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Hochschule Osnabrück
Bachelor German Law & Economics

Business Management in the Health Sector

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Hochschule Osnabrück Osnabrück · Lower Saxony

About the Program

Would you like to learn how the healthcare system works and how to think and act for the benefit of patients from a business perspective? With our Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration in Healthcare (BIG), you will lay the foundation for your career as a specialist and manager in healthcare facilities – an innovative and secure industry. With us, you will acquire the skills you need to master the special challenges of hospital management, health insurance companies, consultancies or other healthcare facilities in the long term. Through practical teaching such as projects with our practice partners, excursions and congress visits or the exchange of experiences with our alumni, we make you fit for the future. Become part of the BIG community: benefit from our decades of experience and our large network in the field – together we will make the healthcare industry fit for tomorrow! The degree program qualifies you to work in the administrative field in healthcare facilities. These include, in particular, hospitals, health insurance companies, rehabilitation centres, care facilities, consulting companies, pharmaceutical companies, associations and authorities. As a graduate of the degree programme, you will take on specialist and management tasks in various departments, such as: Finance and accounting, Controlling, Purchasing and logistics, Human resource management, Marketing and public relations, Quality and risk management, Company management. The career prospects for graduates are good and demand on the labour market remains high.
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Would you like to learn how the healthcare system works and how to think and act for the benefit of patients from a business perspective? With our Bachelor's degree programme in Business Administration in Healthcare (BIG), you will lay the foundation for your career as a specialist and manager in healthcare facilities – an innovative and secure industry. With us, you will acquire the skills you need to master the special challenges of hospital management, health insurance companies, consultancies or other healthcare facilities in the long term. Through practical teaching such as projects with our practice partners, excursions and congress visits or the exchange of experiences with our alumni, we make you fit for the future. Become part of the BIG community: benefit from our decades of experience and our large network in the field – together we will make the healthcare industry fit for tomorrow! The degree program qualifies you to work in the administrative field in healthcare facilities. These include, in particular, hospitals, health insurance companies, rehabilitation centres, care facilities, consulting companies, pharmaceutical companies, associations and authorities. As a graduate of the degree programme, you will take on specialist and management tasks in various departments, such as: Finance and accounting, Controlling, Purchasing and logistics, Human resource management, Marketing and public relations, Quality and risk management, Company management. The career prospects for graduates are good and demand on the labour market remains high.

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Subjects / Topic Areas

Healthcare Management

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How do I apply to Business Management in the Health Sector at Hochschule Osnabrück?

Most international applicants apply via uni-assist (document verification + APS for some countries). Prepare your secondary/Bachelor diploma, transcripts, language certificate (DSH/TestDaF or IELTS/TOEFL), motivation letter and CV. Non-EU students also need a Sperrkonto (~11,904 EUR/year) for the visa.

  1. Check requirements — Verify your degree is recognised + meet language/grade thresholds.
  2. Get language certificate — TestDaF / DSH for German programmes, IELTS / TOEFL for English.
  3. Submit via uni-assist (non-EU) — Document review + APS if your country requires it (China, India, Pakistan, Vietnam, etc.).
  4. Apply directly or via uni portal — Some universities accept direct applications — check the official programme page.
  5. Open Sperrkonto + apply for visa — After admission, deposit 11,904 EUR, get health insurance, book embassy appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Business Management in the Health Sector at Hochschule Osnabrück

Is Business Management in the Health Sector at Hochschule Osnabrück taught in German or English? ▼

This Bachelor programme is taught in German. Make sure to check the language requirements (e.g. TestDaF, DSH, IELTS or TOEFL) before applying.

How much does the Business Management in the Health Sector programme cost? ▼

350 EUR / semester. International students should also budget around 800–1000 EUR/month for living costs in Germany.

What are the admission requirements for Business Management in the Health Sector at Hochschule Osnabrück? ▼

Typical requirements include: a recognised secondary/undergraduate degree, proof of language proficiency (German), and (for non-EU applicants) a uni-assist application plus financial proof (Sperrkonto ~11.904 EUR/year).

When is the application deadline? ▼

Application deadlines vary: winter semester usually closes on 15 July, summer semester on 15 January. Always confirm the exact deadline on the official university website.

Can I work in Germany while studying Business Management in the Health Sector? ▼

Yes. International students may work up to 140 full days / 280 half days per year without additional permission. After graduation you can apply for an 18-month job-seeker permit.

How do I apply to Hochschule Osnabrück — directly or via uni-assist? ▼

Most German universities accept international applications through uni-assist for document verification. Some unis accept direct applications — check the programme page on the official site.

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