Health Economics

What is health economics?

The Bachelor's programme in Health Economics trains business economists and economists for the health care system who work at the interface between economics and patient care.
As a health economist, you will contribute to shaping the growing health care sector. Topics such as personnel management, marketing or corporate management are also of great relevance in health care facilities (health management). Political, social and legal aspects are also taken into account. They support the various players in this growth industry to improve their economic position and thus improve care.

practical relevance

During your studies, you will gain valuable experience and apply your theoretical knowledge through internships in companies and institutions during your studies. Here you will learn what practical problems there are in health management. During your practical semester, you will work in one of our numerous cooperation partner companies. These practical placements often result in direct offers for starting a career or opportunities to write your thesis with practical relevance in the company.

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Why Health Economics at RWU?

We offer ideal study conditions with a very good supervision ratio. Small working groups, excursions, contacts to regional companies and, above all, practical assignments are especially important for practical learning.

The Bodensee-Oberschwaben region is characterised by an above-average density of health, care and social facilities.

The health economics course of studies in Ravensburg-Weingarten is one of the top-rated courses of studies in the whole of Germany. Here you will find the judgments and opinions of current and former students.

Career Fields & Perspectives

The prospects for health economists are excellent. Healthcare is the sector with the most jobs in Germany, ahead of the automotive industry. Our graduates work in hospitals, health insurance companies, rehabilitation facilities or in medical technology and the pharmaceutical industry. Health economists are also sought-after specialists in associations and ministries.

For health economists, there is a broad spectrum of activities: You will find exciting tasks in the areas of personnel, organization, controlling, financing, quality management or marketing.