The Master's degree programme aims to offer a comprehensive and forward-looking education with regard to new care concepts in the healthcare sector.

This programme is the right place for you if you want to combine a high level of professional expertise with holistic care management in responsible areas of healthcare and social services.

"This Master's degree programme is characterised by the combination of healthcare management with innovative care models, making it a future-oriented degree programme that is unique in Austria. It is particularly important to keep your finger on the pulse of the times and to address current and challenging issues in the healthcare sector."

Magdalena Csandl, Head of degree programme

Programme fact file

Degree programme

Master's degree programme - 4 semesters

Academic degree

Master of Arts in Business - MA

Programme structure

Part-time (usually every fortnight on Friday and Saturday from approx. 8.30 a.m. to approx. 6.30 p.m.), one week of attendance per semester

Available study places

25

Study location

7423 Pinkafeld, Steinamangerstraße 21

Language of tuition

German

Tuition fees

None

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Master's degree programme Health Management & Integrated Healthcare

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Online advisory sessions

  • Tue, April 1, 2025 / 6 to 7 p.m.
  • Tue, May 6, 2025 / 6 to 7 p.m.

Register for an online advisory session

Please register at least 1 day before the session.

Completion of at least three years of study at a recognised domestic or foreign post-secondary educational institution (bachelor's, diploma and master's degree programmes at universities of applied sciences and universities, doctoral studies), as well as professional experience in the health and social care sector, depending on the specialisation, specific proven knowledge from the tertiary sector.

DETAILS OF THE ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAMME IN HEALTH MANAGEMENT AND INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE (PDF)

The University of Applied Sciences Master's degree programme in Health Management & Integrated Healthcare accepts 25 applicants each year.

Application deadline: 31 May - you can see whether an application is still possible after this date HERE.

Enrolment

Applications received by the specified deadline for the University of Applied Sciences Master's degree programme in Health Management & Integrated Healthcare will be considered in the admission procedure for the coming academic year. Registration takes place via the online application.

Deposit
After the binding allocation of a place, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland collects a deposit of € 350 from students to secure their place. This deposit is refunded to active students after the end of the first semester. If an applicant does not fulfil the admission requirements before the start of the programme (e.g. did not pass the resit of the school-leaving examination, did not pass the additional qualification examination, etc.), the deposit is also refunded. In all other cases, the deposit is forfeited.

Highlights of this degree programme

  • Future-oriented degree programme that is unique in Austria by combining healthcare management with innovative care models
  • Individualspecialisation options: "Health Care Management" and "Integrated Care"
  • Acquisition of additional qualifications during the degree programme ("Case and Care Management", "Process Management" and "Project Management")
  • Theory-led and application-orientated teaching: constant theory-practice transfer through the professional activities of many students

Career opportunities

Graduates take on management positions in health and social care facilities (hospitals, rehabilitation clinics, spas, outpatient services, local authorities, group practices, health organisations, long-term care facilities, care facilities, advice centres, social insurance institutions)

as a manager in healthcare and/or social services
in hospital management
at the interface between inpatient and outpatient care
in central coordination in the field of social work
in teaching, research and development

Do you have more questions?

We will be happy to advise you and help you choose the appropriate degree programme. Be well informed to make the right decision.

Lena Tauchner | Advisory service

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