University of Basel

Overview

The MBA in International Health Management, offered by the University of Basel in collaboration with Swiss TPH, is designed to cultivate leadership and management skills essential for navigating health systems and public health organizations globally. This program integrates fundamental business principles with health-specific decision-making applicable at global, national, and organizational levels.

What you'll study

This modular MBA program features a blend of distance learning and intensive on-campus instruction. Students will engage in a series of modules that encompass both theoretical and practical aspects of international health management.

Programme Structure

• 10 modules of 6 ECTS each
• 1 additional module of 10 ECTS
• Master thesis worth 20 ECTS
• Total for the MBA: 90 ECTS
• Completion is possible within up to 5 years

Core course areas

• Foundations of International Health Management
• Health Economics and Health Financing
• Financial Budgeting, Accounting and Reporting
• Leadership
• Organisational Behaviour and Transformational Management
• Social Marketing and Communication

Master thesis

As part of the curriculum, students will undertake a 20 ECTS master thesis, providing an opportunity to apply the concepts learned throughout the program to a relevant topic in international health management and health system enhancement.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for the program, applicants should possess a first professional qualification, such as a Bachelor’s degree, and have a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience.

Career prospects

Graduates of the MBA in International Health Management can expect a range of career opportunities in various sectors, including healthcare administration, public health organizations, and international health agencies. The skills gained through this program will prepare students for leadership roles that require both management acumen and a deep understanding of health systems worldwide.