Overview

The content of the modular MBA in International Health Management programme from University of Basel goes beyond classical MBA programmes in health care, as it maintains a global perspective and interdisciplinary approach throughout, with a strong focus on meso- and macro-level leadership positions.

Course Structure

The programme is modular and consists of 10 modules of 6 ECTS Credit Points (CP) each, one module with 10 ECTS CP and a master thesis 20 ECTS CP worth. To obtain the MBA degree 90 ECTS CP have to be accumulated over a period of maximum 5 years. Students who accumulate at least 48 ECTS CP will get a DAS in International Health Management, with the accumulation of 24 ECTS CP a CAS can be obtained.Each module has three components: a four-week distance-based preparation phase, a one week on-campus tuition phase and a phase of eight weeks after the on-campus tuition in which assignments have to be elaborated and to prepare for the written exams. The total workload for a 6 ECTS CP module will be 180 hours Student Investment Time (SIT).

Programme Structure

Courses include:

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

Audience

Swiss TPH’s MBA in International Health Management caters to all those involved in development cooperation, managing programmes and projects to support countries with resources constraints, or who aspire to such a position. It targets professionals who need strong business management expertise and a sound education in public health.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-05 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Disciplines

Health Administration Master in Business Administration (MBA) View 11 other Masters in Health Administration in Switzerland

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

MBA and Short Course applicants must have a first professional qualification (e.g. Bachelor degree) and at least 2 years of professional experience.

They should submit a completed online application form with the following materials:

Professional degree(s)/diploma(s)

Curriculum Vitae

One-page motivation letter (MBA applicants only)

Proof of English language skills (TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge Advanced Certificate, written proof of higher education in English)

One photograph (passport-size) In exceptional and justifiable cases, applicants can be admitted with evidence of an adequate career history and/or technical qualification.

Tuition Fee

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International

15750 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31500 CHF for the full programme during 24 months.
National

15750 CHF/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 31500 CHF for the full programme during 24 months.

Living costs for Basel

1615 - 2332 CHF /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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