MSc in Business Administration and Innovation in Health Care

The MSc IHC programme gives you an understanding of the challenges that health care systems are facing around the world. You'll learn to analyse health care innovations as business cases and develop actionable skills for their design and implementation. The programme is developed and delivered jointly by CBS and the University of Copenhagen.

About the programme Structure Study environment Entry requirements Career

About MSc in Business Administration and Innovation in Health Care

Level

graduate

Programme type

2-year master programme

Duration

2 years

ECTS

120

Time commitment

Full-time

Language

English

Students

Gender distribution – men / women

27% / 73%

Average age

25.7 years

Foreign students

79%

Topics

Organisation and management Innovation and entrepreneurship

Why study MSc IHC?

3 good reasons to choose MSc IHC

Health Care Innovation and Transformation

You are curios about how health care systems work and you have a drive to improve them through new ideas, services, and organisational models.

Sustainability and Responsible Impact

You are interested in developing solutions that make health care economically viable, socially fair, and environmentally sustainable.

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies

You are interested in how AI, data, and digital health tools can reshape patient care, business models, and system efficiency.

“This programme appealed to me because the global healthcare industry is facing numerous structural, demographic, technological and financial challenges that require innovative solutions.” Gargi
Student, MSc IHC

Driving transformation in health care

Health care systems around the world are under growing pressure from demographic shifts, rising costs, and rapid technological change. Meeting these challenges requires more than incremental improvements,it calls for innovation at scale. The MSc in Business Administration and Innovation in Health Care prepares you to become a driver of this transformation.

Innovation as business and societal impact

At the heart of the programme is the ability to see health care innovation as both a business opportunity and a societal necessity. You will learn to analyse new ideas, products, and services as business cases, while also understanding their impact on patients, organisations, and wider health systems. This dual perspective equips you to design solutions that are financially viable, socially responsible, and clinically meaningful.

“I truly am impressed by the diversity of the programme. We are a mix of international students from both within and outside of Europe.” Jozef
Student, MSc IHC

Sustainability and digital transformation

The MSc IHC programme has a central focus on sustainability and digital transformation. You will explore how health care can become more resource-efficient and environmentally sustainable, while also learning how artificial intelligence, data, and digital technologies are reshaping care delivery. This combination of sustainability and technology ensures you are prepared to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing the sector.

Preparing future leaders in health care innovation

The programme ultimately gives you the skills to initiate, manage, and implement innovation in complex health care settings—whether in hospitals, start-ups, medtech, or global pharmaceutical companies. By bridging business and health care, you will be ready to contribute to a future where health systems are smarter, greener, and more human-centred.

See the programme regulations for MSc IHC

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Structure

Organisation and management

You learn how leadership and collaboration shape change and development in complex health care systems. Organisation and management in Business Administration and Innovation in Health Care focus on how structure, strategy, and coordination support transformation across organisations and sectors.

Innovation and entrepreneurship

You learn how new ideas and solutions can improve health care services and systems. Innovation and entrepreneurship in Business Administration and Innovation in Health Care focus on how creativity, technology, and business approaches drive change and create value for patients, professionals, and organisations.

MSc IHC

Organisation and management – 60%

Innovation and entrepreneurship – 40%

3 things to consider

Innovation over administration

You should be motivated by developing and implementing new solutions for health care, rather than focusing primarily on regulation or compliance topics like GDPR.

Technology and data over routine processes

You should have a genuine interest in how technologies such as artificial intelligence, digital health tools, and data-driven insights can transform care, rather than being drawn mainly to traditional management tasks.

Change and transformation over stability

You should thrive in environments where health care systems are challenged and evolving, and be excited to lead change—even if it involves uncertainty—rather than seeking stability or incremental improvements.

First semester: building your foundation

Your journey begins with an introduction to health care innovation and management. You’ll explore how health care systems work, learn how innovation is organised, and sharpen your analytical skills through courses in statistics. Guest lecturers from hospitals, start-ups, and the health tech industry will share real-world insights to connect theory with practice.

Second semester: real-world challenge

In your second semester, you’ll take part in a real-life health care innovation challenge, working on solutions to problems faced by hospitals, companies, or health organisations. Alongside this project, you’ll learn about clinical processes and Health IT, with plenty of cases presented by professionals who are driving change in the field today.

“Even though the multidisciplinary background of the students is a key strength, it can also make the initial phase a bit tough.” Gargi
Student, MSc IHC

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Are you considering a master programme at CBS? Then come to our next Open Day and learn more about your options.

