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International Health & Social Management | Master

Fact sheet

Graduation
Master, Master of Arts (M.A.)

Taught language
Englisch

Specialization
Gesundheit & Soziales

Program Emphasis
Gesundheits- und Sozialmanagement, Gesundheitswesen, Management, Sozialwissenschaft

Course options
Full-time study

Locations
Innsbruck

Contact

Contact person
Prof. Dr. Siegfried Walch
Head of Department & Studies
The International Health & Social Management program combines aspects of health and social services with the fundamentals of economics, political sciences, and international management. The program – taught entirely in English – is designed to meet the growing demand for qualified experts and addresses the future synergies of international cooperation in the global health and social sectors.

You can look forward to experiencing a unique curriculum that aims to bridge health and social services with essential foundations in economics, political sciences, and international management. With the emphasis on practical relevance and international values, the program sets out to equip you with a holistic view of the social and healthcare landscapes and prompt them to navigate the complexities of diverse systems through international case studies or real-world scenarios.

Through carefully curated learning experiences, students continue to develop and hone their 21st Century skills, as well as research-oriented competences. To top things off, each semester features distinctive electives that facilitate students’ desire to specialize in different subject areas and create their own customized learning experience aligned with their interest, passion and career goals.

Finally, the blended learning mode of this program implies a certain degree of flexibility for students to attend lesson on-campus classes or online for selected lectures in the respective courses, while maintaining the opportunities to engage in meaningful interactions with both lecturers and peers.

Are you ready to set sail? Read on to get started!

Requirements / Application

bild-rechtsApplicants are required to submit proof of completion of a higher education degree with a minimum of three year’s study (Bachelor degree) in one of the following subjects: Business Administration, Economics, Medicine, Public Health, Nursing or Social, Political or Natural Sciences.

Our program requires high proficiency in English Language skills. Therefore, the proficiency will be based on:

  • a personal assessment of our candidates at MCI in September at the beginning of the semester* or,
  • additional methods of proficiency can also be proven via various tests (e.g. TOEFL; minimum score of 90, internet based, 580, paper based), (IELTS; minimum score of 6,5), (BEC higher or Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)), or,
  • graduating from an English-taught Bachelor degree program.
*Please be aware that the MCI personal assessment test option at the beginning of the semester would be the very final opportunity and that therefore an earlier submission of an English test is highly recommended.

Tuition / Fees

EUR 363.36 per semester for EU & EEA citizens*, plus membership fee for the Austrian Student’s Union (ÖH)

Duration of study

4 Semesters | 120 ECTS

Career Perspective

Studying at MCI is an investment in a successful future. Through close cooperation with industry and the practical orientation of all courses, MCI graduates are in particularly high demand on the job market and have several job offers even before graduation.

bild-rechts Professional fields

  • Public health / health promotion / insurance
  • Public administration / social services / social security
  • Education / Science / Research
  • Regional and economic development / location management
  • International cooperation and collaboration
  • Consulting / coaching / independent professions
Professional settings

  • International organizations (e.g. WHO, OECD, EU, internally active interest groups)
  • Social security agencies and private insurance companies
  • Public and private hospitals
  • Nursing and elderly or senior citizen homes, rehabilitation facilities
  • Wellness and cultural facilities
  • Public administrative institutions
  • Consulting company
  • Non-Profit Organizations
  • Social services and basic security
  • Companies in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Politics, associations, interest groups

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