Before studying International Health & Social Management

Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey that transcends the realms of health and social services and challenge the dynamic boundaries between economics, political sciences, and international management? Unlock your potential and realize your aspirations in these intersections through our Master program International Health & Social Management. Read on to find out more!

<p>#ThreeReaons to study International Health & Social Management at MCI by student Gilles Bernard. ©MCI</p>

#ThreeReaons to study International Health & Social Management at MCI by student Gilles Bernard. ©MCI

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<p>Welcome to MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®</p>

Welcome to MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®

Overview

The International Health & Social Management program combines aspects of health and social services with the fundamentals of economics, political sciences, and international management. The program – taught entirely in English – is designed to meet the growing demand for qualified experts and addresses the future synergies of international cooperation in the global health and social sectors.

You can look forward to experiencing a unique curriculum that aims to bridge health and social services with essential foundations in economics, political sciences, and international management. With the emphasis on practical relevance and international values, the program sets out to equip you with a holistic view of the social and healthcare landscapes and prompt them to navigate the complexities of diverse systems through international case studies or real-world scenarios.

Through carefully curated learning experiences, students continue to develop and hone their 21st Century skills, as well as research-oriented competences. To top things off, each semester features distinctive electives that facilitate students’ desire to specialize in different subject areas and create their own customized learning experience aligned with their interest, passion and career goals.

Finally, the blended learning mode of this program implies a certain degree of flexibility for students to attend lesson on-campus classes or online for selected lectures in the respective courses, while maintaining the opportunities to engage in meaningful interactions with both lecturers and peers.

Are you ready to set sail? Read on to get started!

Siegfried Walch
Prof. Dr. Siegfried Walch Head of Department & Studies
Do you have questions about studying? We look forward to hearing from you.
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Admission

Applications for admission are accepted on a rolling basis. The required documents are to be submitted online. Applicants are welcome to apply for multiple programs of study, as long as a plausible rationale is given. The final decision may be taken by the end of the application procedures.

International or Non-EU applicants

All students undergo the same online application and admission procedure. Applications are continuously accepted. We recommend early applications due to the long visa procedures, which may take up to three months or more. For details on steps to complete your application and other related matters such as supporting documentation, visa/registration on arrival, find out more here.

Dates & Deadlines
 

Application
deadline
Date 1 Nov 17, 2024
Date 2 Feb 2, 2025
Date 3 Apr 6, 2025
Date 4 May 18, 2025
Prerequisites

Applicants are required to submit proof of completion of a higher education degree with a minimum of three year’s study (Bachelor degree) in one of the following subjects: Business Administration, Economics, Medicine, Public Health, Nursing or Social, Political or Natural Sciences.

Our program requires high proficiency in English Language skills. Therefore, the proficiency will be based on:

  • a personal assessment of our candidates at MCI  in September at the beginning of the semester* or,

  • additional methods of proficiency can also be proven via various tests (e.g. TOEFL; minimum score of 90, internet based, 580, paper based), (IELTS; minimum score of 6,5), (BEC higher or Certificate of Advanced English (CAE)), or,

  • graduating from an English-taught Bachelor degree program.

*Please be aware that the MCI personal assessment test option at the beginning of the semester would be the very final opportunity and that therefore an earlier submission of an English test is highly recommended.

Information for graduates whose previous degree is based to a significant extent on formally acknowledged recognition of prior learning:

In this case it may be possible that the legal and/or degree specific admission requirements are not or only partly fulfilled. Please consider the relevant legal regulations for this instance (§ 4 Abs 4 iVm § 12 FHG). We will gladly provide further information and consultation via email or phone (admissions@mci.edu; Ext. 1621).

Recognition of previous qualifications in the master program:

Applications for recognition of examinations or credits obtained through other study programs or previous scientific experience must be submitted to the Program Director. A decision will only be taken in cases where the application for admission has met with a positive decision. Recognition of credits or previous experience is only granted for individual classes in the program.