Study environment

The MSc IHC programme offers an interdisciplinary study environment, bringing together students from health, life sciences, social sciences, and business. Many combine their studies with part-time jobs in Copenhagen’s medtech and pharmaceutical industries, adding valuable real-world perspectives to classroom learning. This mix of backgrounds and experiences creates a dynamic, practice-oriented environment that prepares you for innovation at the intersection of business and health care.

Student life at CBS

Studying at CBS is much more than just preparing for and going to classes.

At CBS, there are more than 20,000 students with different backgrounds and nationalities. Teamwork is an essential part of studying at CBS both in classes and in extracurricular activities.

With more than 100 student organisations, you also have plenty of opportunities to engage and connect with students across programmes and classes.

Learn more about the vibrant student life at CBS, the student organisations, and the international environment on Student life.

Meet the students

Gargi

“ I would also tell myself to not take it all too seriously and enjoy the programme as it goes along. Deadlines and exams are important, but so is a healthy work-life balance! ”

Programme: MSc IHC

From: Sagar, India

Age: 21

Educational background: Pharmacy, University of Southern Denmark

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

This programme appealed to me because the global healthcare industry is facing numerous structural, demographic, technological and financial challenges that require innovative solutions. The skills required to enable these innovations are becoming increasingly important, and the IHC programme provides us with the tools and knowledge we need to make a meaningful impact in this ever-growing industry.

CBS is an amazing institution that provides its students with unique opportunities, which made it a very appealing university to me!

What do I like the best?

I love this programme due to its multidisciplinary approach! My classmates and I are from such vast backgrounds (ranging from business to pharmacy to clinical photography), and this provides for such a rich learning environment in lectures and group work. Another thing that I appreciate is the hands-on approach to business in the healthcare sector that the programme provides - it's super useful coming from a non-business background and wanting to learn the ropes of the industry quickly.

How do I experience the difference in academic level between my bachelor and master programme?

There is definitely a significant difference! First, it's a completely different degree (from drug formulation to business development and innovation), but also how the class schedule is structured! CBS allows for approx. two class-free days per week, which makes it possible to work part-time in a student position while studying.

Furthermore, the workload and distribution of it is also quite different from the bachelor - in the sense that you are more independent in your studies on the master's level.

What are the biggest challenges in my programme?

Even though the multidisciplinary background of the students is a key strength, it can also make the initial phase a bit tough. It was challenging to understand the business keywords and parameters but even that was planned for, as we had intensive crash courses in both health and business to ensure that the entire class was on the same level.

I also found that the program was structured in a different way than what I was used to from my bachelor. For example, some of the semesters are divided into modules, which was challenging in the start.

What would I have liked to have known before starting my programme?

Two things that would have been nice to know would be: Firstly, the networking opportunities. The programme offers opportunities for networking with industry experts and alumni. Knowing this in advance could have helped me prepare to make the most of this opportunity. Secondly, the pre-requisite knowledge. In IHC, it’s important to have a clear understanding of basic concepts in healthcare management, innovation and healthcare systems before starting the programme.

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

I am extremely interested in business development and consulting (which are two career paths that go hand-in-hand) so I would definitely want to explore that after finishing my programme. With my background in pharmacy, I’m extremely interested in the life-science and pharma industry, and firms like Simon Kucher & Partners and Deloitte are on my radar!

Another option that appeals to me is the graduate programme at companies like WSAudiology, Novo Nordisk, EY and so on. These programmes are a fantastic way of getting to know the corporation.

If I could give myself a piece of advice, before starting it would be…

I would definitely put time management as the highest priority. CBS has many events for students, which are so interesting to attend. Furthermore, there are many exciting organisations at CBS as well, which also require quite a bit of commitment so I would definitely advice myself (and others!) to be good at time management and strategic about it.

I would also tell myself to not take it all too seriously and enjoy the programme as it goes along. Deadlines and exams are important, but so is a healthy work-life balance!

Jozef

“ Denmark has many different styles of exams which are different from the US, like oral exams, which can have seemingly ambiguous requirements if you are not familiar with them. ”

Programme: MSc IHC

From: New Jersey, US

Age: 27

Educational background: Marketing and International Business, Rowan University

Why did I choose my programme (and CBS)?

Before starting my search for a master’s programme, I had only heard about CBS from a secondary connection. I didn’t know much about the school, but understood its reputation as a quality business school. Given that the IHC program is quite niche, I knew I might have some trouble finding what I was looking for, but luckily I found it at CBS. I researched many other universities but the IHC programme was very unique in the multidisciplinary approach it takes to healthcare, innovation and business administration.

