MSc in International Health Management
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.
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Programme Overview
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.
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.
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 February, May, October: International students Price: €12,600 | EU students Price: €7,450
Price 2026: €13,920 (International and EU)
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The School’s admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement.
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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)
- Price 2026: €13,920 (International and EU)
The School’s admissions process is subject to the Consumer Contracts (Terms and Conditions). Information on your Right of Withdrawal and our Refund Policy can be found in the BSBI study agreement
Edge Student Hub
Finding the perfect place to live while you study is crucial. BSBI has partnered with Edge Student Hub, to provide an accommodation package that ensures you have a comfortable from day one in Germany. Located just 45 minutes from central Berlin, the accommodation provides convenience and ease. Shared rooms start at €599 per month, with single rooms and shared apartments also available. Secure your ideal living arrangement and focus on your studies without any worries.
Bring a Friend and save €500!
If you have a friend who is also planning to study in Berlin, let your Accommodation Advisor know. You can receive a €500 discount on your final month’s rent for a Shared Room*. Please note that your friend must be enrolled at Gisma, BSBI, UE Germany, or Arden Berlin to qualify for this offer.
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.
- 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.
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- Create an account here
- Select the programme and intake you want to apply for
- Complete all sections of the online application
- Submit online application
- Our Admissions Team will liaise with you with regards to next steps
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