Program Overview

MSc in International Health Management

Programme Overview

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.

Programme Description

Berlin School of Business and Innovation’s MSc in International Health Management is a programme offered in partnership with Universita Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO. This has been designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and expertise to become managers and leaders within the health sector. With a core focus on health management in a global and national context, the programme draws on emerging bodies of knowledge and up-to-date evidence to allow comparisons across different countries.

What Will You Experience?

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.

Why Study this Programme?

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 2025
• International students: €12,600
• EU students: €7,450

Programme Structure

During its first three academic terms, the MSc in International Health Management will cover key topics such as Management of Health Organisations, Decision Making, Planning and Leadership, Socioeconomic Research in Health Services, Financial and Economic Management of Health Organisations and more. In the final term, you will research and prepare a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

On campus classes will run Monday to Friday for one week, followed by a three-week period during which students will need to submit assignments and revise.

The modules of this programme are offered and delivered 100% on campus. Students will also have additional access to course and reading materials via the UNINETTUNO platform.

Modules

• 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

Study in Berlin

• Delivery: On campus
• Duration: 18 months
• Intakes: February, May, October
• Campus: Berlin, Germany
• Degree awarded by Università Telematica Internazionale UNINETTUNO
• Official Italian name: Master di Primo Livello “MSc in International Health Management” For more information about the Italian Higher Education System, please visit: cimea.it/en/
• Price: 2025 February, May, October | €12,600 (international students) | €7,450 (EU students)

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the MSc International Health Management 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.

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.

Entry Requirements

• 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.

FAQs

• What is a Master of Science (MSc) in International Health Management Programme? This MSc focuses on preparing students for management and leadership roles in global healthcare systems. It combines knowledge of public health challenges with innovative strategies for managing healthcare organisations effectively.
• What Career Opportunities are Available for Graduates With an International Health Management MSc? Graduates can become health services managers, consultants or policy advisors in hospitals, international health organisations or NGOs. These roles play a vital part in improving healthcare delivery and addressing global health issues.
• What are the Tuition Fees for the Master’s in International Health Management Programme? A degree from BSBI is an investment in your future. BSBI offers many different scholarship opportunities and discount offers. For more information and a breakdown of our latest tuition fees, take a look at our Programme Offers page.
• How Can I Apply to the MSc in International Health Management Programme at BSBI? Applications are submitted online through the BSBI website. You will need to provide a bachelor’s degree certificate, academic transcripts, a CV and proof of English proficiency. Our admissions team is available to assist you throughout the application process.
• What Key Leadership and Management Skills Will I Develop Through the MSc International Health Management programme? You will develop skills in strategic planning, team leadership and decision-making. The programme focuses on critical analysis and problem-solving, enabling graduates to handle the complexities of managing healthcare organisations effectively.