What do I like the best?

I truly am impressed by the diversity of the programme. We are a mix of international students from both within and outside of Europe. Furthermore, the demographics are split between business and health with classmates from areas such as biological sciences, nursing, pharmacy, business administration and marketing. This brings many different perspectives to the class, which everyone benefits from.

How do I experience the difference in academic level between my bachelor and master programme?

Having done my bachelor in the US, it has been an adjustment coming to the Danish education system. Where as in the US grades are often a combinations of exams, projects, assignments and participation, at CBS only the final exam determines your grade. As class attendance and any assignments done during the semester are essentially optional, there is a greater self-responsibility to keep up with course content. Also, there is a much greater emphasis on theory-driven written assignments rather than the practical style of the US.

What are the biggest challenges in my study programme?

Denmark has many different styles of exams which are different from the US, like oral exams, which can have seemingly ambiguous requirements if you are not familiar with them. The most challenging part is that many professors often assume you are familiar with these different styles of exams, so they won't always be so direct about the structure or format of what is expected in an exam. This can be a challenge, so it’s important to ask questions and also consult with peers who have done similar exams before.

What would I have liked to have known before starting my programme?

I would have like to known that there is a strong focus on academic reading and theory rather than practical case studies. There is still practical work done, but not as much as in the US. Therefore, it’s important that you brush up on your academic writing skills such as describing research design and methodological approaches for collecting data and conducting literature reviews. Also, take note that most classes in the programme run on a quarterly schedule, so you can expect to have fast-paced classes and two rounds of exams each semester.

What do I want to do after finishing my programme?

After graduation, I am planning to stay in Denmark for my work. There are many organisations here operating in the healthcare and life sciences spaces, making for plenty of employment opportunity. I’m still exploring career paths, but I’m aiming to work for a medical technology company in commercial excellence or market access. Alternatively, I’m considering working in more of a public health capacity within an organisation like the WHO or the European Medicines Agency.

If I could give myself a piece of advice, before starting it would be…

Get ready to read a lot and don't be afraid to team up with classmates. Most people in the programme are ambitious and looking to make the best of their education. By finding those who you are compatible to study and work alongside with, you can create a great network and a strong support system. As an international student, give yourself plenty of time to settle here. As someone who is well travelled, I didn't take warnings about how difficult it is to find accommodation too seriously. Come a few weeks early to find a place before classes begin.

Teaching and exams

Teaching

The MSc IHC programme places a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and collaborative teamwork. Most of the courses are specifically designed for the programme, and you’ll take these courses alongside fellow students.

Read more on Teaching and working methods.

Exams

You will undergo various types of exams in the MSc IHC programme. Some exams are written, allowing the use of aids. Others are written without aids.

The third variant is an oral exam, usually based on a written report submitted prior to the oral examination.

Read more about Exams.

Student life at CBS

Being a CBS student is about more than going to lectures and doing exams.

Get a glimpse of student life at CBS. Here, you can explore what a typical day of teaching and exams looks like.

Also, you can learn how our programmes are structured and read about social life on campus, including the many ways to connect with fellow students.

Time consumption

Workload

On the master’s programme, you will work more independently than on the bachelor’s programme, and teaching places greater emphasis on preparation as well as in-depth individual study.

If you are studying on a full-time graduate programme, you should expect spending approximately 37 hours on average on your studies each week. The workload will vary during the year.

Hectic around exams

The time leading up to assignment submissions and exams can be hectic, and you can easily work more than 40 hours a week in this period. Preparing for oral exams can be especially time consuming, because you have to be able to explain and discuss the covered concepts and theories and learn things by heart.

Read more on Teaching and working methods

Student job

Most programmes are quite flexible in terms of combining studies with a student job. Most students work a maximum of 15 hours a week in order to have sufficient time for their studies.

Studying in Denmark - for internationals

If this is your first time studying in Denmark, you may find teaching and exam formats, the grading scale and the academic calendar very different from what you are used to.

Read about everything you need to know as an international student studying at CBS on International students

In need of special support?

Do you have a disability such as dyslexia, anxiety, autism, ADHD, long-term effects of concussion or another physical, psychological or neurological disability?

Then you have the opportunity to apply for Special Educational Support (SPS) and special conditions while studying.

This ensures you can study on equal terms with your fellow students.

Entry requirements

You are qualified for admission to the study programme if you fulfil the following requirements.
Please note that fulfilling the requirements does not guarantee you a study place.

