MBA in Healthcare & Pharma
"This master’s program enables participants to develop skills in key areas of healthcare organizations to optimize resource management and implement patient-centered innovation strategies."
Agustín López-Quesada, PhD, Director of the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma
- Call for Applications 2027
- 60 ECTS
- Spanish
- Full Time
Master Presentation
The MBA in Healthcare & Pharma helps health executives understand and anticipate challenges by exploring the current healthcare environment and the trends driving its evolution. Participants will gain key knowledge to develop strategies in healthcare, lead innovation processes, and utilize critical tools for implementing digital transformation.
Healthcare executives and entrepreneurs are responsible for developing and motivating people to cultivate a culture of continuous innovation.
Degree and Modality
Barcelona
Upon successfully completing the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma at EAE Barcelona, you will be eligible to obtain a double degree, depending on the study mode you choose. This will strengthen your management profile and highlight your professional development:
- Official degree: Continuing Education Master's Degree in Healthcare & Pharma MBA from the University of Lleida (UdL)
- Institutional degree: Master's Degree in Healthcare & Pharma MBA from EAE Business School
Modality: Full-time (Spanish)
Schedule: 10 months, Monday to Friday, with one free Friday per month (evening schedule compatible with work)
Advantages of the Barcelona Program
- Comprehensive focus on biomedical operations management, pharmaceutical marketing, and market access, aligned with the trends and needs of a highly regulated and constantly evolving sector.
- Training in digital and technological transformation within healthcare, preparing you to lead innovation projects in organizations and healthcare systems.
- Development of strategic skills in leadership and innovation, focusing on value-based medicine and transformative healthcare management models.
- Practical, solution-oriented learning combining real case analysis and business strategy creation in healthcare and pharmaceuticals.
- An international and professional environment fostering knowledge and experience exchange in a globalized sector.
Rankings in Barcelona
in the Training Sector according to Merco Talento Ranking
in the Training Sector according to Merco University Talent Ranking
in the Training Sector according to Merco Business Rankings
in the Training Sector according to Merco ESG Responsibility Rankings
in Positive Impact Rating: Recognizing our strong commitment to sustainability and social impact, highlighting our strategic initiatives aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Student Profile and Career Opportunities
Student Profile
Career Opportunities
- Hospital and clinic manager
- Healthcare services director
- Healthcare management consultant
- Healthcare project manager
- Operations director in healthcare organizations and biomedical companies
- Quality manager in healthcare organizations
- Healthcare researcher
- Entrepreneur in the healthcare sector
- Market Access Manager
- Health innovation director
- Business development manager in healthcare
- Pharmaceutical marketing director
- Leader of digital transformation projects in healthcare
Admission Profile
Educational Level
To join the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma, applicants should have a proactive, bold, and adventurous spirit, with a desire to make a difference.
The program is designed for individuals with educational backgrounds in: Medicine, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Dentistry, or any medical specialization field.
Employment Report
Companies employing our students
Barcelona Study Plan
Total Credits: 60 ECTS
- Global Overview of the Healthcare Ecosystem
- Healthcare Management and Health Economics
- Operations Management in Biomedical Companies
- Commercial Management and Pharmaceutical Marketing
- Market Access and Business Development in Healthcare
- Value-Based Medicine and Transformation of Healthcare Management Models
- Digital and Technological Transformation in Healthcare
- Leadership in Innovation
- Master’s Final Project
Abroad Residencies and Minors at EAE Barcelona
Boost your professional career with EAE Business School Barcelona, where success begins on the first day. Receive personalized support before starting your master’s program, access our exclusive job board, and participate in Power Skills workshops and Specialization Labs. Enhance your professional profile with AI tools and connect with companies at events like Job Dating. Additionally, benefit from global alliances with institutions like MIT and UC Berkeley.
Barcelona
MBA Healthcare Management Tools
Students will acquire specialized knowledge in key areas such as biomedical operations management, pharmaceutical marketing, healthcare innovation, and digital transformation in the healthcare sector.
The program employs methodologies like case-based learning, readings, problem-solving, and projects, as well as tools such as CRM systems, enabling students to develop real-world solutions and strategies.
Program Director
Admission Requirements
We are with you every step of the way.
Once completed, one of our expert advisors will contact you.
We will assess your professional and academic profile and jointly evaluate the suitability of advancing to a master's level based on your professional objectives.
Submit the following documents for analysis and verification by the Admissions Committee:
- Updated CV.
- Motivation Letter.
- Academic and/or Professional Recommendation Letter.
- Certificate of Last Degree Obtained or in Progress.
- Admission Test (if required).
- Language Certificate (if required).
Your advisor will advocate for your application before the Committee.
You will be informed of the outcome.
You will have 3 to 5 days to complete the enrollment payment.
Financing and Scholarships for the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma
Economic Aids We Offer
- Discount for Full Payment.
- Custom Discounts tailored to your needs.
- Interest-Free Financing depending on the program and modality.
This scholarship is aimed at on-site master’s students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. To apply, a minimum average grade of 8.5 out of 10 is required.
Aware of the importance of promoting female presence in leadership positions, we offer this scholarship for women with an outstanding academic record and strong leadership potential. Experience, responsibilities, and career trajectory will be evaluated.
Entrepreneurship requires creativity, sacrifice, and preparation. This scholarship is for SME managers, self-employed professionals, and individuals with their own business project, provided the company was created within the same year of the application.
We promote equity and access to education for all. This scholarship recognizes the talent of students with a minimum accredited disability of 33% or specific educational support needs, rewarding their academic performance and commitment to their education.
In a globalized world, international experience is key for professional development. This scholarship is for students whose academic programs include an international mobility option, helping cover costs associated with enrollment at the destination university.
FAQs for the MBA in Healthcare & Pharma
It is a postgraduate program that combines business administration skills with sector-specific knowledge to train professionals in the management of healthcare services. The program aims to prepare leaders who can optimize and innovate within medical organizations and systems.
This program prepares you for leadership roles such as hospital and clinic manager, healthcare services director, healthcare management consultant, operations director in healthcare organizations, quality manager in medical organizations, healthcare researcher, and entrepreneur in the healthcare sector.
You’ll also develop the skills to lead innovative projects and improve the efficiency and quality of healthcare services.
You will gain competencies in strategic healthcare management, resource planning and optimization in healthcare, leadership and team management in the healthcare sector, Marketing and communication in medical organizations andFinancial management and operations in healthcare systems
The program is designed for individuals with a background in:
Medicine, Biomedicine, Biotechnology, Pharmacy, Psychology, Psychiatry, Nutrition, Physiotherapy, Dentistry or other medical specializations
The ideal candidate should have a proactive mindset, a drive for innovation, and a willingness to make meaningful changes in healthcare management.
Graduates can take on various leadership roles, such as managing healthcare organizations, hospitals, or clinics, overseeing healthcare services, leading projects for quality and efficiency improvement in healthcare, driving digital transformation initiatives and innovating and creating new business models within the healthcare sector
