More quality and efficiency by combining different perspectives in healthcare
If you are already pursuing a B.Sc. in Health Economics and would like to find out about the specific details of your bachelor's degree programme, you will find what you are looking for on the structure and organisation of the bachelor's degree programme.
Key Facts
Degree:
Bachelor of Science
Duration:
6 Semesters
Credits:
180 CP
Languages:
German, English
Content:
Application of: Knowledge, theories and methods of business administration, medicine, health economics, sociology and economics Goal: To demonstrate the interdisciplinary possibilities of quality and increasing efficiency in the healthcare sector.
International:
1 optional semester abroad
This programme offers you:
Skills for a career in healthcare that requires interdisciplinary skills in medicine, management, and politics.
Basic knowledge to develop an interdisciplinary understanding of the field, based on the stakeholder groups relevant to healthcare (f.i. Managers, political decision makers, and doctors).
Methods for the application of health economic instruments to support, design or implement decision making processes.
This programme is right for you if you want to:
are motivated to work your way into new and interdisciplinary topics in a goal-oriented manner.
have a mathematical understanding and good oral and written skills in German and English.
are capable of working in a team, because working in groups is specifically practiced in seminars and is an important skill for combining perspectives of the healthcare system.
By taking the online math test in ILIAS, prospective students can compare their knowledge and skills against the requirements of most of the degree programmes at the WiSo-Faculty (only German introduction).
Based on the basics of economics and social sciences, the Bachelor's degree in Health Economics provides an interdisciplinary and multidimensional view of health. The interplay between social, economic and medical health aspects makes the course very versatile, challenging, and interesting.
This programme is right for you if you are interested in finding the answers to the following questions:
How are hospitals financed?
What is evidence-based medicine?
How much dies a treatment cost?
How is treatment quality measured?
Who are the main players in the healthcare sector?
What are the special features of the accounting of healthcare providers?
How many doctors do you have to hire if you always want a doctor to be present?
What are the most important disorders
Programme overview
Combining Health Perspectives
By incorporating the medical, management and system perspectives into the study programme structure, as a student you will be prepared for a successful career in healthcare with a comprehensive understanding. The study contents are conveyed by researchers and experts from practice and thus create a well-founded portfolio of theories, methods, and interdisciplinary application.
Specialized Career Paths
With the innovative development of a Health Care Manager and a Health Care Analyst Track, you have the possibility to focus on one of these tracks from the fourth semester onwards. The tracks recommend courses from the study programme and help you select courses according to your desired job profile.
Unique cooperation with the Faculty of Medicine
The Bachelor of Science in Health Economics at the University of Cologne is the only degree programme that enables such a close teaching and research cooperation between a faculty of economics and social sciences and a medical faculty in Germany. For instance, courses on medical vocabulary will create a basic knowledge for your specific medical perspective
International
Discussion of selected international topics
In selected courses, international topics from research and health economic practice are discussed. Furthermore, it is possible to pursue an international focus within the framework of the Bachelor’s thesis.
Optional semester abroad
Our cooperation with a large number of excellent partner universities worldwide offers you attractive opportunities for your semester abroad. The study programme structure offers many interdisciplinary opportunities for a semester abroad.
The aim of health economics is to improve the quality, patient-centredness and cost-effectiveness of health care.
Career opportunities
In terms of career prospects, Cologne is a very attractive location for students of health economics. Many hospitals, well-known pharmaceutical companies, insurance and consulting institutions are located in Cologne and the surrounding area. We help you to get in touch with our partners, even before completing your studies.
With the completion of the interdisciplinary Bachelor’s degree in Health Economics, you will be prepared or a job in public or private healthcare institutions. Your work will include tasks in the field of management, administration, or associations as well as health policy institutions. Further career prospects for graduates of this interdisciplinary degree programme are workings in academic teaching as well as in health policy research.
Health Care Manager Track
Exemplary areas for job opportunities are:
Controller in a hospital
Assistant to the hospital board
(Corporate) Consultant
Project Manager of healthcare providers
Quality Manager
Health Care Analyst Track
Exemplary areas for job opportunities are:
Consultant
Data Analyst
Analyst for the healthcare system
Health Economist
Market Access Manager for Pharmaceuticals
Pharmaceutical Researcher
Health Care Manager Track
Through my studies at the University of Cologne with the focal points Corporate Finance and Management in the Health Care Sector, I enjoyed a profound education from which I still benefit today. Already during my final thesis on the topic "MANAGEMENT STRUCTURES of Hospital Management" I was able to make first contacts with my current colleagues. My solids theoretical knowledge, which I acquired during my studies, was the basis on which I could continuously build upon.
Health Care Analyst Track
While studying health economics in Cologne, I really liked the close connection to research. This inspired me to complete my doctoral studies and work in an international academic environment.
Application information
We are looking forward to your application!
Application deadlines for online application
The application deadline for the first semester is usually:
15 July for the start of studies in winter semester
Please note a possible postponement of the application deadline due to the Corona pandemic. You can find binding information on the website of the International Office.
German-language proficiency at level DSH-2 or equivalent
TestAS certificate (subject specific module in Economics/Management, minimum score 90)
Detailed information and contact
We are happy to support you in your ambitions:
For students the WiSo Student Service Point offers not only advice on studying but also support on all aspects of career choice, career planning and the application process:
WiSo Student Service Point Phone: +49 (0) 221/470-8818