 

Procedures

In just two steps to your desired study program at MCI:

Step 1 – Online application: CV & motivation

A complete online application consists of a CV, a letter of motivation, information on educational background, qualifications, professional career, social achievements and academic as well as professional goals. We would like to know why you are applying to study at MCI.

You may apply for more than one degree program at the same time, provided you can conclusively explain your respective motivations in your letter of motivation.

Step 2 – Online admission interview

In the second step, all applicants will be invited to an online admission interview.

In this interview, we want to get to know you. We are particularly interested in your motivation to study at MCI as well as your professional and personal goals you want to achieve with the help of your studies.

Within three weeks after the admission interview, we will inform you about the admission decision.

25 years of work for the World Health Organization and World Bank have taught me how important international training is for graduates to meet the requirements of business. Even if you opt for a career in your home country, you will only be able to realize your full professional potential with the help of an international network.

Dr. Armin Fidler, MD, MPH, MSc
Dr. Armin Fidler, MD, MPH, MSc
lecturer

As a thought leader in health literacy, I work with patients, citizens, organizations, communities, governments and international institutions to set a new health agenda with a people-centred approach. Alone we can make a difference, together we can bring about change. As students, you hold the key to the future - let's help people live flourishing lives.

Kristine Sørensen
Kristine Sørensen

While studying International Health & Social Management

MCI study programs stand out due to the quality of their content, relevance to the business world, and their international orientation. The close cooperation with partners from industry and integrative internships offers you the opportunity to gain practical experience in your Master’s studies. In addition to providing expert knowledge, MCI places great importance on encouraging personal development and the development of social and intercultural competencies.

Module Overview
Discipline%
Management 21%
Economics 12,5%
Policy 8%
Research Methods 38%
Governance 8%
Multidisciplinary 12,5%
Curriculum and Courses
Management
 1234
Fundamentals of Management & Strategic Thinking 4 | 5      
Digitalization in Social & Health Management   4 | 5    
ELECTIVES**    
Fundamentals in Finance Management 3 | 5      
Entrepreneurship for Current Global Issues  3 | 5      
ELECTIVES**
I. Real Life Simulation - Methods     4 | 5  
I. Real Life Simulation - Practics     4 | 5  
II. Applied Finance Management     4 | 5  
II. Inclusive Leadership in Global Health     4 | 5  

Semester Credit Units | ECTS-Credits

Economics
 1234
Health Economics   4 | 5     
Economic Evaluation     4 | 5   
Regulation & Competition in Health Care Markets     4 | 5  

Semester Credit Units | ECTS-Credits

Policy
 1234
Law & Public Health Practice     4 | 5   
ELECTIVES**    
Health Promotion & Integrated Care   3 | 5    
Global Health & Social Policies   3 | 5    

Semester Credit Units | ECTS-Credits

Governance
 1234
International Welfare Systems 4 | 5        
Ethical Decision Making      4 | 5    

Semester Credit Units | ECTS-Credits

Research Methods
 1234
Research Designs & Academic Writing 4 | 5      
Qualitative Research Methods 4 | 5      
Quantitative Research Methods 4 | 5      
Advanced Statistics   4 | 5    
Master Thesis        0 | 24
Master Thesis Colloquium       2 | 2
Master Thesis Examination 0 |       0 | 2

Semester Credit Units | ECTS-Credits

Multidisciplinary
 1234
Analysis & Epidemiology   4 | 5     
ELECTIVES**    
Determinants of Health   3 | 5    
Intercultural & Transcultural Communication    3 | 5     
ELECTIVES**
Career Coaching       2 | 2 
Master Thesis Internship        0 | 2

Semester Credit Units | ECTS-Credits

 

 

Time Model
Full-time

The Master program International Health & Social Management is a full-time degree program. In full-time studies, lectures and seminars are held on weekdays, with blocked units allowing for an intensive immersion into individual topics.

The classes usually take place from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:15 and / or from 13:30 to 16:45. In exceptional cases, the times may vary and the lessons and / or examinations may take place outside the specified times or possibly on Saturdays.

