Computer simulation of a company in groups, making management decisions (marketing, financing, strategy, personnel management, organization), playing through an entire business cycle (opening balance sheet to closing balance sheet)

Models and approaches of health system research, methods of care and evaluation research, societal causation of illness, health maintenance and health development, results of system comparisons and intervention or evaluation studies.

Social and/or psychosocial interventions, outcome and impact measurement.
Health science knowledge management, ethical aspects of health and social policy.

Models and approaches of health system research, methods of care and evaluation research, societal causation of disease, health maintenance and health development, results of system comparisons and intervention or evaluation studies.

Social and/or psychosocial interventions, outcome and impact measurement.
Health science knowledge management, ethical aspects of health and social policy.

Funding streams and provider structure in the Austrian healthcare system, discussion of reform approaches, planning approaches and the relationships with the structure of the facilities, generation and distribution of funds in the Austrian healthcare system.

The dual financing system and its consequences (social health insurance versus federal states). The hospitals and their ownership structures (what is understood by privatization?) Planning approaches and implementation. Healthcare reform debate, where do we stand and why?

Health systems overview: Objectives of health policy as a starting point for the design of health systems, Ideal and real types of health systems: Health systems in European countries, the USA, as well as other countries to highlight specific differences.

Methodological aspects in the comparability of health systems. Analysis of health systems: Financing, service provision, access to health services, long-term care.

Performance-oriented hospital financing as the basis of controlling, tasks of controlling in the hospital. Design of the planning process to define binding goals. New decision-making basis for hospital management through cost accounting.

Effective performance management in the hospital through meaningful key figures. Optimized flow of information to executives in medicine, nursing, and administration through reporting. Agreement on measures in the controller meeting with executives

Features of simple, complicated, and complex phenomena/problems. Differences between linear and networked/holistic/systemic thinking. Errors, thinking traps, and learning barriers in dealing with complexity.

Dealing with uncertainty and ambiguity; Controlling possibilities of the "Uncontrollable". Relationships between variables in systems, Archetypal management mistakes. Context control - how do I find the pressure and leverage points in a system?

Tasks of labor law (reasonableness, necessity, opportunity). What motivates people sustainably? Leading with normativity, civil service law, labor law, employee protection, legal framework, collective agreements, works council system, interface time, money, working time law, principle of equal treatment, termination of employment relationships

Principles of medical law, consent (information, documentation, confidentiality, duty to treat, treatment withdrawal, euthanasia), hospital law (including university hospitals), special legal areas (organ transplantation, reproductive medicine, placement and residential care law, clinical drug trials).

Processes of influence in interpersonal communication. Communication blockers, active listening, pacing and leading, resistance and conflict in the communication process, manipulation techniques (reciprocity, consistency, anchoring, scarcity). Communication styles, video analysis, analysis of case vignettes

From "Without Each Other" to "Together". Leadership behavior and team development.
Group, team, or individual work - when and how to achieve the best results?
Phases in problem-solving processes. Techniques for optimizing decision-making processes.
What is synergetic team dynamics? Why do teams fail to achieve their goals effectively? Rationality and irrationality in group decision-making processes. How do I prevent groupthink?

Goals of the project work and master thesis. Explanation of the basic phases of planning a research project. Conveying fundamentals of research design, research process, research strategies. Introduction to quantitative and qualitative methods in empirical social research and their application to various research questions

Specification of the research question. Outline of the research design. Content and time rough planning of the work.

The diverse learning environment in the course and the numerous group experiences are used to make participants aware of the consequences of their actions and to reflect on them together.

Overall, participants are expected to increase their motivation, assertiveness, and resilience, and to create the conditions for a successful career in their professional field. Feedback in small groups, self/other image discrepancy, feedback on cooperation and communication behavior (From the "Blind Spot" to "Know Thyself"), development of a Self-Development Plan

At the end of the Executive MBA program, students have to write a master's thesis in order to receive the academic degree of Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA). The intention of the master's thesis is to guarantee that the graduate of the Executive MBA program is able to write scientific papers on his or her own.

Yes, our Executive MBA tuition fees are fully tax deductible for taxpayers in Austria. With our flexible payment modalities, you can spread the fees over several tax periods. However, as tax deductibility can vary greatly from person to person, we recommend that you also contact a tax advisor or inquire directly at the tax office.

If you are taxpayer of another country, please contact your local tax authorities for information on available tax deductions.

To apply for a scholarship, you need to hand in the following additional documents:

• Documentation of income

• Relevant documentation of exceptional circumstances (e.g. supporting dependents, medical care).

Learn more about application deadlines at WU Executive Academy and the process for each scholarship.

Yes, the WU Executive Academy offers a wide range of Executive MBA scholarships and financing options.

Scholarships are awarded on a case-by-case basis. The committee decides whether and to what extent a scholarship will be granted by evaluating your:

• High motivation for joining the program

• Enthusiasm for a challenging learning experience

• Clear understanding of personal contribution to team learning and the overall cohort experience

• Relevant skills and work experience

• Strong record of career progression

• Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills

• Passion and commitment to achieve personal growth and success

• Diversity of the student group in terms of academic, professional, and cultural background

• Financial situation

Find additional eligibility criteria for each scholarship.

The Executive MBA Health Care Management aims to support professionals and executives who want to advance their careers in the healthcare sector. The program is particularly suited for those who take on responsibility in organizations that provide or manage healthcare services:

• Doctors, nursing and administrative staff

• Medical and technical personnel

• Employees from the pharmaceutical and medical technology industries

• Employees in government agencies at the federal, state, and municipal levels

• Career changers interested in pursuing a career in healthcare management

Upon successful completion of the Executive MBA Health Care Management, you will be awarded the title "Executive Master of Business Administration (EMBA)" by WU Vienna University of Economics and Business. This academic degree not only confirms your extensive expertise in healthcare management but also your ability to tackle the complex challenges of the healthcare sector with strategic foresight.

Our selection process involves careful consideration of the following factors:

• High motivation for joining the program

• Enthusiasm for a challenging learning experience

• Clear understanding of personal contribution to team learning and the overall cohort experience

• Relevant skills and work experience

• Strong record of career progression

• Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, and communication skills

• Passion and commitment to achieve personal growth and success

• Diversity of the student group in terms of academic, professional, and cultural background

Applicants must meet the following formal requirements:

• Undergraduate degree (Bachelor 180 ECTS or equivalent) from a recognized post-secondary institution*

• Minimum of 3 years of postgraduate work experience

• Leadership experience preferred

• Proficiency in written and spoken English

^{* For the Executive MBA programs, outstanding professional experience may allow for application in exceptional cases.}