Health Sciences & Leadership
Program structure & Content

How are health and society connected? How can workplace health promotion be effectively planned and implemented? Which factors influence healthcare delivery and prevention? What role does digitalization play? How can optimal quality- and risk management be ensured? And which legal and ethical considerations must be addressed in various contexts? These are just some of the many questions explored in the Health Sciences module.

Topics: health and society * epidemiology * global health * health goals and behavior * workplace health management * healthcare research and public health * quality- and risk management * digitalization in healthcare * health technology assessment * research quality and standards * legal and ethical aspects in healthcare

The Leadership module equips you with the know-how and skills to cultivate your unique, authentic leadership style. It focuses not only on leading teams but also on self-leadership and resilience, enabling you to develop a forward-thinking leadership vision. Key elements include fostering a culture of feedback and learning from mistakes, as well as mastering conflict management and effective communication. The program’s interdisciplinary approach provides diverse perspectives within the healthcare sector, offering valuable insights into its complexities and interconnections.

Topics: values, mindset, leadership * self-leadership and resilience * leadership theories and styles * future-proof leadership * leading teams * communication and motivation * feedback- and learning culture * facilitation, presentation, collaboration * organizational development * change management * leadership and diversity * human resources management and -development * conflict management

What does it take to think and act responsibly in business? Through approaches such as strategic and agile management or lean management, you’ll gain valuable insights into methods that can be successfully applied within your organization. You’ll also explore how to foster sustainability in your environment and drive digital transformation effectively.

Topics: fundamentals of corporate governance * health economics and policy * project management * agile management methods * sustainability in healthcare organizations * strategic management * sustainability: opportunities and risks * corporat governance and controlling * managing healthcare services * corporate governance methods * lean management * trends in healthcare management * digitalization in healthcare management * crisis management

The fourth module covers the fundamentals of healthcare research, including qualitative and quantitative methods, research design, innovation, and scientific writing. You will also focus on completing and defending your Master’s thesis, a key requirement of the program.

Topics: healthcare research * scientific writing * project work * research design and innovation * qualitative and quantitative research * big data and mixed methods * Master's thesis and defense