FAQ: Bachelor's Program Healthcare Management
Would you like to learn more about the Bachelor’s Program in Healthcare Management? Here you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about course content, admission requirements, part-time study options, internships, and career opportunities. If your question isn’t listed here, we’d be happy to assist you personally.
What is Healthcare Management?
Healthcare Management combines health, care, and management into a single Degree Program. You’ll explore both organizational and economic issues as well as current challenges facing the healthcare system – such as digitalization, quality improvement, sustainability, and demographic change. The goal is to further develop health and nursing facilities from an organizational, economic, and strategic perspective and to assume leadership roles in a future-oriented professional field.
Who is the Healthcare Management Program suited for?
The Healthcare Management Program is designed for people who want to combine health, nursing, organization, and management. It is particularly well-suited for those who wish to take on coordinating, organizational, or leadership roles in the health and social services sectors and who are interested in interprofessional collaboration and the advancement of the healthcare system.
What qualifications do I need?
In addition to the formal admission requirements, you should have an interest in health sciences, management, and business-related issues. A passion for teamwork and communication, as well as a willingness to take on responsibility and help shape change processes, are key prerequisites for successfully completing the Healthcare Management Program.
Can I complete the Degree Program even without a high school diploma?
Yes. Under certain conditions, it is possible to pursue a degree even without a high school diploma or an additional exam. The requirement is at least three years of relevant professional experience as a certified healthcare and nursing professional (DGKP).
Is the Program more focused on nursing or management?
The Bachelor’s Program in Healthcare Management combines both fields. In addition to content in health and nursing sciences, you’ll gain skills in management, organization, quality improvement, project management, communication, and leadership. This will ensure you’re fully prepared for positions of responsibility in the health and social services sectors.
What kind of knowledge can I expect in the Healthcare Management Program?
The Program provides knowledge in health management, nursing and health sciences, quality and project management, as well as communication and leadership. These are supplemented by fundamentals of economics and law, health economics, digitalization, sustainability, health promotion, prevention, and scientific research. Through this interdisciplinary education, you will develop the skills needed to shape a modern healthcare system.
How practical is the Program?
The Bachelor’s Program in Healthcare Management is designed with a practical focus and can be completed while working. Much of the course content can be directly applied to your daily work. In addition, during the 6th semester, you’ll complete a mandatory professional internship, during which you’ll deepen your knowledge and gain practical experience.
What role do digitalization and sustainability play?
Digitalization and sustainability are among the key future-oriented topics in the Healthcare Management Program. Among other topics, you’ll explore digital health, planetary health, sustainable health care systems, and digital developments in the health care sector, and you’ll learn how to actively help shape change processes.
Can I gain international experience?
Yes. You’ll have the opportunity to spend a semester abroad at a partner university and learn about international healthcare systems. In addition, while pursuing your Degree in Healthcare Management, you can participate in research projects and benefit from courses taught by international faculty.
What career opportunities will I have after graduation?
After earning your Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management, a wide range of career paths will be open to you. For example, you can work in health and nursing care facilities, hospitals, social service organizations, health centers, or public institutions. Typical areas of responsibility include quality management, process management, project management, health promotion, human resources management, and organizational development. Careers in academia and research are also possible.
Will I be able to take on leadership roles after I graduate?
Yes. The Healthcare Management Program provides students with organizational, strategic, and communication skills for management and leadership roles in the health and social services sectors. In addition, provided you have the appropriate qualifications, you have the option of pursuing training in accordance with Section 65a of the Health and Nursing Care Act (GuKG), which opens up further career opportunities in the field of nursing management.
What does the qualification of § 65a GuKG mean?
As part of the Healthcare Management Program, students who meet the legal requirements have the opportunity to complete the training program in compliance with § 65a of the Health and Nursing Care Act. This qualification prepares licensed health and nursing professionals for leadership roles in nursing management and expands their career development opportunities.
Can I continue my studies after completing the Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare Management?
Yes. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Healthcare Management, you meet the requirements for a Master’s Program. At CU Carinthia University of Applied Sciences, you can pursue Master’s Programs in the fields of health and social services as well as business. In addition, depending on the admission requirements, you can also pursue corresponding Master’s Programs at other Universities of Applied Sciences or traditional Universities.