> MBA Medical Devices
... join the HFU experience
"Accept the challenges of globalisation
and power your future."
... skills for leading managers
... focus on medical devices and healthcare management
... international part-time MBA
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// Powered by Industry
Furtwangen University‘s youngest campus in
Tuttlingen offers degrees powered by industry.
The university and industry work hand-in-hand
to design courses, provide teaching staff and
coordinate hands-on experience in local com-
panies. Both students and industry profit from the
practical teaching content and industry-driven
methods used in this cooperative model.
& Healthcare Management... ... and apply now !
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IBST R e a c h n e w h e i g h t s!
The IBST Master’s Program Interested?
The Medical Devices & Healthcare Management MBA program offers working professionals
the opportunity to earn a master’s degree from a state-approved, fully-accredited and internationally-respected
We are looking forward to meeting you
We know that the quality of our MBA program
I N T E R N AT I O N A L B U S I N E S S S C H O O L T U T T L I N G E N
educational institution. Studying with us, there is no need to interrupt your career and knowledge gained depends to a large extent on the quality of our
can be immediately implemented. students, so our selection standards are
exceptionally high.
The two-year part-time MBA program combines business theory and case study modules in
all subjects taught. The latter include real projects which run parallel to the program. A selection committee will consider your
To enable self-study and preparation for attendance sessions, study materials are provided upfront
via our state-of-the-art online learning platform.
application and suitable candidates will be invited
for an interview. MBA Medical Devices &
The program meets international MBA standards and is full-accredited through the HFU system
accreditation. Our MBA program provides a thorough understanding of international management
"If you have any questions or require any further
information, please contact us. We are happy Healthcare Management
and markets. Graduates can understand and use innovative business and economic parameters and to arrange a personal appointment."
will gain a sound command of the skills and tools needed for global entrepreneurial business.
Acquire state-of-the-art knowledge at one of Germany’s leading universities, learn from Master of Business Administration
the internationally-experienced top professionals here in Tuttlingen and benefit from our small study groups
and excellent student support. We provide the practical knowledge that you need for successful
professional development and an assured future.
Be part of the HFU and enhance your skills!
Please send your application to the following
"The Medical Devices & Healthcare Management MBA at IBST helped me expand address:
my professional horizons and understand the overall picture within the medical devices industry.
In addition there are non-industry specific lectures which are very useful, no matter which The International Business School Tuttlingen Furtwangen University
direction you choose for your career in the future. is supported by: International Business School Tuttlingen
Kronenstraße 16 . 78532 Tuttlingen
The IBST is unique as it offers a mixture between lectures held by tutors from industry and Germany
professors from various universities. It is also interesting that valuable know-how is imparted from
areas as diverse as healthcare management, entrepreneurship and intercultural management." Phone +49.7461.1502-6680
Fax +49.7461.1502-6201 Join the HFU experience! www.furtwangen-university.de
Julia Jäkle, Graduate 2014 ibst@hs-furtwangen.de
Quality Assurance Specialist, Advanced Bionics AG www.furtwangen-university.de ACQUIN accredited
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Welcome Curriculum Modules and Program Structure Facts and Figures

