International Health Management (MBA IHM, incl. DAS and CAS)

Global health leadership: Unleash the full potential of your management and leadership skills in global health, catalyse impactful transformations in health systems and shape the future landscape of health. Join our vibrant MBA community and grow together!

Global and diverse student body: Our MBA programme in International Health Management is designed for professionals like you, who are passionate about global and public health and wish to develop strong management and leadership skills. Our participants come from a wide range of backgrounds, fostering international and interdisciplinary collaboration. From pharma to public health, from clinical systems to health policy – this MBA prepares you to lead across sectors and around the world.

Maximum flexibility and modularity: Our MBA is offered in blended and hybrid learning formats, giving you the flexibility to study on our vibrant campus near Basel or online from anywhere in the world. You can start anytime and progress through the courses at a pace that suits your needs.
The programme is designed with modular pathways:

• After completing 4 courses, you can earn a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS).
• After 8 courses, you may obtain the Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS).
• After 12 courses and a thesis, you will be awarded an MBA in International Health Management from the University of Basel.

To graduate with a Master of Business Administration in International Health Management from Swiss TPH, you must complete 12 management courses and your master’s thesis.

The courses cover a range of management disciplines, including leadership, organisational development, strategic and innovation management, health systems and systems thinking, finance and supply chain management, as well as digital health management, to give you the edge you need.

Upon successful completion of all management courses and your thesis, you will be awarded 90 ECTS and the title of MBA in International Health Management from the University of Basel. If you attend 4 courses, you can receive a Certificate of Advanced Studies and with 8 completed courses, a Diploma of Advanced Studies from the University of Basel. Courses are designed as standalone modules and can be completed in any order.

Each course is also available individually, offering a compact, targeted look into a specific area of health management.

Studying part time, participants usually complete the MBA within 3 years.
 

Leadership Training for Real-World Impact

Our MBA in International Health Management blends evidence-based management and leadership training with a global perspective on public health. Rooted in Swiss TPH’s commitment to making the world a healthier place, the programme empowers you with the leadership and transformational skills needed to drive impact across sectors and around the world. 

When you study at Swiss TPH, you will benefit from our extensive network including private-sector partners especially pharmaceutical companies, international organisations, research institutes, government bodies and NGOs. Learning from distinguished experts, you will gain the tools to lead and innovate across diverse health systems worldwide.

Individualised, Innovative and Interactive Learning

Following our principle of mutual learning for change, we build on your individual experience and connect it with cases, concepts, theories and the personal expertise of our teaching faculty and students. 

We use a wide range of state-of-the-art teaching methods that combine class-based learning and individual distance-learning to ensure the best possible learning experience. Our class settings permit a high level of interaction, following our paradigm of mutual learning for change.

While leveraging digital learning technologies, we believe that personal, real-time contact is essential for mutual learning and growth. To maximise the value of our learning community, we ask that you to attend a minimum of six courses at our campus in Allschwil, right next to Basel, Switzerland. These in-person sessions enrich discussion, strengthen peer learning, and create lasting professional connections.

Flexible Programme for Busy Professionals

We have designed this part-time and flexible MBA programme to meet the needs of busy, career-oriented professionals. Self-paced distance learning is combined with online or on-site synchronous phases where you will benefit from real-time interaction and learning with your peers. This allows you to pursue further education while balancing professional responsibilities and family life.

Flexibility is key: you can start at any time, progress at your own pace and as part of our hybrid-teaching format choose between on-site and online participation. Pay as you go and join us online from anywhere in the world or at our campus in the Basel area, Switzerland.

Each course consists of 3 phases, offering the benefits of both self-paced learning and synchronous real-time interaction.

Phase 1: Preparation

During the preparation phase, participants familiarise themselves with the course topic by studying materials and completing assignments under the guidance of the facilitators.

→ Self-paced distance learning and an introductory online session

→ 4 weeks part-time

→ Approx. 40 hours of student investment

Phase 2: Hybrid Core Week

During the core week, participants engage in five days of intensive discussions, reflection exercises, case studies, group work, quizzes and presentations, either on-site at the Swiss TPH headquarters in Allschwil, Switzerland, or online. Active participation (online or on-site) is expected throughout the week. 

→ On-site in Allschwil or online

→ 5 days full-time

→ Approx. 40-45 hours of student investment

Typically, there are two core weeks with two courses back-to-back to allow participants from abroad to attend two courses on one flight.

Phase 3: Final Assignment

In the post phase, participants consolidate their learning through the development of a final assignment, such as essays, project outlines, presentations or online quizzes, supported by the course facilitators.

→ Distance-based and mostly self-paced

→ 6 weeks part-time

→ Approx. 95-100 hours of student investment
 

The MBA in International Health Management is designed for both established and emerging leaders in global and public health. It is ideal for professionals who already work in the health sector and aspire to take on leadership and management roles, as well as for those from other fields who seek to transition into health management.

Whether you work in the pharmaceutical industry, the public sector, or elsewhere, this MBA will equip you with the essential skills and tools to succeed as a leader in an international health context.

A distinctive feature of the programme is its diverse student body. Our students come from a wide range of sectors, including UN agencies, pharmaceutical companies, international organizations, ministries of health, hospitals, and NGOs. This diversity fosters an interdisciplinary and global perspective that is central to the programme’s learning environment.
 

To enrol in our MBA in International Health Management, you need an undergraduate professional qualification (i.e. bachelor’s degree) with a focus on international health, public health, health economics, management or business administration, or an equivalent qualification.

You will also need to have at least two years of work experience in a related field. In addition, you should be able to demonstrate an adequate level of English, both written and spoken.

• First professional qualification (e.g. bachelor's degree)
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience
• Good oral and written English language skills

To process your application for our MBA programme in International Health Management, you must both complete the online application form and pay an application fee of CHF 100 (by credit card) via this link. The application fee is non-refundable.

You pay as you go, on a course by course basis. Most courses cost CHF 2,950 each, with a few exceptions, for a total of CHF 37,000 for the MBA. (This may be subject to change; please refer to the individual course sections for details).

For each course, course fees must be paid one week before the start of the preparation phase. Tuition fees do not cover insurance, travel or personal living expenses during your stay in Switzerland, or any other costs related to your online participation.

Please note that cancellations for any reason after the start of the preparation phase (Phase 1) are subject to a cancellation fee of CHF 500. Cancellations received less than two days prior to the start of the hybrid face-to-face week (Phase 2) will be charged the full course fee. No refunds will be given for non-attendance.

Scholarships are not offered by Swiss TPH or the University of Basel. Some participants secure external funding, while others receive support from their employers, who are expected to benefit from the graduates’ enhanced skill sets.