Health economist manages clinic

Alina Etzelsberger studied health economics at RWU Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences and graduated with a Bachelor's degree around three years ago. Today, she is the manager of a hospital.

Before studying at RWU, the graduate trained as a social insurance clerk at a health insurance company and wanted to stay in the healthcare sector. "I was often told that what I would learn during my studies I would never need again," recalls Alina Etzelsberger.

Convinced by flexibility

She therefore researched for a long time to find the right degree course for her. The content of the health economics course and in particular the flexible electives finally won her over.

The health economics course combines economic and health-specific disciplines - business administration meets health policy, marketing meets anatomy. A mixture that benefits Alina Etzelsberger today as a clinic manager at Asklepios Klinikum in Bad Abbach (Upper Palatinate).

Health meets business

Professor Dr. Jan-Marc Hodek, head of the course, is delighted: "There are jobs in the healthcare sector that you can also do with a general business degree. However, health economics makes it easier to get started. You already speak the technical language and know what a DRG flat rate is, for example, or how a drug gets its price."

What does a clinic manager do?

As a clinic manager, Alina Etzelsberger organizes and controls the operation of the hospital by coordinating medical, economic and personnel processes. This enables patients to receive efficient and high-quality care.

Alina Etzelsberger started at Asklepios as a trainee. A trainee program is a structured career entry in which graduates spend several months in different departments of an institution and are specifically prepared for a future specialist or management position.

The alumna has fond memories of her time as a student. She has already worked during this time, but still recommends that all students enjoy the "student life", go to the odd party, question the circumstances and, above all, network with fellow students and lecturers.

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