MSc in Management of Innovation (Medical Business Specialisation)
Develop interdisciplinary skills at the intersection of healthcare, business, and innovation for a career in medical business leadership.
Best for:Best for recent graduates in healthcare, life sciences, or business who seek a career in medical business innovation, strategy, and project management.
Overview
This one-year master’s programme at Erasmus University Rotterdam equips graduates with the expertise to drive innovation in healthcare organisations. Students learn to craft innovation strategies, foster creative cultures, and manage projects that bridge life sciences and business. The curriculum blends management theory with hands-on application, preparing professionals to address real-world challenges in medical business. Ideal for recent graduates in healthcare, life sciences, or business, the programme culminates in a specialised MSc in Management of Innovation with a focus on medical business. No research output is required, as the emphasis is on applied innovation management skills.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement innovation strategies tailored to healthcare organisations.
- Design and manage innovation projects that bridge life sciences and business domains.
- Foster creative thinking and innovation cultures within interdisciplinary teams.
- Analyse real-world healthcare challenges and propose data-driven solutions.
- Collaborate with industry partners to translate research into practical business applications.
- Engage in case studies and simulations to refine innovation management skills.
- Conduct applied research projects focused on medical business innovation.
- Present findings and recommendations to stakeholders in healthcare and business settings.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in healthcare (e.g., biomedicine, biology, clinical technology, nursing, pharmacology) or business/innovation programmes (e.g., management, entrepreneurship).
Degree offered: MSc in Management of Innovation with a specialism in medical business
Language: English; Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (C1) OR IELTS overall band 7.0 OR TOEFL (computer-based 95, internet-based 95).
Instruction: English
- Proven academic background in healthcare, life sciences, or business disciplines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills for healthcare innovation challenges.
- Ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
- Basic proficiency in project management principles.
- Applicants must be recent graduates or soon-to-be graduates of a relevant bachelor’s programme.
- No age or residency restrictions, but proficiency in English is mandatory.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-05-15
Applicants must submit their application through the Erasmus University Rotterdam’s official portal. Required documents include a CV, proof of language proficiency, academic transcripts, and a motivation letter. No supervisor or research proposal is required for this programme.
- CV
- Proof of English language proficiency (Cambridge C1, IELTS 7.0, or TOEFL 95)
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Motivation letter
- Passport-sized photo (if required)
- Letter of recommendation (optional, but recommended)
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