1. Bachelor degree

You must have a bachelor degree before study start.

2. Language requirement

You must fulfil the language requirement before the application deadline.

3. Academic requirements

You must fulfil the academic requirements before study start.

1. Bachelor degree

You must hold a bachelor degree to fulfil the general requirement for admission to CBS’ master programmes. You must have completed your bachelor degree before study start.

Legal claim

No applicants have a legal right of admission to this programme as it is not the natural progression for any bachelor degree.

Have you not yet completed your bachelor degree?

You can apply for admission even if you have not yet completed your bachelor’s degree. However, you must finish it before study start. If you are offered a place, you will be conditionally admitted, which means:

You must complete your bachelor’s degree before you can begin your studies at CBS.
You must upload your bachelor diploma and transcript no later than 31 August.

2. Language requirement

English B with minimum grade level 2.0 Danish upper secondary exam Other upper secondary exams Language tests CBS bachelor degree

Find your country

Only the exact qualifications listed below fulfil the English B with minimum grade level 2.0 language requirement.

In your application you must upload the exact documentation described below, as proof that your upper secondary qualifications fulfil the language requirement.

If you do not have one of the upper secondary qualifications below, you will need to take a language test.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

Required qualifications

English A1, higher level
English A2, higher level
English B, higher level
English A1, standard level
English A2, standard level
English A Language and Literature, higher level
English A Language and Literature, standard level
English A Literature, higher level
English A Literature, standard level
English B, standard level

Required documentation

Official IB transcript issued by IBO. Alternatively, you can give CBS access to your results via IBO.org.

European Baccalaureate (EB)

Required qualifications

L I
L II
L III – 6 years
L III – 4 years
L IV – 4 years (4 hours)

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

2020 and before: minimum 6.00
From 2021: minimum 5.00

Required documentation

Official EB transcript

Austria

Required qualifications

English as a first foreign language, min. 9 weekly hours accumulated during the final three years of the Oberstufe.

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 4

Required documentation

Reife- und Diplomprüfung diploma certificate including Stundentafel covering (min.) 5 years of the Oberstufe.

Reifeprüfung diploma certificate including Stundentafel covering (min.) 4 years of the Oberstufe.

Australia

Required courses and levels

A complete upper secondary education from Australia, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English B language requirement.

Required documentation

Senior Secondary Certificate of Education (SSCE) as well as Statement of Result or Record of Achievement or Qualifications Certificate, covering subjects and grades during the last two years of the secondary education.

Belgium (French part)

Required qualifications

English Langue moderne 1
English Langue moderne 2

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 50

Required documentation

Certificat d’enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (C.E.S.S.): Section générale OR technique OR artistique AND

Grade transcript including the grades and hours for the final 3 years

Bulgaria

Required qualifications

English as first foreign language (556 hours)

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 3

Required documentation

Diploma za (Zavarsheno) Sredno Obrazovanie / za Sredno Obrazovanie and
Grade transcript for Years 10, 11 and 12

Canada

Required courses and levels

A complete upper secondary education from Canada, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English B language requirement.

Required documentation

High School Diploma / Graduation Diploma (or equivalent for your province) as well as Transcript of grades / High School Results (or equivalent for your province)

Croatia

Required qualifications

Minimum total sum of 9 weekly lessons* over years 10, 11 and 12 in Foreign Language 1

* We look at the number of lessons, not the number of hours.

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 2

Required documentation

Svjedodžba o Državnoj Maturi and
Final 4 years of exam results

Czech Republic

Required qualifications

Minimum 3 lessons per week in the final three years of the Maturita (equivalent to level B2 in the first foreign language according to Eurydice)

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 4

Required documentation

Vysvedcení o Maturitni zkoušce and
Exam results for all years of the Vysvedcení o Maturitni zkoušce and
School document showing the number of lessons per week for the final three years

England, Wales, Northern Ireland

Required courses and levels

A complete upper secondary education taught in England, Wales or Northern Ireland or
A level English Language or
A level English Literature

Required documentation

GCSE certificate(s) (with a min. of 6 subjects) as well as A-level (Advanced level) certificate(s) (with a min. of 3 subjects) both taken in the UK or
Official A level certificate for either English Language or English Literature

Estonia

Required qualifications

Min. 8 "kursuste arv" in English

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

3 (Loputunnistus)
20 (Riigieksamenitunnistus)

