MBA Healthcare & AI

Academic Focus: Healthcare & AI

The MBA in Healthcare & AI is designed for professionals working in hospitals, clinics, health technology, healthcare administration, and related sectors who want to bridge the gap between what artificial intelligence can technically deliver and what healthcare organizations can successfully implement in practice. The program develops the managerial, financial, operational, and leadership capabilities required to evaluate AI solutions, manage digital transformation, and ensure technology delivers meaningful value for patients, clinicians, and healthcare organizations.

What You Will Gain:

A Clear Read on What AI Can and Can't Do in Healthcare – Learn to separate genuine clinical and operational value from technology or vendor promises, and evaluate AI solutions based on the measurable difference they make for patients, healthcare professionals, and organizational performance.
The Skill to Get Clinicians on Board – Understand why frontline professionals may resist even technically accurate AI recommendations and develop the leadership and change-management skills required to build trust and encourage adoption.
Data and Digital Systems That Hold Up – Understand how healthcare data moves between systems, where information flows can break down, and what effective digital infrastructure should look like before artificial intelligence is integrated into healthcare operations.
Financial Judgment for Technology Decisions – Develop financial management and managerial economics skills to evaluate technology investments by comparing implementation costs with realistic operational and financial returns.
Delivery That Doesn't Stall After the Pilot – Apply project management discipline to move AI and digital health solutions from small-scale trials into effective organization-wide implementation while maintaining control over budgets, timelines, and responsibilities.
Evidence Before Belief – Use research methods, analytics, and evidence-based evaluation to determine whether an AI solution is genuinely improving healthcare outcomes and organizational performance.
The Ability to Explain It to a Room That Doesn't Trust It – Strengthen communication and negotiation skills to bring clinicians, healthcare executives, boards, patients, and other stakeholders together when evaluating or implementing new technologies.

Graduates are prepared to distinguish between healthcare AI solutions that can meaningfully improve care delivery and technologies that are unlikely to progress beyond the pilot stage. They develop the judgment to make those decisions before significant resources are committed and the management capability to lead successful implementation.

Faculty Details

Type Of Course:

Postgraduate

Duration:

12-15 months / 3 Semesters

Number Of Seats*:

Limited

Credits:

90 ECTS

Program Curriculum:

12 Modules with 1 Capstone Program and Internship Report

Medium of Study: English

Mode of Delivery: Online Live Sessions

Entry Criteria: Bachelor's degree - In any discipline

Program Overview

MBA in Healthcare & AI

The MBA in Healthcare & AI is designed for professionals who understand the clinical or operational realities of healthcare and now need the business and management capabilities required to lead AI and digital transformation initiatives. The program develops the skills needed to manage technology implementation, evaluate financial viability, gain stakeholder support, and translate technological potential into practical healthcare improvements while allowing professionals to continue in their existing roles.

Program Structure

The program runs across three semesters, beginning with general management foundations before progressing into specialized coursework in artificial intelligence, healthcare applications, analytics, and digital transformation.

Semester 1: The Business Fundamentals

This semester covers Financial Management, Organizational Behaviour & Leadership, Communication and Negotiation Skills, Managerial Economics, Entrepreneurship & Innovation, and Management Information System. Together, these subjects provide the general management foundation required for technology and digital leadership roles within healthcare organizations.

Semester 2: AI and Digital Health in Practice

The second semester focuses on Artificial Intelligence for Business, AI Applications in Healthcare, and Healthcare Analytics & Digital Transformation alongside Operations & Project Management, Marketing Management, and Research Methods. This semester connects the technical possibilities of AI with the operational realities of implementing technology within hospitals, clinics, and healthcare systems.

Semester 3: Capstone and Field Application

The final semester includes a Capstone Project or Thesis addressing a real artificial intelligence or digital transformation challenge, together with an Internship Report that connects academic learning with actual implementation and professional practice.

Why Choose This Program?

Built on What Actually Happens During Rollout – The curriculum goes beyond what AI technology can theoretically do and examines why healthcare AI projects succeed, stall, or fail during implementation.
Business Training First, Technical Fluency Second – This is not a data science degree. The program provides sufficient understanding of AI to ask the right questions while concentrating on the financial, operational, strategic, and leadership capabilities required to act on the answers.
Adoption Treated as Seriously as Innovation – The program gives significant attention to gaining the trust and participation of clinicians, healthcare staff, and organizational stakeholders rather than focusing only on technology selection.
Built Around a Working Career – The schedule and workload are structured for professionals who continue working while completing their MBA.
A Capstone Tied to Your Own Organization – The final project can be connected to a real organizational challenge and developed into a proposal, financial business case, digital transformation strategy, or implementation plan.

This program is designed for professionals who want to become the people capable of identifying the right healthcare technologies before they are purchased, leading their successful implementation, gaining the confidence of clinicians and stakeholders, and demonstrating whether those technologies ultimately improve healthcare delivery.

Program Curriculum

Build Your Journey

Award: Master of Business Administration in Healthcare & AI
Credits: 90 ECTS
Duration: 12-15 months / 3 semesters

Semester 01

TITLE
CREDITS
Communication and Negotiation Skills
5
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
5
Financial Management
5
Organizational Behaviour & Leadership
5
Management Information System
5
Managerial Economics
5

Semester 02

TITLE
CREDITS
Marketing Management
5
Operations & Project Management
5
Research Methods
5
Artificial Intelligence for Business
5
AI Applications in Healthcare
5
Healthcare Analytics & Digital Transformation
5

Semester 03

TITLE
CREDITS
Capstone Project / Thesis
15
Internship Report
15

Empower Your Next Move

PROGRAM FLEXIBILITY

Empowering Professionals to Learn on Their Terms

ISTEC Business School recognizes the evolving needs of today’s professionals, demanding flexibility without compromising academic quality. Its MBA program is designed to adapt to diverse lifestyles, providing a globally accessible, structured learning experience.

100% Online Format – Study anytime, anywhere.

ISTEC’s advanced digital platform enables students to:

Access recorded lectures for on-demand learning
Participate in interactive discussions and assignments
Join live sessions with faculty and peers
Receive personalized academic support and guidance

Whether managing a business, traveling frequently, or balancing professional responsibilities, students benefit from a seamless, high-quality learning journey that transcends time zones and geographic boundaries.

Non-term Enrollment – Begin when it suits your schedule.

With rolling admissions and a non-term academic model, ISTEC offers:

Immediate enrollment upon application acceptance
Flexible commencement dates
Customizable academic calendars
Self-paced program progression

Students may complete their MBA in as little as 12 months or extend to 18 months, aligning their studies with professional ambitions and personal commitments.

Reasons to Choose a Master’s Degree at ISTEC Business School

Internationally Recognized Degree – Accredited by the French Ministry of Higher Education, ensuring global credibility.
Industry-Focused Curriculum– Covers marketing, entrepreneurship, corporate communication, and omnichannel customer relations.
Work-Study Opportunities – Gain real-world experience with work-study programs available from the first year.
Global Exposure – Option to study abroad in the Management & International Business major during the third year.
Strong Career Prospects – Graduates secure roles in business development, digital marketing, finance, and international trade.

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