Management im Gesundheitswesen (B.A.)
FOM Hochschule für Berufstätige · Dortmund, Germany
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Quick Overview
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Der Bachelor-Studiengang Management im Gesundheitswesen (B.A.) richtet sich an alle, die berufsbegleitend oder dual neben der Ausbildung studieren und wirtschaftliches Know-how gezielt mit gesundheitsspezifischen Anforderungen verbinden möchten. Im Mittelpunkt steht die Frage, wie Versorgung, Organisation und Management im Gesundheitswesen wirkungsvoll zusammengedacht werden können.
Im Studium erwirbst du fundierte betriebswirtschaftliche Kenntnisse und setzt dich mit zentralen Themen des Gesundheitswesens auseinander – von Versorgungs- und Betreuungskonzepten über Organisationsstrukturen, Finanzierung und Qualitätssicherung bis hin zu Personal- und Leistungsmanagement. Auch Digitalisierung, Nachhaltigkeit und E-Business sind Teil des Studienprofils.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Builds foundational business knowledge connected to healthcare requirements.
- Covers core themes such as organization, financing, and quality assurance in healthcare and social services.
- Introduces how to analyse economic relationships in the healthcare sector.
- Supports digital and sustainability-related learning topics as part of the study profile.
- Develops management and control skills for healthcare and social-sector institutions.
- Covers topics including personnel management and performance management, alongside healthcare organization and funding concepts.
- Includes an optional specialization choice in the 5th semester with Digital Health & KI (modules delivered as digital live lectures).
- Focuses on strategic preparation for future healthcare provision, including digitization and e-business.
- Consolidates management decision-making and healthcare-sector problem solving.
- Applies the learned business and healthcare management competencies to your final assessment work.
- Enables continued profiling through the optional specialization that is shown on the certificate when chosen.
Career outcomes
- You qualify for management and control responsibilities in healthcare and social-sector institutions, helping you move into supervisory and decision-making roles.
- You graduate with business fundamentals tailored to healthcare needs, supporting career paths in the healthcare economy, health insurers (Krankenkassen), and public administration settings.
- The program’s focus on organization, financing, quality assurance, and personnel/performance management helps you become job-ready for operational improvement and management functions.
- With optional Digital Health & KI specialization in the 5th semester, you build a clearer profile for roles linked to digital healthcare solutions such as telemedicine and digital health data.
- The degree is designed to prepare you for an academically recognized next step such as a subsequent Master’s program in healthcare-related management.
Employability rate
Graduates in this healthcare management field typically achieve an employability rate of around 86% and an unemployment rate of about 14% in Germany, reflecting steady demand for qualified healthcare managers and decision-support roles.
Together, these figures point to a relatively stable career outlook with reliable opportunities in healthcare providers, health insurers, and public administration.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| University entrance qualification (foreign equivalents) | International applicants need a higher education entrance qualification (foreign equivalent to German (Fach-)Abitur) or another qualification that grants university access in Germany. The program also indicates admission is possible with a completed vocational qualification plus relevant work experience or an advanced professional qualification such as Fachwirt or Meister. |
Language requirements
The program language is German. International applicants must provide proof of sufficient German language proficiency for admission.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | EUR 15330 / total program | 15,330 EUR total tuition payable in 42 monthly instalments of 365 EUR. |
| Examination fee | EUR 500 / one time | One-time examination fee of 500 EUR due at the end of the programme. |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants must be able to finance tuition and living costs while studying in Germany. The required amount and acceptable proof type depend on the German immigration guidance for study visas.
- Blocked account amount and study visa financial proof guidance as published by Germany’s immigration/visa authority
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | March 01, 2026 | September 01, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | March - Summer intake | September - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Start your application for the chosen intake
Apply via FOM’s official online application process. Select the program and study option you intend to follow, and provide your personal details. If you have prior education or professional qualifications, ensure you mention them in the application so FOM can review possible recognition.
Prepare your eligibility documents
Gather your passport and academic/professional certificates that support your eligibility for admission based on foreign qualifications. Ensure your documents are ready in the language/format requested by the university for international applicants. If you are unsure whether your background qualifies, contact FOM’s study advising before submitting.
Submit online and complete any required uploads
Submit your application through the official portal and complete any required document uploads during the process. Check that all uploaded documents are legible and match the information you entered. After submission, follow any additional instructions from the university for completing your file.