Required documentation

Gümnaasiumi Lõputunnistus and
Hinnetekeht and
Riigieksamenitunnistus

Finland

Required qualifications

Minimum 8 English courses

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 5

Required documentation

Official certificate - Ylioppilastutkintotodistus / Studentexamensbetyg) and
Official transcript - Lukion päästötodistus/Avgångsbetyg från gymnasiet

France

Required qualifications

English Langue vivante A
English Langue vivante B
English Langue vivante I
English Langue vivante II

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 10

Required documentation

Baccalauréat general diploma and
Relevé des notes

Germany

Required qualifications

Regardless of federal state: English studied in each of the four half-years of the Qualifikationsphase, passed with an average of 5 points (punkte) or higher in total
For Waldorfschule/Rudolf Steiner Schule: English passed (5 points (punkte) or higher) as a Prüfungsfach in the Abiturprüfung

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 5 Punkte

Required documentation

Exam certificate Abiturzeugnis and
Exam results for exams (finals) and half-year results for the final 2 years

Hungary

Required qualifications

English as a first foreign language

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 2

Required documentation

Gimnaziumi erettsegi bizonyitvany and
Gimnaziumi bizonyitvany

Iceland

Required qualifications

For upper secondary studies completed according to the 2008 reform:

Minimum 15 Fein (new credits) obtained in English; of these, minimum 10 Fein must be at Þrep (qualification level) 3 or higher

For upper secondary studies completed according to the 1999 reform:

Minimum 15 einingar (old credits) obtained in English; at least one English subject must be at level 5 or higher (ENS 103+203+303+403+503)

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 5 (modulebase)

Required documentation

Stúdentspróf (the diploma must include all course codes)
Remember to upload your Icelandic diploma, not only the English version.

Ireland

Required qualifications

A complete upper secondary education from Ireland, where the majority of the education has been taught in English.

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:
7 (Ordinary Level)
7 (Higher Level)
D3

Required documentation

The Established Leaving Certificate Examination (Leaving Cert) with a min. of 6 subjects total

Italy

Required qualifications

Classico: English as the obligatory first foreign language
Scientifico: English as the obligatory first foreign language
Linguistico: English as the obligatory first, second or third foreign language
Artistico: English as the obligatory first foreign language
Scienze umane: English as the obligatory first or second foreign language
Musicale e coreutico: English as the obligatory first foreign language

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

6 (0-10 scale)
36 (0-60 scale)
60 (0-100 scale)

Required documentation

Diploma di Esame di Liceo (Classico/Scientifico/Linguistico/Artistico/Scienza Umane/Musicale e Coreutico) and
Scrutinio di quinta superior

Latvia

Required qualifications

The obligatory course in English (first foreign language) fulfils the requirement

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 4

Required documentation

Atestâts par vispârējo vidējo izglîtîbu and
Pielikums atestâtam par vispârējo vidējo izglîtîbu and
Vispârêjâs vidējâs izglîtîbas sertifikâts
Izglîtîbas satura un eksaminâcijas centra sertifikâts (only if there is a State exam in one or more subjects)

Lithuania

Required qualifications

English (1. foreign language) as bendrasis kursas (basic level)
English (1. & 2. foreign language) as isplestinis kursas (high level)

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 4

Required documentation

Brandos Atestatas and
Brandos Atestatas Priedas

Luxembourg

Required qualifications

A minimum of 210 full teaching hours (of 60 minutes per hour) with an exam passed at upper secondary school level

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 30

Required documentation

Diplôme and
Certificat de notes

Malta

Required qualifications

I level English

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: E

Required documentation

Matriculation Certificate and Advanced Level Certificate and Intermediate Level Certificate

The Netherlands

Required qualifications

The obligatory course in English fulfils the requirement

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 6

Required documentation

Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs Diploma and
Cijferlist

Norway

Required qualifications

Engelsk VG English 1 (SPR3029 & SPR3030)
or
Engelsk VG2 International English (SPR3008 & SPR3009)

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 2 (average of all courses)

Required documentation

Official (digitally signed) transcript for the Vitnemål for videregående opplæring

New Zealand

Required qualifications

A complete upper secondary education from New Zealand, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English B language requirement.

Required documentation

National Certificate of Education Achievement (NCEA) levels 1 and 2 and 3

Portugal

Required qualifications

Cursos gerais do ensino secundário - Humanidades: 1. Foreign Language in English
Cursos científico-humanísticos: The obligatory 1. Foreign Language in English or English as Opçoes C og D

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 10

Required documentation

Exam certificate and
Documentation from school confirming the level of your subjects/your total number of classes in English as first foreign language.

