The double Master's programme in Health Economics and Management gives you the opportunity to benefit from the expertise of two top universities. You will be able to enjoy the advantages offered by the interdisciplinary approach and the participation of three faculties – the Faculty of Management, Economics and Social Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Cologne as well as the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences at Maastricht University. You will study at each university for one year and will graduate with two Master's degrees: a Master of Science in Health Economics from the University of Cologne and a Master of Science in Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management from Maastricht University. The international Master's programme focuses on how to approach current and future healthcare challenges through innovation. You will develop an interdisciplinary understanding of management, economics and innovation in the sector on a national or international scale. On completion of this programme, you will be able to apply economic concepts to medical questions and actively address the challenges of today's complex and rapidly changing healthcare sector with innovative approaches. With a German Master's degree and a Dutch Master's degree, graduates will have excellent employment opportunities in the European and international job market.
The programme is integrated into the Master of Science in Health Economics at the University of Cologne and the Master of Science in Healthcare Policy, Innovation and Management at Maastricht University and incorporates courses from both. It is based on recognition of credit points and includes a Master's thesis, which is written during the second year of your studies, combined with a placement. The courses available at both universities complement each other very well, providing a wide range from which you can benefit from. For more course details, you can consult the University of Cologne course catalogue and the Maastricht course catalogue (there may be minor changes in the course catalogues for upcoming academic years). PDF Download
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Overall grade equivalent to at least 2.7 (German grading system) in the Bachelor's degree at least 35 ECTS credits in the fields of Business Administration and/or Economics at least 25 ECTS credits in Health Care at least 10 ECTS credits in Quantitative Methods Please find more information and the full list of requirements here.
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Overall grade equivalent to at least 2.7 (German grading system) in the Bachelor's degree at least 35 ECTS credits in the fields of Business Administration and/or Economics at least 25 ECTS credits in Health Care at least 10 ECTS credits in Quantitative Methods Please find more information and the full list of requirements here. English: E.G. TOEFL iBT (before 2026): 92 Reading: 24 Listening: 22 Speaking: 25 Writing: 24 IELTS Academic: 6.5 Cambridge English Qualifications: C1 Advanced.
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