New bachelor's degree program: The future of health management begins!

New bachelor's degree program: The future of health management begins!

The University of Witten/Herdecke (UW/H) has launched a new bachelor's degree program in “Management in Healthcare” (B. Sc.), which will attract students from the summer semester of 2026. Applications are now possible. The target group is young people who want to acquire both management skills and specialist knowledge of the healthcare system. The course was developed in close collaboration with human medicine and aims to optimally prepare students for leadership positions in the healthcare sector.

In this new program, students acquire knowledge in various subject areas. This includes business administration, strategy development and organization as well as leadership styles. Medical and health science basics are also taught. Students learn to analyze and actively shape complex challenges in healthcare. They are supported by experienced teachers.

Expert knowledge in teaching

The courses are led by UW/H professors who are experts in their fields. These include, among others:

• Prof. Dr. Klaus Weckbecker: Modul „Medizin für Nicht-Mediziner:innen“
• Prof. Dr. Tobias Esch: Modul „Prävention und Gesundheitsförderung“
• Prof. Dr. Oliver Gröne: Modul „Gesundheitspolitik und -systeme“
• Prof. Dr. Sabine Bohnet-Joschko: Modul „Beratung im Gesundheitswesen“
• Prof. Dr. Jan Ehlers: Modul „Digital Health“

Through practical modules, such as the Witten management workshop, students gain insights into professional reality. Research projects are also part of the course to ensure practical transfer. The focus here is on megatrends such as demographic change, sustainability, digitalization and artificial intelligence. These priorities are crucial because the need for well-trained specialists and managers in the healthcare industry is continually increasing.

Diverse career opportunities for graduates

Graduates of the course are well prepared for a variety of career opportunities. These include areas such as consulting, health economics and health policy. It is also possible to switch to the bachelor’s degree in “Management in Healthcare” without wasting any time.

The course lasts six semesters, with the teaching language being both German and English. The tuition fees amount to 35,856 euros. In addition, ten percent of the study time is set aside for fundamental studies in order to promote the students' personal development. The UW/H attaches great importance to an inspiring teaching and learning environment, supported by small learning groups and innovative teaching methods.

Those interested can apply for the Management course until August 15th for the winter semester 2025/26. The new range of courses at the UW/H represents a promising opportunity to further your education in a growing and dynamic field and to position yourself successfully in the job market of tomorrow.