Romania

Required qualifications

Theoretical line: Humanities; Specialisation: Filologie English fulfils the entry requirement
Theoretical line: Humanities; Social Studies English fulfils the entry requirement

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:
Minimum grade: 5

Required documentation

Diploma de bacalaureat and
Foaie matricola

Minimum grade: 4

Required documentation

School-Leaving Exam Certificate – Vysvedcenie o maturitnej skúske and
Supplement to Certificate of School-Leaving Examination and
Grade transcripts for years 10, 11 and 12

Slovenia

Required qualifications

The obligatory course in English as first foreign language fulfils the requirement if passed during the 2nd, 3rd and 4th year.

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 2

Required documentation

Spricevalo o splosni maturi / Maturitetno sprièevalo and
Obvestilo o uspehu pri splosnui mature and
Letno spricevalo for the 4th year

South Africa

Required qualifications

A complete upper secondary education from South Africa, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English B language requirement.

Required documentation

National Senior Certificate (Matric/Matriculation Certificate) as well as grade transcript covering subjects and grades during all three years of studies

Spain

Required qualifications

English as the obligatory first foreign language

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: 5

Required documentation

Título de Bachiller / Bachillerato exam certificate

Sweden

Required qualifications

Before 2014: Engelska min. Kurs C
After 2014: Engelska steg 7 (ENGENG07)

Grade requirement

Equivalent to 2.0 on the Danish grading scale:

Minimum grade: E (A to F scale) 10 / G (Prior to the latest reform)

Required documentation

Official transcript for Gymnasieexamen från ett högskoleförberedande program or Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskolan

United States

Required qualifications

A complete upper secondary education from the United States, where the majority of the education has been taught in English, fulfils the English B language requirement.

Required documentation

High School Diploma as well as High School Grade transcript (covering all four years’ worth of subjects and grades) taken in the US.

If you need to take a language test, your scores must be available to CBS Admissions by the application deadline at the latest.

Make sure you register for your English language test well before the application deadline. It can take around three weeks from the test date before CBS receives your results.

If you have already taken an IELTS or TOEFL test, please check that the test date is still valid.

The test date – not the date your results were issued – must be less than two years old by the application deadline. If the test is more than two years old, we cannot accept the result.

TOEFL

TOEFL iBT/iBT Home Edition

The TOEFL iBT/ iBT Home Edition taken on or after 21 January 2026 must be passed with

a minimum overall score of at least 4,5 (new scale)

Exceptionally, we accept an overall score of 83 (old scale) in 2026.

The TOEFL iBT/ iBT Home Edition taken before 21 January 2026 must be passed with

a minimum overall score of at least 83

MyBest scores are not accepted.

Documentation

Your TOEFL scores will be verified in the TOEFL database. You must list Copenhagen Business School as one of your score recipients when you sign up for the TOEFL test, or order a score sheet for Copenhagen Business School if you have already taken the test.

The TOEFL institution code for CBS is 7035.

You must upload either your digital copy, or a scan of your hard copy, TOEFL score sheet to the Application Portal.

Have you already passed a test?

Remember to check that your test date is no older than two years by the application deadline.

Be aware that it is your test date and not the date your test results were issued. If your test date is more than two years old by the application deadline, your test will not be accepted.

IELTS

IELTS Academic test

An IELTS academic test result of at least 6.5 is required.

We accept IELTS Online but note that IELTS One Skill Retake scores are not accepted.

Required documentation

Your IELTS results will be verified in the IELTS database.

Please instruct your test centre to make your results available to Copenhagen Business School, either when you book your IELTS test or after the test date.

You must also upload a scan of your IELTS test report form to the Application Portal.

If you have not received the physical test report form, you can upload a document with the "Test Report Form Number" (TRF Number) so we can verify your scores.

Have you already passed a test?

Remember to check that your test date is no older than two years by the application deadline.

Be aware that it is your test date and not the date your test results were issued. If your test date is more than two years old by the application deadline, your test will not be accepted.

Cambridge

Cambridge exam

A Cambridge C2 Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English) or a Cambridge C1 Advanced (Certificate of Advanced English) is required (no minimum score required).

Documentation

You must upload your Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) or Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE) Statement of Results and/or Certificate.

Your results are only valid if they can be verified through the Candidate Results Website. Make sure to register for the service and share your results with Copenhagen Business School.

There is no expiration date on the validity of the CPE/CAE exam results.

