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Distance Learning Betriebswirt:in im Gesundheitsmanagement (IU)*

*Translated: Business Economist in Health Management (IU). Only available in German.

 

Become a business economist in just 3 semesters – even without A-levels! 

Business Economist in Health Management

Demographic changes are presenting the industry with new challenges. The number of individuals in need of care and treatment is steadily increasing. At the same time, many healthcare institutions are forced to regulate their expenses and reduce costs. This calls for efficient strategies to not only remain competitive but also ensure sustainable success in the healthcare sector while meeting the needs of patients. As a health manager, you combine specialized expertise with essential business knowledge, ready to bring fresh ideas – now and in the future. 


In the health management training, concluding with the business economist qualification, we prepare you for roles at the intersection of health and economics, equipping you for future leadership tasks in the healthcare sector. Want to deepen your knowledge even further? No problem! The content of this training, as well as the fees already paid, can be credited as external achievements towards the bachelor's programme in "Gesundheitsmanagement” at IU International University of Applied Sciences. A university entrance qualification is required for this. 

Study flexible

anytime and anywhere with 24/7 online exams, full- or part-time.

Learn innovatively

on your digital campus with your own AI study assistant and multimedia tools.

State-recognised

Benefit from an accredited degree with excellent career prospects.
Summary

Your study programme summed up

Study programme & degree

Further Education (IU)
Language: de

Duration & extension

Standard: 18 months 
Various time models 
Starting date flexible at any time

Study fees

From €259 per month, depending on the time model chosen 

Recognition & Approval

Possible with or without A-levels

Recognition & Approval

Programme is state-approved, accredited & internationally renowned, 90 ECTS - DE: AR-Siegel, ZFU: 286017

Start today: Try us out for 1 month

Apply now and start your further training within a few hours – or choose any starting date that suits you. You can try us out for 1 month without commitment. We only charge you for this month if you continue with us.

Study Content

Study content

With the further education programme „Betriebswirt:in im Gesundheitsmanagement (IU)" at IU International University of Applied Sciences, you have the chance to expand your knowledge and gain initial business management skills. Additionally, your certificate offers an academic qualification to boost your career, whether you're aiming for advancement or a change of field. The content of this further education programme, as well as the tuition fees you’ve already paid, can be credited as non-university achievements towards the bachelor's programme Gesundheitsmanagement at IU. A higher education entrance qualification is required for this.


Please note: Successful completion does not automatically grant a higher education entrance qualification for a (subsequent) study programme!


Take a look at our sample course schedule now!

Career

Career prospects

Through the further education programme „Betriebswirt:in im Pflegemanagement," you’ll gain not only business management expertise but also comprehensive foundational knowledge in health management. With the growing demand for skilled professionals in the health sector due to demographic shifts, there’s a high need for leaders who can establish structures, organise resources, and manage facilities.


If you wish to further your qualifications after completing your programme, the tuition fees you've already paid and your achievements can be credited as non-university achievements towards the bachelor's programme Gesundheitsmanagement at IU International University of Applied Sciences.

Fees

Study model and prices for the online Further education's study programme in Betriebswirt:in im Gesundheitsmanagement (IU)

Depending on your personal or professional situation, full-time study is not always easy to manage. That is why we have also developed part-time programmes for all our degrees, which offer flexible and longer study periods. This way, you can study alongside your job or during your time off, whether at home or abroad. The content of the different models is identical. Depending on the study model, we will adjust your tuition fees accordingly. With the part-time variants, your weekly study workload is reduced.


Can't finish your degree in the allotted time? No problem! We will develop the right study model for everyone. If you realise that you need more time, you can easily switch to another study model with three months’ notice before the end of the month. These are our different study models:

Full-Time
Dauer 18 Monate
Perfect for students who want to hit the ground running and shorten the period of study by increasing their studying pace.

US$470

monatlich

*

* € 399 basierend auf dem Wechselkurs am 01/07/2025, 00:00 CEST
Part-Time I
Dauer 24 Monate
Excellent for talented all-rounders who want to give their studies everything they’ve got while holding down a job and keeping down their monthly costs at the same time.

US$405

monatlich

*

* € 344 basierend auf dem Wechselkurs am 01/07/2025, 00:00 CEST
Part-Time II
Dauer 36 Monate
Ideal for students who would like to take their time completing their course on top of their job and everyday life and keep down the monthly costs of their studies.

US$305

monatlich

*

* € 259 basierend auf dem Wechselkurs am 01/07/2025, 00:00 CEST
Additional charges

Free trial month*

Opportunities to exchange with teachers and fellow students

Study and career coaching

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Access to MS Office and Speexx language courses

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Personal AI study assistant Syntea

Free extension for up to 12 months

*The fees for this period only apply if you continue your studies with us.

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Admission Requirements

Admission requirements

We make it possible: At IU International University you can start your desired study program - without NC, state-recognised, with or without a general A-level!

Start today: Try us out for 1 month

Apply now and start your further training within a few hours – or choose any starting date that suits you. You can try us out for 1 month without commitment. We only charge you for this month if you continue with us.

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