Healthcare Business Management

MULTI-HUB PROGRAMME: HEALTHCARE IN AMSTERDAM AND ROME

This is a multi-hub programme that will take you to two different countries in one year: the first semester will take place in Amsterdam and the second semester in Rome. Choosing to study Healthcare Business Management in Amsterdam and Rome offers a distinctive and comprehensive educational experience. These two cities serve as gateways to diverse healthcare landscapes. The Netherlands is recognized for its innovative healthcare system, while Italy is celebrated for its rich history in medicine. Studying in both cities provides a holistic understanding of different healthcare models, policies, and practices, preparing you to navigate the complexities of the global healthcare sector.

The Major in Healthcare Business Management equips you with the critical skills and insights to navigate the complex healthcare landscape and emerge as a visionary leader.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

This programme is for you, if you are:

• Pursuing an international career in healthcare
• Attracted by the dynamics and challenges of the industry

PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare value chain: delve into the intricacies of each phase, from research and development to patient care delivery, and analyse the impact of mega-trends on the industry.
• Develop a critical lens for competitive analysis: master the technical expertise to assess the evolving dynamics of the healthcare industry and their implications for firms, gaining a strategic advantage.
• Align your expertise with firm strategy and goals: understand the strategic direction of healthcare organisations and contribute to achieving their objectives through informed decision-making.

RELEVANCE AND IMPACT

• Address critical healthcare issues: tackle the pressing challenges of accessibility, affordability, and quality in healthcare systems worldwide.
• Drive innovation and transformation: lead the way in developing and implementing innovative solutions that improve patient outcomes and enhance healthcare efficiency.
• Make a tangible difference in people’s lives: contribute to the well-being of individuals and communities by ensuring access to quality healthcare services.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Embark on a diverse range of career paths: pursue influential roles in healthcare organisations, government agencies, pharmaceutical companies, consulting firms, and more.
• Become a sought-after expert: stand out in the job market with your in-depth understanding of healthcare management, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Advance to leadership positions: prepare for managerial and executive roles, overseeing the operations and strategic direction of healthcare organisations.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO THE WORLD

• Improve healthcare accessibility and equity: ensure that quality healthcare reaches those who need it most, regardless of socioeconomic background or geographical location.
• Promote innovation and technological advancements: lead the adoption of cutting-edge technologies that enhance healthcare delivery and patient care.
• Contribute to a healthier and more sustainable society: play a vital role in building a healthier future for individuals and communities around the globe.

Join Luiss Business School and become a leader who makes a difference in the world of healthcare. New healthcare starts with you.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT COURSES

The General Management Courses provide students with the business management foundations needed to understand the new concepts that will be introduced during the core and advanced courses. This is a shared education track for all Majors of the Master in International Management, and includes:

• Accounting
• Financial Management
• International Economics
• Strategic Management
• Organization & People Management
• Corporate Sustainability
• Marketing
• Objectives, key phases and organizational models to go abroad

CORE COURSES

The Core Courses introduce students to industry-focused concepts that are specific to this Master’s Degree Programme:

• Healthcare Industry Worldwide
• Strategic Management and Governance in Healthcare Industry
• Intellectual Property Rights in the Healthcare Industry
• R&D for the Healthcare industry
• Health economics, HTA, Reimbursement & Market Access
• Quality and Operations in Healthcare Industry
• Supply Chain in Healthcare

ADVANCED COURSES

The Advanced Courses, which provide students with an in-depth perspective on specific aspects of international business, adopt a more practical approach:

• Clinical and Non-Clinical KOL Management
• Marketing Strategy for Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technologies
• Lobby and Governmental Affairs in Healthcare
• Managing Change and Innovation in Healthcare
• Economic evaluation in Healthcare programs
• Performance Measurement for Healthcare systems
• People management in healthcare industry

BUSINESS CHALLENGE

The programme will end with a real business challenge, commissioned and co-evaluated by one of the programme’s corporate partners.

EXPERIENCES

The Major in Healthcare Business Management offers two “experiential” activities, which ensure the improvement of analytical thinking combined with a practical attitude. The two experiences are:

• Hospital Shadowing Program: During the hospital shadowing program, students will be assigned to different departments within the healthcare setting, such as oncology, cardiology, radiology, neurology. This exposure will allow them to observe and understand the day-to-day activities of medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, and technicians.
• Pharma or Biomedical Company Shadowing Program: These shadowing programs are designed to give students a comprehensive understanding of the operations and processes involved in the development and commercialization of pharma/biomedical products. This program will expose students to various departments within a company, such as research and development, manufacturing, quality control, regulatory affairs, and marketing.

