
Master in Digital Healthcare
Barcelona, Spain
DURATION
9 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Part time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 17,500 / per course
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
Introduction
The introduction of digital disruptions is reshaping healthcare services, improving citizens' quality of life but also optimizing the way in which we manage public and private health ecosystems.
The main aim of our interdisciplinary Online Master's in Digital Healthcare is to build a digital health workforce to bridge the current knowledge gap between health and technology in order to address health-related societal challenges through the development and implementation of evidence-based digital solutions.
Health and social care systems, insurers, service providers, pharmaceutical companies, and the broad range of stakeholders that are part of the health ecosystem need to adapt and embrace emerging disruptive technologies in order to gain competitiveness, create new business models, or simply ensure the sustainability of the system.
Curriculum
The program allows participants to continue working full-time while pursuing the degree, and to interact with peers from across the globe.
Program Details
- Flex Online
- International program
- 9 Months
- English
- Starts October 2025
Contents
Project-based learning
Health and social care systems
- The healthcare ecosystem and value chain
- Organization (planning, allocation of resources, provision)
- Health and social care models
- Care delivery models
- Developing Chronic Care and Integrated Care models for people with complex conditions
- Quality assessment
- Healthcare Centre Management
Public Health
- Public health strategy
- Health and society
- Healthcare reform and public health challenges
- Public health research
- Epidemiology
- Economic appraisal
- Grand societal challenges
Health and care information technologies
- Fundamental concepts
- Legacy systems in healthcare
- Information systems in social care
- Standards and interoperability
- Conceptual framework in medical documentation
- Medical devices, wearables, and sensors
- Adoption and maturity models
- ICT strategic planning and key technologies and architectures
- Cybersecurity
Digital Transformation in Healthcare
- The context of the 4th Industrial Revolution and the VUCA world
- Disruptive technologies
- IoT
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain
- Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality
- Persuasive technologies and behavior change
- IoT
- Artificial Intelligence
- Blockchain
- Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and Mixed Reality
- Persuasive technologies and behavior change
- Digital transformation
- Digital transformation in the healthcare industry
- Digital transformation methodologies
Data-driven healthcare
- Harnessing the power of data
- Data governance
- Secondary usage of data
- Business intelligence
- AI techniques (predictive modeling, NLP, etc.)
- Clinical Decision Support Software
- Integrating multiple sources of data
Innovation in digital health
- Discovering framework
- Ideation & validation processes
- Types and levels of innovation
- Management of the innovation portfolio
- Innovative organizations
- Ethical principles in innovation with human subjects
- Generating evidence
- Publication of results
- Evaluation frameworks
Introduction to Implementation Science
- Implementation science fundamentals
- Theory, methods, and frameworks
- Barriers and facilitators of digital health implementation
- Design, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
- Cases
Management and leadership
- Project management
- Project planning, execution, and monitoring
- Agile methodologies
- Change management
- Financial basics
- Digital culture
- Managing digital talent
Legal Tech
- Ethical considerations in health care
- Data privacy
- Patents and rights
- Confidentiality, integrity, and availability
- Legal frameworks
- App as a medical device
- Regulation of Drug Development
Digital Health entrepreneurship
- Lean startup
- Funding sources
- Healthcare business models
- Digital health hubs
- From an idea to a market
- Corporate Venturing
Project
During the program, students have to work on a final project aimed at developing a digital transformation strategy for a healthcare or pharma institution that wants to operate successfully in digital environments.
Admissions
Rankings
The Master in Big Data and A.I. Solutions is accredited by the University of Barcelona-IL3. The University of Barcelona is Ranked 1st university in Spain this 2024 (Webometrics, Academic Ranking of World Universities, THE World University rankings).
Barcelona Technology School has obtained 4 Stars in the QS stars Ranking, as one of the leading technology Institutions in Spain.
Program Outcome
The Online Master in Digital Healthcare will provide me with the necessary tools, methods, legal framework, and technological expertise of the health ecosystem in order to develop and implement patient-centric solutions that address societal needs while developing new business opportunities.
This program of study is aimed at students who have a degree in Health Sciences, Engineering, Life Sciences, or Mathematics and who would like to develop their professional career in this field.
Program Tuition Fee
Ideal Students
The Master in Digital Healthcare welcomes students coming from academic areas related to the healthcare scope and or related with the field, professionally.
Contact us to better understand your career goals and how this Master could fit in your academic and professional path.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of Our Program Will Be Well-Prepared for a Range of Exciting Careers, Including:
- Digital Health Consultant: Advising healthcare organizations on the implementation and optimization of digital health technologies to improve patient care and operational efficiency.
- Healthcare Data Analyst: Analyzing complex health data to generate actionable insights that drive clinical decision-making and improve healthcare outcomes.
- Telemedicine Program Manager: Overseeing the development and management of telemedicine services, ensuring accessibility and high-quality care for patients.
- Health IT Project Manager: Leading projects that integrate advanced technology solutions within healthcare settings to enhance service delivery and patient experience.
- Clinical Informatics Specialist: Working at the intersection of clinical practice and information technology to optimize the use of health information systems and improve clinical workflows.
Student Testimonials
Why study at Barcelona Technology School
Don't miss this opportunity to boost your skills in digital healthcare, while you have a life-changing experience. Whether you choose our vibrant on-campus experience in the sunny, dynamic city of Barcelona, or our online modality, you’ll be immersed in an international environment that fosters innovation and helps you to be a future digital healthcare leader.
Pursuing our Master's degrees you will have the opportunity to:
- Meet students from all over the world: BTS attracts students from diverse global backgrounds, creating a rich, multicultural learning environment. This international exposure fosters cross-cultural collaboration and broadens your perspective.
- Be exposed to a diverse environment: the diversity at BTS extends beyond nationalities to include varied professional and academic backgrounds. This mixture of experiences and viewpoints enhances discussions, promotes innovative thinking, and prepares you to work in multifaceted teams.
- Live a personalized experience: BTS offers a personalized educational experience, tailoring support to your individual needs and career aspirations. This ensures that you receive the guidance and resources necessary to achieve your personal and professional goals.
- Be immersed in Barcelona’s Digital ecosystem: at BTS, learning goes beyond the classroom. You'll immerse yourself in Barcelona's thriving tech ecosystem through visits to leading companies and events, connecting theory with real-world practice and gaining invaluable industry insights.Also, studying at BTS means living in the vibrant city of Barcelona, a hub of innovation, culture, and technology. This experience enriches your academic journey with the city's dynamic energy and lifestyle.And if you cannot take the experience in Barcelona, you can take our Masters in any of our online formats (Syncrhonous and Asyncrhonous), exploring as well the possibility to join in person for a period of the academic year.
- Obtain professional opportunities: the connections and experiences you gain at BTS open doors to numerous professional opportunities. With strong industry links and a focus on employability, BTS helps you build a network that supports your career growth in the digital industry.
- Obtaining a Double degree: BTS partners with the University of Barcelona-IL3, providing you with a double Master Degree, accredited with 60 ETCs by both recognized institutions.
Program delivery
The program allows participants to continue working full-time while pursuing the degree, and to interact with peers from across the globe.
Program details
- Flex Online
- International program
- 9 Months
- English
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
Download the GMAT mini quiz to get a flavour of the questions you’ll find in the exam.