MBA with specialisation in Health & Social Care

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for postgraduate programs typically require a minimum academic achievement of 55% or above in their bachelor's degree.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall band score of  6.5 or 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90 or higher.

Wittenborg University of Applied Sciences offers a variety of scholarship opportunities for international students, designed to make studying in the Netherlands more accessible and affordable. These scholarships help to support students with their tuition fees and living expenses, allowing them to focus on their academic and personal development. 

Merit-Based Scholarships: Wittenborg University offers merit-based scholarships to international students who demonstrate exceptional academic performance. These scholarships are awarded based on the student's previous academic achievements and the potential for success in their chosen program of study. The merit scholarships help reduce tuition fees, making it easier for students to manage their financial while studying at the university.

Country-Specific Scholarships: To encourage students from different regions to study at Wittenborg, the university offers country-specific scholarships. These scholarships are tailored for students from particular countries or regions, providing financial assistance to help cover tuition fees and living costs. The eligibility criteria and scholarship amounts vary depending on the student's country of origin and the program they are applying for.

Wittenborg Scholarship for Excellence: The Wittenborg Scholarship for Excellence is aimed at high-achieving international students applying for specific undergraduate or master’s degree programs. This scholarship is designed to reward students who have shown exceptional promise in their previous studies and wish to continue their education at Wittenborg University. It covers a partial reduction in tuition fees and is awarded based on a competitive application process.

Early Bird Scholarship: Wittenborg University offers an Early Bird Scholarship for international students who apply well in advance of the start of their program. Students who meet the application deadlines and complete their enrollment early are eligible for a discount on their tuition fees. This scholarship is ideal for students who are proactive in planning their studies and want to benefit from a more affordable education at Wittenborg.

Alumni Scholarship: Wittenborg also offers scholarships for students who are alumni of the university. The Alumni Scholarship is available to graduates who wish to pursue further studies at the university, providing them with a discount on their tuition fees for postgraduate programs. This scholarship encourages continuous learning and supports former students in advancing their education.

Graduates of the MBA with Specialisation in Health & Social Care can explore a wide range of career paths within healthcare management and social services. The program provides essential leadership and strategic management skills, enabling graduates to work in a variety of roles across the health and social care sectors. 

Healthcare Manager: Graduates can take up roles as healthcare managers, overseeing the operations of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, or public health institutions. This involves managing staff, budgets, and resources while ensuring quality care delivery.

Health Policy Advisor: Graduates can work as health policy advisors, shaping government or organizational policies related to healthcare services. They can contribute to the development of policies that enhance healthcare access, affordability, and quality.

Hospital Administrator: This role involves managing the day-to-day operations of healthcare institutions, ensuring that facilities run efficiently, meet regulatory standards, and provide quality services to patients.

Social Care Manager: Graduates can work in social care organizations, managing the delivery of social services to vulnerable populations, including the elderly, disabled, or those in need of mental health support.

Health Consultant: As health consultants, graduates can advise healthcare organizations on improving service delivery, operational efficiency, patient care quality, and strategic development.

Public Health Manager: Graduates may also find opportunities in public health management, where they plan and implement health initiatives aimed at improving community health, disease prevention, and health education.

Director of Operations in Healthcare: Graduates with experience in healthcare and management can assume leadership roles in directing the operations of large healthcare organizations, including overseeing staffing, budgets, and overall service delivery.

Healthcare Project Manager: This role involves managing specific healthcare-related projects, from the introduction of new healthcare technologies to the development of new health programs aimed at improving patient outcomes.

Healthcare Entrepreneur: With their background in both business management and healthcare, graduates can start their own healthcare-related businesses, such as health consultancy firms or health technology startups.

Nonprofit Organization Manager (Health Focus): Graduates can manage nonprofit organizations that focus on health and social care, working to provide services to underserved populations or advocating for policy changes to improve public health.