Health Economics

Course Structure

The Master’s programme comprises 120 ECTS credit points and is laid out for a standard full-time study period of four semesters.

Unique Subject Diversity

The major in Health Economics requires the attainment of 72 credit points and includes management subjects in the fields of health care and economics, as well as addressing socio-political and pertinent medical issues in the areas of patient security, medical ethics and biostatistics. Immersion is also possible in individual segments of business administration, such as corporate and human resource development, supply chain management and market research.

Nearly all minor subjects are free electives designed to enhance the profile of your Master’s studies –by deepening and specializing or diversifying your knowledge base. Currently, over 30 minors from all disciplines of the WiSo Faculty are on offer (some only in German; see there).

Only the best for your career

With your Bachelor’s degree you have already acquired profound knowledge and professional competence, making you well-equipped for labour market entry.

Heighten your career opportunities

By earning your MSc in Health Economics at the WiSo Faculty of Cologne University, you enhance your qualifications and become an expert in your field.

The Master’s is the stepping stone for your career

The Master’s degree is even indispensable for many leading positions in the most diverse of sectors, and for specific career paths in research and teaching.

Master’s studies are worthwhile

Take your professional future into your own hands and profit from the theoretical and methodological approaches taken at the WiSo Faculty, combining research and teaching with practice and thus underscoring our motto: “Innovation for society – researched-based solutions for practical problems”.

Not international enough?

Then enquire about the CEMS Master’s in International Management (the joint Master’s programme of CEMS – The Global Alliance in Management Education) offered exclusively in Germany at Cologne University. Or find out more about our excellent Double Master’s Degree Programme in cooperation with the Aalto University School of Economics in Helsinki, Finland; the Louvain School of Management in Belgium; or the Warsaw School of Economics in Poland.

You can obtain more information on the website of the  International Relations Centre.

Eligibility Requirements

You require a Bachelor’s degree in an economic or social science, or a comparable degree, and must have achieved at least 180 ECTS credit points. For additional subject-related eligibility criteria, please go to the website on the admission procedure.

 

Application Deadlines

The application deadline is June 15th

for applicants with a foreign (Bachelor’s) degree and
for applicants with a German (Bachelor’s) degree

Online Application

You may apply online via the  Master’s portal of the WiSo Faculty. 

Applicants with a non-German degree also have to apply via uni-assist.