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Join the digital health revolution! The pan-European MSc program "Entrepreneurship in Digital Health [EDITH]" is a collaboration between the University of Krems, Medical University of Graz, Digital Pharma Lab, Institut Mines-Télécom, Medical University of Lodz, University of Naples Federico II, and Boehringer Ingelheim. This program aims to promote digital health solutions by fostering a culture of transdisciplinarity. You will work alongside like-minded individuals who are passionate about transforming healthcare. Together, you will bring your ideas to life and confront the challenges of digital health.
Viktoriya Zipper-Weber

This MSc is our newly designed pan-European program that focuses on improving and implementing digital health solutions.

Dr.in
Viktoriya Zipper-Weber

Master Program Director | Department for Economy and Health

Thanks to funding from the European Union, this study program can be offered free of charge for the first 15 people.

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Tanja Moser

Tanja Moser

Administrative assistant

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Benefit from our study program

EDITH is a master’s degree program co-funded by EIThealth (EIT Label for Degree Education).  EIThealth, a part of EIT established in 2008, is committed to increasing the EU’s ability to innovate and contribute to sustainable economic growth and competitiveness. By joining EDITH, you become part of this larger mission, contributing to the EU's innovation and economic growth goals.

PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE

Hands-on learning so you are prepared to confidently tackle real-world scenarios.

COLLABORATIVE APPROACH

Engage with individuals from different backgrounds and disciplines to develop versatile skills.

EXPERT KNOWLEDGE

Access professional expertise and drive your digital health journey forwards.

NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Connect with students, professionals, industry leaders and research centres from the healthtech sector.

  • networking

  • international

  • interdisciplinary

ECTS
Course overview

  • Contents

    Course 1: Overview of the health system, current trends and challenges (2 ECTS-Points)

    Course 2: New technologies and data in the Health System (2 ECTS-Points)

    Course 3: Regulatory framework and data protection (1 ECTS-Point)

  • Contents

    Course 1: Business model: from theory to practice (3 ECTS)

    Course 2: Design and appraisal of business models in digital health (2 ECTS)

  • Contents

    Course 1: Diffusion and Regulation of New Technologies in Health (2,5 ECTS)

    Course 2: Additive manufacturing, digital twin and augmented operating room (2,5 ECTS)

  • Contents

    Course 1: Overview of the role of technology in healthcare innovation and its impact on the industry 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 2: Digital Twins and companion app: applications and implications in healthcare 

    ECTS (1) 

    Course 3: Strategies for patient-centric design and development 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 4: Application of virtual reality in healthcare: potential and limitations 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 5: Growth hacking in the healthcare industry: principles and strategies 

    ECTS (1)

  • Contents

    Course: Cross cultural competence in digital health 

    (5 ECTS-Punkte)

  • Contents

    Course 1: Digital transformation: the role of innovation (1 ECTS)

    Course 2: Introduction to Digital health (1,5 ECTS)

    Course 3:  Digital platforms for a patient centredness (1,5 ECTS)

    Course 4: Digital technologies for healthcare resilience and sustainability (1 ECTS)

  • Contents

    Course 1: From the industrial company to the digital startup: the emergence of collaboration 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 2: The Digital Transformation of traditional companies: a new form of transformation through innovative project management 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 3: New forms of governance and organization in the company 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 4: The future of innovative project management: an open, participatory, and ephemeral mode 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 5: Resourcing the means necessary for successful innovation 

    ECTS (1)

  • Contents

    Course 1: The different management styles through the major phases of management history 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 2: Feedback culture in a team & behavioral profile  

    ECTS (1)

    Course 3: Self-marketing as a manager 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 4: Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 5: Ethics and Social Responsibility 

    ECTS (1)

  • Contents

    Course: International Entrepreneurship (5 ECTS) 

  • Contents

    Course 1: Trends, scenarios, and challenges of healthcare go-to-market 

    ECTS (1,5)

    Course 2: How to develop and implement a healthcare Go-to-market strategy 

    ECTS (1,5)

    Course 3: Analysing the pillar of Go-to-market strategy 

    ECTS (2)

  • Contents

    Course 1: Fast prototyping and product validation 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 2: Prototyping techniques 

    ECTS (2)

    Course 3: Prototyping workshop 

    ECTS (2)

  • Contents

    Course 1: Real-World Challenges in Health & Solutions 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 2: Research & Teamwork in healthcare 

    ECTS (1)

    Course 3: Pitch training and pitch presentation for healthcare 

    ECTS (1)

  • Contents

    Course 1: Digital health - theory revision, ECTS (1) 

    Course 2: Practical prototyping of digital solutions, ECTS (4)

  • Contents

    Course: Citizens & Patients Activities, ECTS-points (2)

  • Contents

    Course: Project Development ECTS (20)

Martina Schmid

Mag.
Martina Schmid, MSc

Study Program Manager - Department for Economy and Health

Doris Behrens

Univ.-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.
Doris Behrens

Deputy Dean - Faculty of Health and Medicine | Head of Department for Economy and Health - Faculty of Health and Medicine

Here you can find more information about the MSc study program.

Timetable_EDITH
PDF | 2 MB
Information sheet
PDF | 1 MB
Curriculum
PDF | 174 KB

No more applications will be accepted.

Admission requirements

  • proof of completion of a regular Austrian or equivalent foreign degree program (at least 180 ECTS credits)
    and
  • proof of English language skills (at least B2 level)
    Excerpt from Bulletin 2024 / No. 43 of July 18, 2024 Page 2 of 5
    and
  • positive completion of the selection procedure at the University for Continuing Education Krems.

Application process

  1. Contact us to clarify your expectations of the study program and to check the admission requirements
  2. Online application (enter the study code UM 999 089 in the online tool).
  3. Carrying out the selection procedure (interview with the director of studies)
  4. Admission to the degree program

When applying online, you will be asked for the specific semester (winter semester 2024/25) and the Study Code. We look forward to receiving your application and to welcoming you soon at the University for Continuing Education Krems.

Apply now | Study Code UM 999 089
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