Academic Degree

Graduates of the program are conferred the academic title of Master of Arts in Business, in short MA or M.A. This is attested by a leaving certificate, the Master diploma, the international diploma supplement, and further documents where relevant. MCI Alumni are entitled to combine their academic degree with the brand “MCI” to provide trust and orientation in an increasingly intransparent international education market. Example: BSc (MCI).
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Double Degree

Particularly committed students are encouraged to complete their second year at the University of Economics, Prague, in which case they will receive a double degree. They will thus, be awarded an academic degree by both MCI and the respective partner institution.

Cooperation & Career Partners

  • Austrian Doctors

  • Austrian Public Health Institute

  • European Forum Alpbach

  • European Health Forum Gastein

  • Impact Hub Tirol

  • Kyowa Krinin International

  • Med-EL

  • MOVEEFFEKT GmbH

  • MSD - Merck Sharp & Dohme

  • Roche

  • SOS Children Villages

Learning Goals

In order to ensure the transfer of learning and to enable students to develop relevant competencies, MCI has defined clear cross-curricular learning goals. These describe, in detail, the knowledge and skills acquired by our graduates on completion of their studies at MCI.

Responsible Leadership

Inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our graduates demonstrate a commitment to ecologically sustainable, economically responsible, and socially equitable decision-making.

Academic Rigor

Our graduates can apply relevant theories and appropriate scientific methods in their field of work.

International Outreach

One of the most essential components of MCI study programs is their international orientation. This is reflected not only in the curriculum and assigned projects, but also in the backgrounds of our faculty and students. The program also includes the opportunity for students to spend the 5th semester abroad at one of MCI’s many partner institutions.

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Study abroad

at our partner universities around the world.

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Kanada
Royal Roads University
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Monaco
International University of Monaco
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Norwegen
University of Oslo
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Mentoring

Im zweiten Jahr des Studienprogramms gibt es die Möglichkeit an einem optionalen Mentoring Programm teilzunehmen. Ziel ist es, den Studierenden, die sich im letzten Studienjahr befinden, Coaching und Unterstützung zu bieten und so eine Übergangsphase zwischen Studium und Berufsleben zu bilden.

Studierende sitzen in einem abgedunkelten Raum und machen sich Gedanken über Karrieremöglichkeiten mit einem BWL Studium

Im Rahmen des Mentoring Programms können sich die Studierenden mit Lehrenden und Partnern aus der Praxis in Verbindung setzen, welche sie anschließend bei der Suche nach potenziellen Forschungsthemen für die Masterarbeit und Beschäftigungsmöglichkeiten unterstützen.

Practice

At the Entrepreneurial School®, providing a consistent link between science and practice has top priority. Therefore, we provide our students plenty of opportunity to put their newly acquired knowledge to practice, even during their studies. The collaboration with companies and organizations of different sizes and sectors forms one of the cornerstones of the MCI concept. Such cooperative work does not only benefit our students, but also, ­to a large extent our partners.

The department has a strong emphasis on research at the interface of multiple disciplines and development of practical solutions in health and social care. In its scholarly efforts the interdisciplinary faculty of the department and its network brings in a variety of academic backgrounds into the department’s R&D strategy such as Economics, Business and Management, Medicine, Political Science, Sociology, Social Work, Information Technology, Statistics, Psychology, Ethics and Law. Central to the department’s applied research activities are the focus on implementation research and the close cooperation with our research partners.

Partners

  • Medical University of Innsbruck

  • Main Association of Austrian Social Security Institutions

  • Tyrolean Sickness Fund

  • Government of the Province of the Tyrol, Departments for Health and Social Affairs

  • Diakonie Rosenheim

  • Umbrella organization of patient self-help support groups Tyrol

  • itSV-GmbH - IT Services of the Austrian Social Security Providers

  • Agency for Preventive and Social Medicine Vorarlberg

  • Institute for Social Services of the province Vorarlberg

After studying International Health & Social Management

Studying at MCI is an investment in a successful future. Through close cooperation with industry and the practical orientation of all courses, MCI graduates are in particularly high demand on the job market and have several job offers even before graduation.

