Official qualification
Malaga
Aimed at healthcare professionals seeking to boost their careers and lead the creation of value and digital transformation in the field of healthcare. Prerequisite: a university degree in Health Sciences. This degree belongs to the Alfonso X el Sabio Mare Nostrum University.
In collaboration with:
Become the healthcare executive who combines traditional management with cutting-edge technology, ready to lead the transition towards value-based models. This programme will equip you to optimise resources and implement digital solutions that improve both clinical outcomes and the patient experience, using advanced tools such as artificial intelligence, machine learning and telemedicine.
Throughout the master’s programme, you will develop a comprehensive vision ranging from the analysis of population data and the use of validated wearables to the design of digital health strategies with a real impact on the sustainability of the system. You will learn to manage the legal and economic implications of this transformation, whilst developing the leadership skills needed to lead multidisciplinary teams and drive organisational change processes.
The curriculum will prepare you to:
With a highly practical approach, based on real-world cases and guidance from practising professionals, you will acquire the skills needed to take up management roles in public and private healthcare organisations, where you can drive the sector’s necessary evolution towards the digital future.
All fields are required
This micro-credential equips you to use tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot, Gemini and Claude to analyse information, create content and optimise professional tasks, whilst integrating innovative solutions in an ethical and responsible manner within real-world contexts.
Develop your professional potential through leadership and interpersonal skills in healthcare settings. This micro-credential provides you with the keys to managing teams, communicating effectively and solving problems in real-world settings, by applying personal leadership techniques and practical productivity tools in the healthcare sector.
First Year
ANNUAL MODULES
| Subjects | Type* | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare and Clinical Management | OB | 12 |
| TOTAL: | 12 |
FIRST TERM
| Subjects | Type* | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare Planning Systems and Models | OB | 6 |
| Healthcare Legislation and Ethics | OB | 6 |
| Healthcare Economic Evaluation | OB | 6 |
| TOTAL: | 18 |
SECOND TERM
| Subjects | Type* | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Management Skills and Human Resources Management | OB | 6 |
| Smart Healthcare Technologies | OB | 6 |
| Challenges and New Models in Healthcare Management | OB | 6 |
| Master’s Thesis (TFM) | MTh | 12 |
| TOTAL: | 30 |
*Type: FB: Foundation Course, Comp: Compulsory, Elect: Elective
In response to new educational needs, and with the aim of proposing a flexible model that can be better adapted to working professionals, UAX has configured a working methodology with different interconnected areas of work:
1. Virtual face-to-face sessions.
2. Audiovisual didactic resources.
3. Webinars.
4. Case studies/Forums.
5. Tutorials
6. Individual or group work
7. In-person final exam
8. Preparation of the Master's Thesis.
9. Defence of the Final Project.
The platform used will be UAX
This allows you to enjoy the advantages of online training, such as the freedom to set the pace of progress in your studies, as well as the possibility of maintaining contact with teachers and classmates, encouraging networking, through the communication tools of the Virtual Campus.
Our degree is official, verified by the Council of Universities and fully valid in Spain, as well as in the European Higher Education Area.
It is recognised by the Education Systems of Latin America, being recognised and approved by the different Ministries of Education in Latin America:
SENESCYT, MEN (MinEducation), SEP, Mescyt, among others, automatically.
General requirements:
Specific degree requirements:
Admission Process and Admission Test Regulations.
Selection process for the Master in Healthcare Management:
Resolution of applications:
Number of new admission places offered: 40
There is no credit recognition in this degree.
In the following link you can find the regulations for the transfer and recognition of credits:
In the case of students with specific educational needs derived from disability, the appropriate support and counselling services will be taken into account, which will evaluate the need for possible curricular adaptations, itineraries or alternative studies.
We know how important the venue is when sitting your exams.
* Exam centres are subject to maximum capacity and availability.
Scholarships and financial support for studying at UAX Mare Nostrum
We know that studying is an investment. That’s why we want to remove financial barriers and make things easier for you. Fill in the form and let our advisers help you discover the scholarships, agreements and personalised financial support that best suit your situation.
Students from Ibero-America
This programme is aimed at Ibero-American citizens or foreign nationals legally resident in countries within the OEI’s sphere of influence. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport
Find out about the scholarships and grants offered by the Ministry of Education, Vocational Training and Sport, categorised by type and level of education.
If you have an immediate family member (up to second degree of kinship) enrolled at UAX, you can benefit from a 5 per cent discount on tuition fees. Because studying as a family is even better.
If you graduated from UAX and are now thinking of studying for a new degree, we want to continue supporting you. That’s why we’re offering you a 10% discount on tuition fees.
If you’ve already decided to take the plunge, enrol early and benefit from a direct grant. It’s a way of rewarding your commitment and giving you a head start in planning your future.
Free tuition for students registered as residents of Málaga who demonstrate academic excellence and continue to meet the criteria that led to their scholarship throughout their academic studies.
Attracting Pre-doctoral Research Talent
Financial support for outstanding students who wish to carry out innovative research and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in their disciplines.
2025, 2nd Edition
Grants for students on higher-level vocational training, undergraduate, postgraduate or master’s programmes enrolled at Spanish universities with a Santander agreement. A financial supplement to support you whilst undertaking your work placements.
Studying for two degrees at the same time is a challenge, and we want to support you. If you’re already at UAX and enrol on a second degree programme, you’ll receive a grant towards your booking fee and tuition fees.
If you’re a high-performance athlete, at UAX we want to help you balance your passion with your studies. We offer specific grants that can cover up to 50 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you’d like to continue your studies with us and progress from vocational training to a bachelor’s degree, from one bachelor’s degree to another, or from a bachelor’s degree to a postgraduate degree, we’re here to support you with a grant covering up to 25 per cent of your tuition fees.
If you have a strong academic record, we would like to recognise your talent with a scholarship designed for new students. (Excludes the degree in Medicine).
*Terms and conditions to be published
Students from Ecuador
This programme is aimed at citizens with Ecuadorian nationality and/or residence who wish to undertake an online master’s degree in Spain. The scholarship covers a 50 per cent discount on the total tuition fees.
Bank customers
This agreement gives you access to special support for selected online master’s programmes, along with payment plans designed to suit your financial circumstances.
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