Master in Healthcare — Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes

Developing leaders for the transformation of healthcare

The Master in Healthcare is a university continuing-education programme offered by Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes (UEMC), Spain, in cooperation with CEIBA Business School.

Designed for healthcare professionals, managers and executives, the programme develops advanced managerial capabilities relevant to healthcare organisations and the wider health industry.

Combining academic foundations, applied management tools and professional learning, it supports participants in addressing the complex strategic, operational and organisational challenges facing healthcare systems.

PROGRAMME AT A GLANCE
DURATION
18 months
QUALIFICATION
UEMC Máster de Formación Permanente
DELIVERY
Hybrid · China
LANGUAGE
Chinese

Managing complexity in healthcare

Healthcare organisations must balance quality of care, financial sustainability, regulatory requirements, technological innovation and changing patient expectations.

The Master in Healthcare provides an interdisciplinary approach to these challenges, connecting healthcare economics, strategy, leadership, operations, digital transformation and organisational development.

Participants develop the analytical and managerial perspectives needed to evaluate problems and contribute to improvement across healthcare organisations.

 

Key areas of learning

LEARNING AREA 01

Healthcare strategy & management

Explore healthcare economics, organisational
strategy, finance, operations and the
management of healthcare services.

LEARNING AREA 02

Digital health & patient experience

Examine digital transformation, health data,
innovation, patient engagement and
service improvement.

LEARNING AREA 03

Healthcare leadership & governance

Develop knowledge of leadership, change
management, regulatory compliance,
ethics and organisational performance.

A structured academic journey

01
Semesters 1–2

Academic foundations and applied learning

Build knowledge of healthcare systems, economics, strategy, financial management and healthcare operations.

02
Semester 3

Research and thesis development

Investigate leadership, patient engagement, digital health, data governance and the organisational implications of innovation.

03
FINAL MILESTONE

Thesis defence

Complete an applied project addressing a relevant healthcare management challenge, subject to the programme’s academic assessment requirements.

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Master in Healthcare, participants should be able to:

01

Understand

Healthcare systems and governance

02

Analyse

Strategic, financial and regulatory challenges

03

Develop

Managerial solutions and improvements

04

Lead

Organisational change and transformation

05

Evaluate

Digital health and innovation

06

Apply

Knowledge through an applied project

Academic partnership

Academic university partner

IAE Angers – Université d'Angers

UEMC provides the university framework for the Master in Heathcare and awards the Máster de Formación Permanente in Heathcare upon successful completion of the programme’s academic requirements.

International program coordinator

CEIBA

CEIBA supports international programme coordination, participant development and cooperation between UEMC, learners and local education partners.

Qualification: The programme leads to a university-specific continuing-education qualification (Máster de Formación Permanente). It is distinct from an official Spanish university master’s degree (Máster Universitario).

Student experiences

Discover how graduates have applied psychological knowledge and developed new perspectives in their professional lives.

Testimonials from our students

Du Dandan

The knowledge gained during my studies in psychology has been invaluable for the psychological support projects in my work.

Fudan Qing

I have been successfully leading multiple research projects with fruitful outcomes, setting benchmark standards in Zhejiang Province.

HUANG Yuanlue

After obtaining the degree, I have been able to play a more targeted role in my professional field.

Qian Xiaohong

This growth is due to the comprehensive and practice-oriented curriculum, which empowered me to tackle complex professional challenges.

An international learning environment

CEIBA collaborates with local education partners to facilitate access to the DBA and support participants across international locations.

CHINA · SHANGHAI

IAE Angers – Université d'Angers

Local education partner

CEIBA cooperates with Shanghai Zhengjian Biotechnology to support the delivery of UEMC’s Master in Healthcare in China, including local programme coordination and participant services.

The programme is delivered in China, with Chinese as the principal teaching language. Contact CEIBA to confirm current teaching locations and available intakes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What qualification does Universidad Europea Miguel de Cervantes award?

Upon successful completion of the programme, participants receive UEMC’s Máster de Formación Permanente in Psychology, a university-specific continuing-education qualification awarded under its academic regulations.

Graduates may apply for an international credential evaluation through World Education Services (WES), subject to WES’s assessment criteria and documentation requirements. The outcome of any evaluation is determined individually and does not change the qualification’s status under Spanish law.

Is this an official Spanish university master's degree?

No. It is a Máster de Formación Permanente, distinct from a nationally recognised official university master’s degree (Máster Universitario). It does not independently confer professional authorisation to practise regulated psychology professions.

How long does the programme take?

CEIBA delivers an 18-month programme comprising two semesters of coursework followed by a third semester dedicated to research, thesis writing and defence.

Where and how is the Executive DBA delivered?

The programme is delivered in China, primarily in Chinese, with CEIBA coordinating activities alongside its local education partner. Candidates should confirm current teaching arrangements and locations before applying.

What are the admission requirements?

Admission depends on previous university education, professional experience and the programme’s academic eligibility criteria. CEIBA can advise candidates on the required qualifications, application documents and assessment procedure.

Who can apply?

The Master in Healthcare is designed for healthcare professionals, hospital and clinic managers, executives, entrepreneurs, consultants and professionals from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, medical technology and related industries.

It is also relevant to professionals from finance, business, law, marketing and operations who wish to develop management expertise in the healthcare sector.

Admission is subject to the programme’s academic requirements and application review.

Take the next step

Develop a deeper understanding of human behaviour and strengthen your ability to apply psychological knowledge in professional settings.

Contact CEIBA to discuss the programme, admission requirements and upcoming intakes.