About the degree programme
The Master’s degree programme in health care management prepares you for challenging leadership roles in one of Europe’s most important and dynamic growth industries. You’ll develop a deep understanding of the complex interrelationships within the healthcare sector and acquire the necessary skills to design and implement sustainable healthcare strategies—whether in clinical settings, preventive care, or Health Management.
Practical Expertise for the Healthcare Sector
In this Master’s program, you’ll deepen your knowledge and practical skills in these key areas:
- Occupational Health Management and health-oriented leadership
- Health Economics Evaluation and Controlling in Hospitals
- Risk management and quality assurance in healthcare facilities
- Fundamentals of social psychology and health-related communication
- Prevention strategies and salutogenic approaches
- Research Methods and Evidence-Based Practice Development
You’ll learn how modern health concepts are developed and implemented and how you can design health promotion initiatives at various levels. There is a special focus on the connection between theory and practice: In small groups, you’ll work on practical projects, engage in in-depth discussions with faculty and fellow students, and apply your knowledge to specific case studies. Through group work, simulation exercises, and practical activities, course content is not merely taught theoretically but brought to life—an ideal way to understand complex relationships and embed them in your knowledge long-term.
Study details
The most important facts at a glance:
| faculty: | Managerial and Cultural Studies |
| Location: | Görlitz |
| Degree: | Master of Arts |
| standard period of study: | 4 semesters |
| ECTS credits: | 120 |
| Language of instruction: | German |
| Enrolment for: | Winter semester |
| Application period: May 1 through September 30 (winter semester) | Start of studies: October |
| Admission restrictions: | No admission restrictions (no NC) Details |
| No prerequisite internship | Student Advisory Service |
| Accreditation status: | Accredited |
Course content
The Master’s degree programme in health care management provides you with a comprehensive qualification for leadership positions in the healthcare sector over the course of four semesters. The degree programme combines the fundamentals of Business Administration with healthcare-specific expertise and teaches you modern management methods for the healthcare sector.
In the first semester, you’ll gain a solid foundation in areas such as empirical social research, statistics, and human resources management in the healthcare sector. You’ll explore the fundamentals of health sciences and learn about the specifics of financing and Controlling in healthcare. The second semester deepens your knowledge with modules on clinical Risk management, communication, and health economics. In a research workshop, you’ll develop your own concepts for prevention and Health Management. In the third semester, you’ll expand your expertise in areas such as medical controlling, integrated Health Management, and health economic evaluation. Legal aspects and a research seminar on health-oriented Corporate Management round out your profile. You’ll devote the entire fourth semester to your master’s thesis, in which you’ll conduct academic research on a topic of your choice.
- Methods of empirical social research
- statistics
- Social psychology
- Personnel management and leadership in the healthcare sector
- Financing and Controlling in the healthcare sector
- Health sciences
- Clinical Risk Management
- Communication and Conflict Management
- Special Aspects of Health Economics
- Market-Oriented Corporate Management and Business Model Transformation
- Research Workshop on Prevention and Health Management
- Medical Management
- Integrated Health Management, Team and Organizational Development
- Health Economics Evaluation
- Research Seminar—Health-Oriented Corporate Management
- Medical Law and Labor Law
- Final module (Master's thesis and defense)
Career opportunities
Professional areas where you can get started
Workplace Health Management
You develop and implement holistic health strategies in companies. You analyze health risk factors, design preventive measures, and support executives in establishing and sustainably embedding a health-promoting corporate culture.
Medical Management
You manage and optimize medical and financial processes in healthcare facilities. You analyze performance data, identify opportunities for improvement, and develop strategies to increase efficiency while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Quality and Risk management
You are responsible for systematic quality assurance in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. You identify potential risks, develop preventive measures, and implement processes that sustainably improve both patient safety and the quality of care.
Health Economics Evaluation
You analyze and evaluate medical interventions and care models from an economic perspective. You conduct cost-benefit analyses, evaluate new treatment methods, and support evidence-based decision-making processes in the healthcare sector.
Project Management in Healthcare
You plan and manage complex change projects in healthcare organizations. You coordinate interdisciplinary teams, implement new care models, and support transformation processes in hospitals, long-term care facilities, or public health departments.
Management consulting
You advise healthcare facilities on strategic and operational issues. You analyze business models, identify optimization potential and develop customized concepts to improve organization, processes and profitability in the healthcare sector.
You will find even more opportunities with us in the following related degree programs:
Related Degree Programs
- Bachelor's in Health Care Management
- Part-Time Bachelor’s Degree in Health Care Management
- Bachelor’s in Applied Nursing Science (Dual Program)
Still not sure? If you have any questions, please contact our Student Advisory Service. We’re here to help you choose the right program.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this consecutive master’s program requires a Bachelor’s or diploma degree with at least 180 ECTS credits. Accepted fields of study include:
- Health Management, Health Economics & Health Sciences
- Sports Science & Medical-Therapeutic Degree Programs
- Nursing programs & similar bachelor’s degrees in the medical field
- Business Administration, Economics, and related economic degree programmes
Not sure if your degree will receive recognition?
If in doubt, you can always contact the program director, Prof. Saatkamp, to have your individual eligibility reviewed.
Here's what our students have to say about our university
- Program Handbook (Course Content and Structure)
- Program Flyer
- Faculty Website
- Application Information
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Studying in the wild east?
Studying with us is different. Above all, better. Why? We have a family atmosphere. There are small study groups and the lecturers are always there for you. There is a close connection to practice in all degree courses. And finding affordable accommodation is no problem here.
There are many other reasons, such as university sports or the student representatives, clubs and societies. Campus life in Zittau and Görlitz, the wild east, is unique.