Shape the Future of Healthcare

☑ 92 ECTS credits, 3 semesters including master's thesis

☑ Flexible Part-time program with block modules

☑ Combination of on-site events and online learnin

☑ Intensive group work and exchange with experts from various fields

☑ Detailed case studies with comprehensive feedback

☑ Direct interaction and Q&A sessions with leading professionals

☑ Ongoing updates on the latest developments in healthcare

☑ Funding opportunities & financing options

 

From Vision to Reality: Your Path to Transformation in Healthcare

Future Healthcare Professional - Executive MBA Healthcare Futures

As a leader, consultant, or self-employed professional, 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 Executive MBA | 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.

Learn from the Best

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

Prof. Christian Kühn

Christian Kühn

Academic Director | TU Wien

Prof. Michael Hiesmayr

Michael Hiesmayr

Academic Director | Medical University of Vienna

Prof. Wolfgang Güttel

[Translate to English:] Univ.-Prof. MMag. Dr. Wolfgang Güttel

Leadership & Strategy, Dean | TU Wien Academy for Continuing Education

Knowledge is Good, Practice is Better

  • Learning by Doing: Work on practical case studies in small groups and present your solutions in live sessions with our coaches.
  • Healthcare Facilities in the Health System: Explore the integration and role of healthcare facilities and their contribution to public health.
  • Macro and Micro Environment: Understand external and internal factors that influence the operation and success of healthcare facilities, and optimize processes.
  • Architectural Design and Sustainability: Develop sustainable design approaches for healthcare facilities to minimize environmental impact and reduce operating costs.

The MBA Modules

You will learn the core tasks of management to ensure financial performance and operational processes:

  • Corporate accounting, basic financial principles, financing and valuation problems
  • Economic policy and macroeconomic contexts, central economic theories and concepts
  • Data Science and Technology Management, Big Data - applicability  and assessment
  • Statistical methods for collecting and analyzing data
  • Innovation management
  • Marketing analysis, strategic marketing plans and consumer behavior
  • Control with performance indicators and financial key figures 

 

In our Base Camp around the topics of "Management & Technology", you will deepen your knowledge in the areas of "Finance, Accounting & Economics", "Managing Technologies" and "Strategy & Marketing". 

Your key learnings in the area of 'Finance, Accounting & Economics'

You will learn 

  •  to explain the basic aspects of internal and external corporate accounting, to apply them independently in the practical working environment and to use them for business decisions.
  • to solve practical financing and valuation problems by applying basic financial principles.
  • to discuss macroeconomic relationships and current economic policy measures, apply central economic theories and concepts, and analyze the consequences of individual decisions in a market economy context

Your Key Learnings in 'Managing Technologies'

You will learn

  • the fundamental aspects of data science and technology management 
  • to select appropriate methods for data collection, apply suitable estimation procedures, and to analyze the results of a routine sample survey.
  • to describe basic concepts of probability and statistics and apply them to analyze simple data sets.
  • to assess the impact of big data on businesses and how the analysis of (big and heterogeneous) data can be used in your working environment
  • to understand the potential applications of new technologies from a management perspective 
  • to present new technologies and assess what influence they have on your work environment and how they can be used in the respective context.
  • to present the basics of innovation processes on a company level, identify and apply important tools, models and methods of innovation management and develop innovation strategies.

Your Key Learnings in the area of "Marketing & Strategy 

You will learn 

  • to discuss the core topics of marketing and consumer behavior and to apply them in practice to specific situations
  • to create specific marketing analyses and strategic marketing plans
  • to explain the complexity of global business processes in a dynamic and competitive environment.
  • to apply knowledge from various business disciplines, both individually and collectively to solve practical problems.
  • to learn how to strategically manage internationally operating companies using performance indicators and financial ratios. 

  • 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.

On-Site Experiences of Healthcare Facilities:

Hands-on insights through on-site visits to various healthcare facilities, to observe real-world examples and best practices.

In your Master's thesis, you will work independently on a problem in a topic area of your own choice, in terms of content and using scientific methods. In most cases, this is a question with practical relevance to your own working environment.

This Program is for ...

Healthcare Managers

Healthcare Managers

Do you want to advance your career in healthcare and become indispensable? This program provides you with the necessary leadership and management skills to effectively lead your team and implement innovative solutions.

Doctors and Nursing Professionals

Doctors and Nursing Professionals

Are you ready to combine your medical expertise with management knowledge? The Executive MBA Healthcare Futures helps you strategically lead healthcare facilities and improve patient care.

Healthcare Consultants

Consultant

Do you want to have a greater impact as a consultant in healthcare? This program equips you with the latest insights and practical tools to support your clients in addressing the complex challenges in healthcare.

Receive a Recognized University Certificate

MBA Certificate

With the Executive MBA Healthcare Futures, you receive a recognized certificate issued in collaboration with TU Wien and MedUni 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.

Your Network, Your Advantage

One of the most transformative aspects of our Executive MBA Healthcare Futures is not just the innovative curriculum – it's the invaluable network you build during the program.

This program brings together forward-thinking professionals and leaders preparing for the challenges and opportunities in healthcare today and tomorrow. You'll become part of a diverse community coming from various industries and academic backgrounds, united by a common goal: to shape and improve the future of healthcare.

Is the Executive MBA Healthcare Futures the right program for you?

After completing the Executive MBA | 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

 

Michael Hiesmayr

""Healthcare facilities are structures of focussed competence that support the healing process, provide an excellent working environment, and serve society. Adaptability, effectiveness, and sustainability of healthcare facilities are key factors for success." "

 

Prof. Michael Hiesmayr | Academic Director
MedUni Wien

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.

Here's how it works:

  • Apply: Simply click the on the Application link and get started!
  • Personal introduction: Community is important to us, so we'd like to get to know you better.
  • Congratulations! Let's go! Begin your journey into the future of healthcare.

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