For more information on the content of this Master’s Degree Programme, please download the brochure or schedule an info session.

SOFT SKILLS LABS

Soft skills are considered fundamental according to the World Economic Forum (WEF). Business leaders must possess a combination of technical skills and soft skills to successfully manage the complex challenges of the working environment. Therefore, the Soft Skills Lab is aimed at personal growth, allowing students to develop cross-cutting skills through practical activities structured to enable effective customization of the educational path with the support and guidance of our staff.

Our laboratories include:

• Employability Lab
• How-to-Present Lab (Effective Communication)
• Design Thinking (Strategic Thinking)
• Project Management (Time and Resource Management)
• People Management (Time and Resource Management)
• Digital Transformation (Analytical Thinking)
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution (Negotiation and Conflict Resolution)
• Complex Problem-Solving (Adaptability and Flexibility)
• Creativity (Empathy)
• Sustainability (Empathy)

In addition to these activities, we also offer Excel and Coding courses to enhance students’ data processing and analysis skills.

The Career Service Office offers students customised services to support you in developing your skills and abilities while helping you find satisfying jobs and careers. Our team supports students in defining a career path, and in arranging meetings with companies to explore job and internship opportunities.

The Career Service Office is also responsible for the Employability Lab which develops students’ self-awareness on a key set of soft skills, and to build a personal action plan which maximises self-efficacy in a working environment.

CAREER SERVICE ACTIVITIES

Over the academic year, activities are organised into different steps to best understand students’ profiles in order to match them with the most suitable employers.

Events and activities include:

• Career counselling: focus on understanding and building students’ professional profiles
• Orientation to job-market rules: help students define their career paths, building their digital identity and increasing their interview skills
• Business presentations: take part in conferences and meetings with executives to better understand the business world and the fields in which the executives work
• Employer engagement: work with employers to find the best way to promote their reputation and make the most of their collaboration with Luiss Business School as part of their brand strategy
• E-career book: make student CVs available online to companies and institutions for recruitment
• Internships: from the classroom to the office, the CS supports students in their search for internship opportunities

CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING WITH COMPANIES

The Career Service Office sits on the corporate advisory boards of all Luiss Business School one-year Master’s Degree Programmes, acting as an internal business intelligence office and providing feedback on employer needs in terms of competencies and skills. The programme’s boards and coordinators can integrate these requirements into programmes, tracks and laboratories.

Every year, the School organises career-development events and workshops, mostly involving employers and alumni. These activities connect students with recruiters and managers while giving them first-hand information on recruitment programmes and career paths.

Moreover, some of these events are designed to foster students’ personal development.

CAREER SUPPORT PROJECTS

• Competency-based interview simulation – An important step in students’ preparation for placement is the simulated interview.
• CV e-Book – The Career eBook is periodically sent to companies and institutions that are interested in students’ profiles for potential or open positions. At the same time, the Career Service Office proactively seeks additional opportunities that fit the profiles and expectations of the students.
• JobTeaser – The online platform, used by top universities and business schools around the world, allows the Career Service staff to have a clear overview of each class profile, analyse students’ evolution and trends, and post vacancies from employers.
• Feedback sessions – During feedback sessions, the Career Service staff concentrates on the competency model and other aspects that can influence the success of a selection process. Key focus is placed on soft skills.
• Internship – The curricular internship generally takes place at the end of Major in Fashion and Luxury Business and is an opportunity for students to combine theory and hands-on experience while in direct contact with professionals working in both national and international industries.

The International Experience includes international oriented activities and experiences that allow students to see through the lens of an international perspective and mind-set. International opportunities contribute both to the personal and professional growth of students, stimulating linguistic and social skills, the sharing of ideas, best practices and skills, and to the development of an international business-oriented network.

The list of opportunities, as well as of partner schools and curricula, may vary from year to year. Read more about it here.

The Master in International Management –Major in Healthcare Business Management is a one-year Master of Science. It is accredited by the Italian Ministry of Education as a “Master Universitario di Primo Livello” and provides students with at least 65 ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System).

The Master’s Diploma and ECTS will be awarded to participants who have passed all mandatory exams and assessment tests.

