19
Average work experience	13 years

Educational Background

Medical Doctor	53%
Business Administration	16%
Scientist	12%
Physiotherapist	7%
Nurse	5%
Pharmacist	2%
Information Technology	2%
Law	2%

Healthcare Industry

Healthcare Services & Facilities	53%
Health Consulting	26%
Pharma	12%
Medical Devices	9%

Nationalities

Europe	40%
Middle East	33%
Africa	14%
Asia	7%
USA / Canada	7%

Learning Experience

Entrepreneurial, international, intercultural

Experience an MBA programme with a truly international focus regarding healthcare systems and markets, locations, students and academic as well as corporate partners.

In the age of globalisation, an intimate understanding of foreign cultures can be both, a valuable academic asset and an enriching personal experience.

There is no better way to learn about different healthcare systems, practices and markets around the world than by visiting them!

Team work

Study with classmates from all over the world and exchange your experiences, while drawing on leading national and international healthcare experts: in hospitals or clinics, or organisations like health and bio technology, pharmaceutical, medical devices, service delivery, information technology, consulting companies, and government agencies.

Or network with alumni who work in the industry, and delve more deeply into various healthcare sectors.

Innovative learning: The Entrepreneurial Business Plan

Effective healthcare requires leadership, sound decision-making skills, and expertise. In addition, it requires entrepreneurial thinking and the willingness to innovate in how healthcare services are delivered.

In a field driven by innovation, it’s vital that you keep pace. A solid business plan can be the difference between just an idea and a successful business. In the process of creating one, you will develop an understanding of strategic planning, market situations and competitive advantages.

Case study learning

Our MBA IHM is based on a mixture of theoretical learning supported and reinforced with case studies and group work following the Harvard model of teaching.

The case studies have been tailored to meet class objectives - based on real-world situations and focused on health care. In addition, our participants are asked to bring in their own, work-related cases. Teamwork and group presentations are other key elements.

Guest lectures and site visits

Industry leaders join students from different backgrounds and cultures to discuss current real-life challenges and opportunities within an international healthcare setting.

Many opportunities arise, both on campus and at various site visits, to engage with healthcare experts, key industry players and innovative healthcare entrepreneurs.

Coaching

The MBA IHM Leadership Coaching features individualized coaching designed to meet your needs wherever you are in your journey toward reaching your leadership potential.

Learning Goals

Explanation

Learning Objectives

LG 1: Our graduates will know the implication of various national healthcare systems on management decisions.

Graduates will draw upon deep or expanded functional knowledge and broad, detailed and critical understanding of the implication of various national healthcare systems on management decisions.

LO 1.1: Our students will identify the structures and differences in the healthcare systems of various countries and their influence on management decisions.

LG 2: Our graduates will be entrepreneurial-minded managers in the healthcare industry.

Graduates will base their decisions and strategies on critical and multidimensional analysis of different markets and various professional and scientific sources in a challenging international business environment to be entrepreneurial-minded managers in the healthcare industry. For that they will apply appropriate methods from relevant management disciplines.

O 2.1: Our students will evaluate investments and projects by using analytical tools.

LO 2.2: Our students will use healthcare business models, formulate strategic goals and develop strategies accordingly.

LO 2.3: Our students will transfer management approaches from other industries into healthcare business.

LG 3: Our graduates will understand the importance of behaving ethically in healthcare management.

Graduates will understand the importance of behaving ethically in healthcare management. They will be responsible leaders, based on the analysis of the legal and ethical frameworks, and the reflection and development of their competences and their personality.

LO 3.1: Our students will identify the issues in healthcare management which may present ethical challenges and know how to find solutions, taking into account the impact on different stakeholders.

LG 4: Our graduates will have intercultural sensitivity.

Graduates will have intercultural sensitivity, be effective communicators and team leaders.

O 4.1: Our students will be able to lead intercultural teams.

LO 4.2: Our students will identify intercultural communication issues and find solutions.

LG 5: Our graduates will be effective communicators.

Graduates will be effective communicators and team leaders. They will write, present, discuss and defend

LO 5.1: Our students will produce quality business documents.

Application Process

1. Online application

The first step in applying for the MBA IHM is the completion of our online application, which includes uploading the following required documents:

Required Documents

Certified copy of your undergraduate transcript of records and degree award certificate including your final GPA
Certified copy of your TOEFL/IELTS results or equivalent (TOEFL IBT minimum score of 90 / IELTS minimum score of 6,5) – This requirement can be waived if you are a native speaker or your Bachelor Studies were fully in English (certificate from university needed)
CV in English
Two letters of recommendation (can be handed in later in the application process if not available yet)
Other documentation supporting professional experience or other extracurricular activities

Deadlines

We encourage you to complete your application as early as possible, as there are a limited number of places in the programme. There are also special financial advantages for candidates who submit a complete application early:

Early Bird (1st round)* 5,000 €	31. January
Early Bird (2nd round)* 2,500 €	30. April
Final application deadline:	31. July
Programme start:	End of September

^{*+Additional leadership coaching}

2. AC and /or Interview

Once we have received all the required documents, we will assess your application and if the first assessment is positive, we will then invite you for an interview (telephone or Skype interview for international applicants). A decision on your admission will only be made after this interview.

3. Results

4. Start of the programme

The IHM course always starts in September.

Application checklist

Download our Application Checklist as a helpful guide to completing the admissions process.

IHM Application Checklist (PDF)

Letter of Recommendation

Information Events

Would you like to get a first-hand impression of what our business school and our MBA programme are really like? Meet The Frankfurt MBA Programme Director, talk with current students, take part in a classroom lecture, or tour our campus. It's all possible through individually scheduled sample lectures and our regular MBA Evenings!

Sample lectures

Visit an MBA class this semester to discuss a case study with academic staff and current MBA students. This is your chance to

experience typical classroom subjects,
teaching techniques, and
learning methods.

Feel free to contact our MBA Team to arrange a campus visit, including a guided tour of the campus

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