Professional fields

  • Public health / health promotion / insurance

  • Public administration / social services / social security

  • Education / Science / Research

  • Regional and economic development / location management

  • International cooperation and collaboration

  • Consulting / coaching / independent professions

Professional settings

  • International organizations (e.g. WHO, OECD, EU, internally active interest groups)

  • Social security agencies and private insurance companies

  • Public and private hospitals

  • Nursing and elderly or senior citizen homes, rehabilitation facilities

  • Wellness and cultural facilities

  • Public administrative institutions

  • Consulting company

  • Non-Profit Organizations

  • Social services and basic security

  • Companies in the pharmaceutical industry

  • Politics, associations, interest groups

Success Stories

Paul Nickisch
MA International Health & Social Management
Paul Nickisch

Retail Vendor Manager, Amazon

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Luzia Hawthorne
MA International Health & Social Management
Luzia Hawthorne

Bio Services Associate Project Manager, Q2 Solutions – A Quintiles and Quest Joint Venture

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The completion of a Master's degree program subsequently qualifies graduates for the relevant doctoral program.

Siegfried Walch
Prof. Dr. Siegfried Walch Head of Department & Studies
Do you have questions about studying? We look forward to hearing from you.
+43 512 2070 - 3700

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MCI alumna Annabelle Fiedler will work as a PhD candidate on the topic of care systems and innovation in the healthcare sector
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Questions & Answers

I have not yet received my Bachelor’s degree certificate. Can I still apply?

Yes, it is possible and it is even recommended that you apply before obtaining your Bachelor’s Degree certificate in order to secure one of the limited places in your desired study program. Please include the most recent transcript of records in your application. Should your application be successful, the Bachelor’s certificate is to be submitted prior to the start of your studies.

Is it possible to apply for two or more study programs?

Multiple applications are welcome as long as a plausible reason is provided in your cover letter. If you are admitted to two or more study programs, you are required to inform us of your final decision by the end of the application procedures.

Can I complete the admission procedure abroad?

The entire admission process can be completed online. This means that you can also participate in the admissions process from abroad. However, please make sure you have a sufficiently good internet connection.

What is the tuition fee?

For citizens of the following countries, the tuition fee is 363 euros per semester plus a fee for compulsory membership to the Austrian National Union of Students:

  • EU citizens,

  • EEA and Swiss citizens, and

  • non-EU citizens who, according to § 2 of the University of Applied Sciences Studies Act, are subject to § 1 of the Regulation on Eligible Groups of Persons (see Federal Law Gazette II No. 340/2013, in its current version).

For students of non-EU countries not considered eligible according to above regulations, the tuition fee is as follows:

  • Bachelor’s courses: 6,250 euros / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee

  • Master’s courses: 6,250 euros / semester plus compulsory Austrian National Union of Students membership fee

Your application documents regarding nationality will be assessed in detail as part of your admission procedure. Scholarships are available for applicants from non-EU countries and can be applied for as part of your online application.

Are there any areas of specialization in my studies?

Students of this study program have the choice within their curriculum, but also as part of their extracurricular activities, to choose between modules, specializations, additional courses, electives, etc. Additionally, the semester abroad at one of our numerous partner universities as well as projects and final papers, enable our students to make their study program a truly unique experience.

When do the classes take place?

Lectures and seminars in full-time courses are held on weekdays. To facilitate a more intense discussion of individual topics, some lessons may also be organized in blocks.

Is attendance compulsory?

Attendance is mandatory in all classes. If you miss 25% of a course or more, this will have an effect on your final grade.

Exemption from mandatory attendance may be granted if a valid reason is given (e.g. sickness, visit to authorities or other personal reasons). Please submit your written request including relevant proof to the department for approval.

Are applications still accepted after the last deadline?

Yes, but only on a case-by-case basis and on the condition that vacancies are still available.

Can I work alongside my studies?

As this is a full-time study program, it is only possible to work part-time to a limited extent.

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