Master's degree Digital Health Management

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MA Digital Health Management

MA (Master of Science in Health Studies)

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Start of application: 01.10.2024

Length of programme: 4 semesters / 2 years

Tuition fees: EUR 363.36 per semester plus student union fee

Specialisations:
Two individually selectable specialisations:
- Digital Workplace Management
- Twin Transformation: digital and ecological transformation

Semester overview:
A semester usually comprises three synchronous (on-site or online) attendance phases and two asynchronous distance learning phases (online).

Language of instruction: German

Programme director:

Barbara Prazak-Aram

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Application deadline

31.05.2025

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With the Master's degree program in Digital Health Management, you will acquire the in-depth knowledge and practical skills you need for a successful career in the healthcare sector and for your personal development. This interdisciplinary degree program incorporates health sciences, computer science, social sciences and economics. This unique combination will empower you to play an active role in shaping digital change in the healthcare sector and in healthcare-related organizations and companies.

The Master's degree program will enable you to understand the healthcare sector - health promotion, prevention, treatment, rehabilitation, long-term care - in all its diversity. You will learn to consider the needs of different interest groups and optimize the use of digital technologies in the healthcare sector. With your degree, you will have skills in modern healthcare management and will be able to drive forward the complex change processes associated with digitalization in the healthcare sector.

Admission requirements

General university entrance qualification, OR
relevant professional qualification (incl. additional examinations)

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Specialisations for your personal career path

In your Master's degree program in Digital Health Management, you have the opportunity to focus more on your personal interests and train yourself precisely for your career path thanks to two specializations:

Digital Workplace Management

Learn specifically how digital technologies can be harnessed to promote health and well-being in the workplace in the ‘Digital Workplace Health Management’ specialization. From analyzing health data to implementing measures to improve working conditions - you will acquire exactly the skills you need to be a successful workplace health expert.

Twin Transformation: digital and ecological transformation

Discover how digital and ecological change can be driven forward together in the healthcare sector with the ‘Twin Transformation: digital and ecological transformation’ specialization. From the development of sustainable healthcare solutions to the integration of ecological aspects into digital transformation processes - with this specialization you will become an expert in holistic and sustainable healthcare services.

Your professional future

Ready for your future in digital health management? After completing the Master's program, there are numerous career paths open to you, such as

Interface manager in the product development of eHealth applications
Compliance expert for digital transformation in the healthcare sector
Inclusion manager for assistive technologies (incl. active & assisted living applications)
Project organization and project management of digital health promotion and prevention projects
Coordination of and/or collaboration in research and development projects at the interface of health, digitalization and the environment
Entrepreneur, consultant in the healthcare sector (e.g. consulting agency, advisory agency)
Workplace health manager with a focus on maintaining workability and digitalization
Twin transformation manager (digital and ecological transformation) or CSR manager in the healthcare sector

I was able to acquire a broad knowledge of many aspects of ageing.

Sandra

(Student)

Your Curriculum

The curriculum of the Master's degree programme in Digital Health Management has been developed to provide you with a first-class education for your future career in various companies and organisations. With a core curriculum of 102 ECTS and an elective curriculum for specialisations with 18 ECTS, you will receive a comprehensive education that provides you with both technical know-how and interdisciplinary skills. From the strategic planning of digital transformation processes to the development of ethically responsible healthcare solutions, you will learn everything you need to be successful in digital healthcare management.

Your individual know-how

Would you like to take courses outside the boundaries of Aging Services Management and further your education in other areas?

If you are studying at FERNFH, you have the opportunity to complete micro-credentials in the following subject areas outside of your own degree program:

A Micro-Credential is a qualification certificate you receive after successfully completing a learning pathway (several courses) at FERNFH. You can complete the MCs during your study time at FERNFH and thus individually compile and continuously expand your portfolio of skills and know-how, depending on your personal or professional interests.

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