TUITION FEE

The tuition fee for the Major in Healthcare Business Management is € 18,000*. Payment is made in four instalments. Tuition includes materials and access to all Luiss Business School facilities.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FEE WAIVERS

Luiss Business School offers different funding opportunities, including scholarships, early-bird savings, reductions and loans. Fee waivers cannot be combined with any other waiver, scholarship or sponsorship support.

LUISS BUSINESS SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS

Luiss Business School offers deserving candidates up to 3 partial scholarships (covering up to 25% of the tuition fee). The scholarships will be granted based on merit. All candidates will be considered for this award. Candidates will be assessed on:

• Academic track record (final grade, GPA);
• Admission test scores;
• English proficiency;
• Technical competences (Office, Adobe, etc.);
• Proven expertise or personal acknowledgement;
• Certifications;
• International experience.

FEE WAIVERS

• Participants who have already attended a Luiss Business School. programme or are Luiss Guido Carli graduates are entitled to a 10% fee reduction.
• Any company (or VAT holder) that enrols one individual is entitled to a 10% fee reduction.
• Any company (or VAT holder) that enrols multiple individuals in the same programme is entitled to a 20% fee reduction.
• 15% Early Bird fee reduction for all participants that enrol before December 20th, 2023.
• 10% Early Bird fee reduction for all participants that enrol before April 30th, 2024.

FINANCIAL AID

All candidates can independently:

• seek funding from their current or future employer;
• apply for external scholarships.

VISA REQUIREMENTS

To join a Master’s Degree Programme at Luiss Business School Amsterdam, a European passport is required. If you have a non-European passport, you can continue your orientation for a Master’s Degree Programme on the main website of Luiss Business School (Italy)  here.

ADMISSION TEST

To enrol in this Master’s Degree Programme it is necessary to pass the admission test which assesses your skills, motivation and potential. The Admission Test will be held via WebEx.

The Admission Test consists of:

• English Test: two written tests with open and multiple-choice questions (applicants with valid TOEFL/IELTS scores can be exempted from the English test).
• Logic Test – Inductive, Numerical, Deductive: one written test with multiple choice questions (applicants with valid GMAT/GRE scores can be exempted from the Logic test).
• Personal Interviews: two interviews consisting of an English language evaluation and an assessment of the academic path and self-motivation.

EXEMPTION FROM THE ADMISSION TEST

If you have valid TOEFL/IELTS and/or GMAT/GRE scores, you can insert your scores in the application form to be exempted from the English and/or Logic test. You will still be required to take part in personal interviews.

GMAT/GRE for the Logic test: We do not require a minimum score. The GMAT and GRE scores of admitted applicants vary across classes, however it is very unusual for us to accept candidates with a total GMAT score below 550 and a total GRE score below 145.

IELTS/TOEFL for the English Test: We require a minimum score of IELTS 7.0 and TOEFL 100 as evidence of your advanced English level.

ADMISSION PROCESS

Check the next admission dates and send the necessary documentation at least 3 days before the upcoming admission dates. Send your application to master@luissbusinessschool.nl.

1. ADMISSION TEST FEE

Pay the admission test fee (100,- Eur) via bank transfer, or via credit card using the button below. Include the proof of payment with the rest of your documentation, when sending in your application.

Bank: Intesa Sanpaolo
Account holder: Luiss Business School
IBAN: IT17 H030 6905 0601 0000 0064 006
SWIFT: BCITITMM

2. APPLICATION DOCUMENTATION

Three days (3) prior to the admission test, candidates must email the following documents:

• fully completed application form
• copy of degree certificate*
• curriculum vitae
• digital ID photo
• copy of passport or ID document
• Admission fee receipt of € 100 (non-refundable)
• TOEFL/IELTS certificate (optional)
• GMAT/GRE certificate (optional)

Candidates with an international degree are required to send the following further documentation for evaluation:

• copy of degree certificate both in original language and in English*
• transcript of records in English
• diploma supplement (optional)

*Candidates who are not in possession of the degree certificate are required to provide the fully completed Luiss Business School self-declaration form.

3. SCHEDULE YOUR ADMISSION TEST

Once your application is processed, you can schedule the admission test, which will take place via WebEx.

4. RESULT

The results of the Admission Test will be shared by email, within one week from the test date.

5. ENROLMENT

After the admission is completed, you will be provided with all information about the further enrolment steps.