3. Academic requirements

Your educational background will be assessed individually to determine whether your bachelor degree qualifies you for the programme and whether you fully cover the academic areas listed below as required.

The academic entry requirements are a min. sum total of 30 ECTS across one or more of the following areas:

Organisation
Quantitative methods
Economics
IT
Epidemiology
Human biology
Pathology
Physiology/anatomy

Check if you fulfil the academic requirements

Advance assessment CBS Denmark

Make a self-assessment

What is a self-assessment?

If there is no advance assessment available for your bachelor’s degree, you can make a so-called self-assessment of your educational background.

If there is an advance assessment of your bachelor degree showing that you are missing certain academic areas to fulfil the academic requirements, you can also use the self-assessment to show how you fulfil the missing academic areas.

Your self-assessment is not binding for us, but it can help you prepare your application and give us a better overview of your educational background.

How to make a self-assessment

Start by listing all the undergraduate courses you have taken, or are going to take, as part of your bachelor's degree or in addition to it, and compare them to the programme's academic requirements.

Read your course titles and descriptions carefully. Try to categorise the courses according to the master programme’s academic requirements.

To get an idea of how we assess each course category, you can use the course catalogue to see how we have categorised different CBS elective courses or CBS Summer University courses within each category.

CBS elective courses
CBS Summer University

Use the self-assessment form

We have created a form you can use for your self-assessment. The form is a tool to help you match your courses with the academic entry requirements for the programme and see to what extent you fulfil them.

Remember to include

Courses you have already passed
Courses you are currently taking
Courses you expect to pass (e.g. supplementary courses at summer university)

Download the form here and save it on your computer.

Chance of admission

More applicants than places

This programme has a limited number of study places.

If there are more qualified applicants than available places, we will select the best qualified applicants. The selection is based on an overall assessment of the applicants’ educational background at bachelor’s level.

Selection criteria

In the selection of qualified applicants, we look at

Analytical skills and experience with social science methodology
Grades and relevance of educational background at undergraduate level
Personal statement

Personal statement

The personal statement is your opportunity to describe yourself in relation to the master programme you are applying for.

You can, for example, describe:

Your experience from work, studies, leisure activities or similar
How your experience relates to the programme
How the programme relates to your future career ambitions

Requirements for the personal statement

Maximum 2 A4 pages
Minimum font size 11
In English

Connection to the Danish Labour Market

Your connection to the Danish labour market will be taken into consideration as part of the selection process. In your application, you will be asked to write a paragraph of no more than 500 characters (including spaces), describing your current circumstances and reflecting on your future career opportunities in Denmark.

Apply for admission

Read more about the application process, documentation and application deadlines

Admission and application

See you in February 2027

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Master events

See upcoming events that can help you with your study choice and admission.

Event

Open day for master programmes 2027

Date:

4 February 2027

Location:

Solbjerg Plads 3, 2000 Frederiksberg

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Admission in numbers

Study places

Applicants - 1st priority

348

Foreign students

79%

Gender distribution – men / women

27% / 73%

Average age

25.7 years

Career

Competencies

The MSc IHC programme gives you a mix of business skills and health care insight. Danish employers in medtech, pharma, and digital health value graduates who can link innovation to business strategy, understand clinical contexts, and apply new technologies like AI and digital health solutions.

MSc IHC graduates stand out through hands-on experience with hospitals, start-ups, and industry partners, often combined with part-time roles in Copenhagen’s health sector. This blend of theory and practice ensures you graduate ready for careers in innovation, strategy, and business development.

Competence profile

In the competence profile you can read about the purpose of the programme and the competencies you achieve in the programme: Competence profile for MSc in Innovation in Health Care.

See the competence profile for MSc IHC

What do you learn on MSc IHC?

Innovation management

You'll get the ability to design, lead, and implement health care innovations in complex organisations.

Digital and AI Competence

You'll get the understanding how data and technology transform patient care and business models.

Health care business insight

You'll get the skills to analyse innovations as business cases and bridge public and private health care systems.

Career opportunities

Graduates work in various industries such as:

Private providers of health care, monitoring, safety
The globalized health industry
Hospitals
The Medico and Health-IT industries
Providers of software systems and applications, incl. clinical decision support solutions
Pharmaceutical firms (in their care-directed functions)
Patient’s organizations
Public health administration at national, regional and municipal levels

Typical job tasks for a graduate:

Analyse and evaluate health care innovations as business cases.
Design and implement new solutions in hospitals, medtech, or pharma companies.
Conduct market and technology assessments for digital health or medical devices.
Use data and AI tools to support decision-making and improve patient pathways.
Develop sustainable business models for health care products and services.
Collaborate with clinicians, engineers, and business experts on interdisciplinary teams.