Furtwangen University
// Mission Statement
Furtwangen University (HFU) is one of
Germany's leading universities and recognised
for its excellence in the following areas:
– high quality and innovation in teaching
– strong practical focus through collaboration
with industry
– international focus
– applied research
– continuing education and lifelong learning
– social responsibility and safeguarding of
the future
Our part-time executive MBA program in Medical Devices & Healthcare Management offers The Medical Devices & Healthcare Management Accounting Type of degree
working professionals the opportunity to earn a master’s degree from a state-approved, fully-accredited MBA program was set up to provide the tools, Financial Accounting, Management Accounting Master of Business Administration
and internationally-respected institution. skills and knowledge essential for management in
the life science industry. Corporate Finance Language of instruction
"Our MBA program is the first and only one of its kind in Europe offering a unique combination Healthcare Financing, International Finance English
of management skills and focus on medical technology and healthcare management." It is divided into twelve modules comprising 1st semester
two or three different lectures taught over three Economics Duration
The study program provides you with a thorough understanding of international management and semesters. The fourth semester is dedicated International Economics, Quantitative Methods – four-semester part-time course for working professionals
emphasizes practical relevance. We have developed its content in cooperation with the world’s top medical to the master's thesis. – 18 attendance sessions at intervals of approximately four weeks with two lecture blocks over six days
technology companies. We accept a maximum of 15 students to allow for intensive learning and Marketing and Sales Management – self-study with e-learning; study materials provided
close interaction with peers. The majority of sessions employ interactive Global Healthcare Industry, Marketing
methods such as presentations, case studies or Application deadline and program start
Power YOUR future! work groups, leaving plenty of time for discussion. Medical Production July 15th for start in winter semester (September/October) each year program.
Participants can prepare for the sessions in Production Management, Quality Management
advance with the help of materials made available Entry requirements
online. International Management – a first degree from a recognised university or institution of higher education
Prof. Dr. Michael Lederer, MBA Director Intercultural Management, International Negotiation
2nd semester – TOEFL or similar English language test, GMAT (only if no business experience)
Techniques, Human Resources Management – two years' (minimum) qualified professional experience
– no more than 15 applicants will be accepted each year
Program Introduction Healthcare Management
Health Economics, International Healthcare Systems Qualifying examination
Yes. Success at a selection interview.
Throughout the world, medical technology and the entire field of healthcare are rapidly growing sectors. Managing Innovation Processes
Constant improvements in quality standards mean constantly evolving requirements for those working in this Innovation Management, Regulatory Affairs Tuition fee
field. To help meet these requirements, the International Business School Tuttlingen (IBST) has developed 18,000 Euros (includes study materials), payable in four half-yearly instalments.
the Medical Devices & Healthcare Management MBA program. Strategy
Leadership, Strategic Management 3rd semester Additional costs will be incurred for travel, accommodation and living expenses.
The first and only one of its kind in Europe, this program combines business administration and
international management skills with a strong focus on specific medical technology and healthcare Entrepreneurship
Partners / Cooperation
management content. Entrepreneurial Management,
Advanced Entrepreneurial Management Our leading industry partners provide
This highly-demanding program has been developed in cooperation with the world’s top medical the technical, business science and interdisciplinary
technology companies and leading healthcare institutions. Management Tools practical know-how which we consider crucial for
Project Management, Business Simulation, a successful postgraduate program.
Tuttlingen is the ideal location for our internationally-recognised Business School – a world centre of Thesis Support
medical technology where you have the combined expertise of medical specialists, engineers and scientists. Our industry partners include major medical
Master's Thesis 4th semester technology companies such as B.Braun, Aesculap,
The HFU Business School at Furtwangen University is IBST’s partner in the MBA program. Master of Business Administration in Stryker, Karl Storz and Zeiss. These companies are
Furtwangen University (HFU) boasts not only highly-qualified professors with wide-ranging international is a unique program and one of the few that gives Medical Devices & Healthcare Management involved in both the development of our curriculum
experience, but also an experienced pool of external experts and specialists. Their business you the chance to interact with colleagues that and in the teaching of our courses.
programs have topped rankings for many years, particularly in the areas of international expertise and come from different medical backgrounds
relevance to the real world of business.

> The HFU building in Tuttlingen combines "Taking an MBA and study the business
traditional and modern architecture. essentials is likely to be one of the most important
decisions regarding time and money that any
ambitious person at his mid-career would take.
Personally I wanted to keep focus on our
healthcare environment and pursue a deeper
understanding of that subject by going
through its economics, financials and entrepre-
neurship or even intrapreneurship.
a unique program and one of the few that
gives you the chance to not only interact with
colleagues that come from different medical
backgrounds but also to study the business
essentials in a healthcare context with extremely
competent professors and regular experts' visits.
I am glad to be part of the IBST MBA alumni
community!"

The IBST Executive MBA for Medical Devices Khodr Oulleik, Graduate 2015
& Healthcare Management in Tuttlingen is Director, St. Jude Medical