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Executive MBA Life Science & Health Care Management | Curriculum
Take a world-class MBA while pursuing your career.
The Business Core modules cover vital economic and business administration expertise alongside up-to-date management and leadership tools and techniques. The modules in the Life Science & Health Care Management specialization equip participants with the strategic insights, industry-specific expertise, and leadership skills needed to navigate the complex and highly regulated life sciences and healthcare sectors. The curriculum integrates cutting-edge research, real-world case studies, and global best practices, ensuring a comprehensive and application-oriented learning experience led by renowned international faculty.
Below, please find an overview of all modules taught during the Executive MBA. Click on the module names for detailed content information.
In addition to the Business Core you are enrolled in the following specialization modules:
Ecosystems in Life Science and Health Care
Public Governance
Participants gain a broad understanding of the governance structures in Life Science and Health Care, with a focus on bridging sectors, industries, and regions. They analyze the roles of key stakeholders—governments, regulatory bodies, and private enterprises—and examine how policies and regulations influence innovation, access, and sustainability.
Public Health Economics & Policy
This module explores the economic and policy factors shaping global health systems. Participants learn to assess healthcare markets, evaluate policy impacts, and allocate resources to improve efficiency and equity in healthcare.
Regulation, Law, and Ethics
Legal Frameworks
Impactful innovation in Life Science and Health Care requires a deep understanding of the legal boundaries and principles that guide the industry. Participants will explore the legal frameworks that govern new developments in these sectors, focusing on how these regulations ensure compliance, promote responsible business practices, and create a foundation for new opportunities that add value for customers, patients, and citizens.
Ethics in Life Science and Health Care
This module examines the ethical considerations that underpin innovation and decision-making in Life Science and Health Care. Participants will learn how ethical frameworks shape the development of new products, services, and policies, ensuring that they align with the values of responsibility, equity, and sustainability while delivering high value to all stakeholders.
Technology in Life Science and Health Care
Technology Transfer
Harvesting impact from innovation is closely tied to the effective transfer of new technologies. Participants will explore the latest technological advancements in Life Science and Health Care and understand their potential to drive progress. They will also examine the challenges of managing cross-organizational collaborations between companies, care providers, research institutions, and universities, and how these partnerships can be leveraged to maximize the benefits of new innovations.
Digital Transformation of Life Science & Health Care Management
The digital transformation of Life Science and Health Care is revolutionizing the industry, presenting both opportunities and challenges. In this module, participants will explore the latest digital technologies reshaping healthcare management. They will gain insights into how to manage this transformation and harness its potential to improve efficiency, enhance patient outcomes, and create new value across the sector.
Finance and Controlling in Life Science and Health Care
Controlling and Cost Effectiveness Analysis
Making new business opportunities happen requires a clear understanding of controlling and cost-effectiveness analysis. Participants will explore methods to assess the financial viability of innovations in Life Science and Health Care, including how to measure and track their market value. They will learn how to use financial data to monitor progress, optimize costs, and ensure a strong return on investment while delivering value for all stakeholders.
Financial Markets and Business Opportunities
Securing funding for Life Science and Health Care innovations involves understanding how financial markets work and what criteria investors consider. Participants will explore how to approach financial markets, identify the right investors, and present compelling opportunities.
Practical Applications in Life Science and Health Care
Leading Interdisciplinary Teams
In Life Science and Health Care Management, leading interdisciplinary teams is essential for success. Participants will learn how to bring together highly specialized, yet diverse professional profiles, and foster effective collaborations across different sectors. The focus will be on developing leadership strategies that encourage cooperation, harness diverse expertise, and drive impactful results. They will also explore how to keep themselves and their team members updated on the latest developments and opportunities in the field.
Contemporary Issues in Life Science and Health Care Management
The Life Science and Health Care sectors are constantly evolving, presenting new challenges and opportunities. Participants will delve into contemporary issues that shape the future of these industries. They will gain the skills needed to stay ahead of the curve, ensuring their teams remain adaptive and well-informed to navigate this dynamic and complex ecosystem effectively.
Writing a scientific paper
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.