Program Overview

Praxismanagement

The Praxismanagement program is a professional development course designed for individuals working in healthcare, particularly in medical practices, ambulatory care centers, and other healthcare facilities. The program aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and organize these facilities efficiently.

Program Description

The Praxismanagement program is a part-time, 8-month course that consists of six modules. The program covers various aspects of healthcare management, including:

• Betriebswirtschaftliche Fragestellungen von Arztpraxen (Business Management in Medical Practices)
• Praxisorganisation und Personalmanagement (Practice Organization and Personnel Management)
• Qualitätsmanagement (Quality Management)
• Praxis-Marketing (Practice Marketing)
• Betriebswirtschaftliche Steuerung: Controlling (Business Management: Controlling)
• Projektarbeit und Praxistransfer (Project Work and Practice Transfer)

Program Requirements

To be eligible for the Praxismanagement program, applicants must have:

• A completed vocational training or a university degree
• At least one year of work experience in the healthcare sector

Program Structure

The program consists of 218 hours of classroom instruction, which takes place on weekends over a period of 8 months. The program also includes a project work phase, which lasts for approximately 2 months.

Program Fees

The program fee is €2,890 (as of August 2025). Payment can be made in installments.

Program Certification

Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a University Certificate in Praxismanagement from the University of Hamburg, which is equivalent to 10 ECTS credits.

Program Faculty

The program is led by PD Dr. Christian Brettschneider, a renowned expert in healthcare management. The program faculty consists of experienced practitioners and academics from the University of Hamburg.

Program Objectives

The Praxismanagement program aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and organize healthcare facilities efficiently. The program focuses on the following objectives:

• To provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of business management in medical practices
• To equip participants with the skills to organize and manage personnel in healthcare facilities
• To provide participants with knowledge of quality management and marketing in healthcare
• To enable participants to apply controlling and project management techniques in healthcare facilities

Program Benefits

The Praxismanagement program offers several benefits to participants, including:

• A comprehensive understanding of healthcare management
• The ability to apply business management principles in medical practices
• The skills to organize and manage personnel in healthcare facilities
• Knowledge of quality management and marketing in healthcare
• The ability to apply controlling and project management techniques in healthcare facilities
• A University Certificate in Praxismanagement from the University of Hamburg

Program Target Group

The Praxismanagement program is designed for individuals working in healthcare, particularly in medical practices, ambulatory care centers, and other healthcare facilities. The program is suitable for:

• Medical professionals (e.g., doctors, nurses)
• Healthcare administrators
• Practice managers
• Healthcare consultants

Program Schedule

The program schedule is as follows:

• Module 1: Betriebswirtschaftliche Fragestellungen von Arztpraxen (March 27-29, 2026)
• Module 2: Praxisorganisation und Personalmanagement (April 10-12, 2026)
• Module 3: Qualitätsmanagement (May 22-24, 2026)
• Module 4: Praxis-Marketing (June 26-28, 2026)
• Module 5: Betriebswirtschaftliche Steuerung: Controlling (July 3-5, 2026)
• Module 6: Projektarbeit und Praxistransfer (September 12, 2026)

Program Location

The program takes place at the University of Hamburg, Jungiusstraße 9, 20355 Hamburg.

Program Language

The program is conducted in German.

Program Accreditation

The Praxismanagement program is accredited by the University of Hamburg.

Program Duration

The program lasts for 8 months.

Program Start Date

The program starts on March 27, 2026.

Program End Date

The program ends on September 12, 2026.

Program Application

Applications for the Praxismanagement program can be submitted online or by mail. The application deadline is not specified.

Program Contact

For more information about the Praxismanagement program, please contact: Björn Salig Jungiusstraße 9 20355 Hamburg Tel.: E-Mail: praxismanagement.zfw"AT"uni-hamburg.de

Program Additional Information

The Praxismanagement program is a part-time, 8-month course that provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare management. The program is designed for individuals working in healthcare, particularly in medical practices, ambulatory care centers, and other healthcare facilities. The program aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to manage and organize these facilities efficiently. Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a University Certificate in Praxismanagement from the University of Hamburg, which is equivalent to 10 ECTS credits.