More about MSc in Business Administration and Innovation in Health Care

About the programme

Understand what the programme is all about and why it may be the right one for you.

Structure

See the programme structure and your options along the way to shape your own academic profile and the highlighted aspects.

Study environment

Meet the students and learn more about the teaching and exams.

Entry requirements

Check the entry requirements for the programme and your chance of admission.

Career

See the skills and the type of job you will get.

Other master programmes

Curious about similar study programmes? You may find other study programmes that also match your interests and dreams for your career.

About MSc in Business Administration and Innovation in Health Care

Why study MSc IHC?

Health Care In­nov­a­tion and Trans­formation

Sustain­ability and Re­spons­ible Im­pact

Ar­ti­fi­cial In­tel­li­gence and Di­git­al Tech­no­lo­gies

Driving transformation in health care

Innovation as business and societal impact

Sustainability and digital transformation

Preparing future leaders in health care innovation

See you in Feb­ru­ary 2027

Mas­ter events

Open day for mas­ter pro­grammes 2027

Structure

Organisation and management

Innovation and entrepreneurship

3 things to con­sider

In­nov­a­tion over ad­min­is­tra­tion

Tech­no­logy and data over routine pro­cesses

Change and trans­formation over sta­bil­ity

Pro­gramme over­view

Choose a spe­cial­isa­tion on the third semester be­low to see the pro­gramme over­view:

Assessment and Digital Trends (Panel content)

1st semester

Health Care Innovation and Management

Managerial Statistics for Innovation

Health Systems and Innovation

The Organization of Health Care Innovation

2nd semester

Innovation in Clinical Processes and Health Care Delivery

Foundations of Health Care IT

The Health Care Innovation Project

3rd semester

Frontiers of Digital Healthcare

Health Innovation Assessment and Advanced Cost Benefit

Re­gister Based Epi­demi­ology

4th semester

Master's Thesis

Bio and Health Care Entrepreneurship (Panel content)

1st semester

Health Care Innovation and Management

Managerial Statistics for Innovation

Health Systems and Innovation

The Organization of Health Care Innovation

2nd semester

Innovation in Clinical Processes and Health Care Delivery

Foundations of Health Care IT

The Health Care Innovation Project

3rd semester

Innovation Strategy in BioBusiness

Bio-Markets

Bioentrepreneurship

Finance and Accounting in Bio-Business

4th semester

Master's Thesis

Elective track at NOVA School of Business and Economics in Lisbon, Portugal (Panel content)

1st semester

Health Care Innovation and Management

Managerial Statistics for Innovation

Health Systems and Innovation

The Organization of Health Care Innovation

2nd semester

Innovation in Clinical Processes and Health Care Delivery

Foundations of Health Care IT

The Health Care Innovation Project

3rd semester

Ap­plied Entrepreneur­ship

En­tre­pren­eur­i­al Strategy

Tech­no­logy Strategy

Entrepreneur­ship

Busi­ness Mod­el In­nov­a­tion

Stra­tegic Foresight and Scen­ario Plan­ning

Sci­ence-Based Entrepreneur­ship and In­nov­a­tion

Lead­er­ship and Change Man­age­ment

Pro­gramme over­view

As­sess­ment and Di­git­al Trends in Health Care

Health Care and Bioentrepreneur­ship

In­ter­na­tion­al ex­change at Nova School of Busi­ness and Eco­nom­ics

Mas­ter’s Thes­is

More about the pro­gramme

First semester: building your foundation

Health Care Innovation and Transformation

Sustainability and Responsible Impact

Artificial Intelligence and Digital Technologies

See you in February 2027

Master events

Open day for master programmes 2027

3 things to consider

Innovation over administration

Technology and data over routine processes

Change and transformation over stability

Programme overview

Choose a specialisation on the third semester below to see the programme overview:

Register Based Epidemiology

Applied Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurial Strategy

Technology Strategy

Entrepreneurship

Business Model Innovation

Strategic Foresight and Scenario Planning

Science-Based Entrepreneurship and Innovation

Leadership and Change Management

Programme overview

Assessment and Digital Trends in Health Care

Health Care and Bioentrepreneurship

International exchange at Nova School of Business and Economics

Master’s Thesis

More about the programme

See you in February 2027

For internationals

Teaching and exams

Student life at CBS

Time consumption