Planning, design and operation of healthcare facilities

As a healthcare manager, medical expert, architect or planner, you operate in a complex and challenging environment, especially in healthcare, which is constantly evolving. The demands on professionals are higher than ever as innovative technologies and management strategies gain increasing importance.

According to a study by the German Association for Personnel Management and a survey by Roland Berger from 2022, 87% of healthcare leaders see increasing demands on their competencies.

89% consider digital skills crucial for their organization's future viability, yet 75% state that they are lagging behind in digitalization.

Don't miss the opportunity to gain a decisive advantage. Our Masterclass Healthcare Futures offers you a comprehensive and specialized program that equips you with a deep understanding of the latest developments in healthcare. From strategic planning to sustainable design of healthcare facilities – this program lays the essential foundation for success as a leading figure in healthcare.

The Masterclass Healthcare Futures offers a compact overview of the planning, design, and operation of healthcare facilities. The course is aimed at people with an academic background in medicine, architecture, engineering, management, and nursing.

Based on the conviction that successful projects are the result of successful communication between specialist disciplines, the masterclass conveys the topic from the perspective of different stakeholders. Practical experience is gained in the labs offered in each of the five core modules.

The certificates issued for each module are compatible with the European Credit Transfer System (ECTS) and can be credited to other studies.

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Learning by doing - work on practical case studies in small groups and present your solutions in live sessions with our lecturers. Our 15-day curriculum prepares you for the key aspects of healthcare management:

• Healthcare Facilities in the Health System: Integration and role of healthcare facilities within the health system.
• The Macro Environment of Healthcare Facilities: Analysis of external factors influencing healthcare facilities, such as politics, economy, and society.
• The Micro Environment of Healthcare Facilities: Internal aspects and structures that shape the operation and efficiency of healthcare facilities.
• Architectural Design and Sustainability: Sustainable approaches in the architectural design of healthcare facilities.
• Operational Management of Healthcare Facilities: Efficient management and optimization of operational processes.

With the Masterclass Healthcare Futures, you receive a recognized certificate issued in collaboration with TU Wien and Medical University of Vienna. This certificate confirms your successful participation in the program and demonstrates your acquired competencies in healthcare.

Use this certificate to present your qualifications and highlight your newly acquired knowledge in healthcare management.

Our leading experts bring together cutting-edge knowledge from research and practical insights from the healthcare industry.

Academic Directors

Lecturers

• Arch.DI Norbert Erlach | DENK-X.NET Vienna
• DI Christoph Falkner | SWAP Architektur Vienna
• Doz. Dr. Markus Haisjackl MBA MPH | LLS Vaduz
• Univ.Prof. Dr.med. Michael Hiesmayr | Medical University of Vienna
• DI Bettina Hufe – BG Kliniken | Klinikverbund Berlin
• Dipl.-Betriebswirt (FH) Martin Kern |  TEAMPLAN Tübingen
• Dr.-Ing. Maja Kevdzija, MSc | TU Wien
• Univ.Prof. DI Dr. Christian Kühn | TU Wien
• Anja Leetz, MSc | GIZ Berlin
• DI Dr. Magdalena Maierhofer | GÖG Wien
• DI Stefan Meyer | TELLURIDE Düsseldorf
• Prof. Dr.med. Matthias Münzberg | BG Unfallklinik Frankfurt
• DI Lars Oberwinter | PLANDATA Wien
• Prim. Dr.med. Romana Palmansdorfer | LKH Rohrbach
• DI Svenja Partheimüller, MSc | SWAP Architektur Vienna
• Arch. DI Monika Purschke | AWZT Wien
• Univ.Prof. DDr. Judit Simon, MSc DPhil | Medical University of Vienna
• Juliane Sutter MA MSc | UNI-SPITAL Basel
• Univ.Prof. Dr.med. Wilfried Wisser | Medical University of Vienna
• Univ.Doz. DI Dr. Gabriel Wurzer |  TU Wien
• Paul Otzelberger BSc MA | Vamed

After completing the Masterclass Healthcare Futures program, graduates can pursue various career advancements and opportunities. The program equips them with the skills to:

1. Take on Leadership Roles: Graduates can assume leadership positions in healthcare organizations, including hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems, where they can influence policy and operational decisions.

2. Specialize in Healthcare Facility Management: They can become specialists in the planning, design, and management of healthcare facilities, integrating medical, technical, and economic considerations.

3. Consultancy and Advisory Roles: The program prepares graduates for roles in consultancy firms or as independent consultants, offering expertise in healthcare facility development and management.

4. Network Expansion: Graduates will have expanded their professional networks through interactions with international experts, which can lead to opportunities in global healthcare projects or collaborations.

5. Enhanced Interdisciplinary Skills: With a focus on interdisciplinary learning, graduates are well-equipped to work in cross-functional teams, bringing together diverse expertise to tackle complex healthcare challenges

Your first step into the future

Take the initiative now and gain a decisive advantage over your colleagues and competitors. This program equips you with a crucial advantage. By participating, you proactively enter the new world of healthcare instead of being surprised by it.

The Masterclass is an integral part of the Executive MBA Healthcare Futures and is also offered within the program. It provides an in-depth focus on the planning, design, and operation of healthcare facilities, complementing the comprehensive management knowledge of the MBA. This allows you to expand your skills specifically tailored to the unique requirements of the healthcare sector.

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