ISEAM · Specialized Master's

Healthcare and Social Care Management

Train to become a Manager of Health and Social Care Facility Development. Master strategic planning, budget oversight, quality certification, HR policy, and marketing strategy in the healthcare sector.

RNCP 40895, Level 7
27 months · or 15
Sandwich Courses
October and January
Healthcare management professional
94%
Employment rate
6 months post-graduation
84%
Success rate
94%
Employment at 6 months
38 600€
Avgerage starting salary (2023 survey)
0%
Dropout rate
Core skills

What you'll master

Five strategic competencies certified at RNCP 40895, Level 7, designed to prepare future executives of health and medico-social organizations.

01

Strategic Planning

Plan the five-year strategic orientations of a healthcare facility, anticipating regulatory, demographic, and economic shifts.

02

Budget Oversight

Oversee operating and investment budgets, manage activity-based pricing (T2A) and financial sustainability.

03

Quality and Certification

Define and implement the facility's quality, hygiene, safety, and HAS certification strategy with rigorous compliance.

04

HR Policy

Develop and lead human resources policy within the specific legal and ethical context of the healthcare sector.

05

Marketing and Development

Determine and manage the marketing and development strategy of a healthcare facility, including international expansion.

Curriculum

Five skill blocks, taught in English

A structured curriculum covering every dimension of healthcare facility management. Each block can be validated independently.

Curriculum updated 2026
01
Plan the Five-Year Strategic Orientations of a Healthcare Facility
Facility Project Planning Health Economics Role and Responsibilities of a Healthcare Facility Director Corporate Strategy Business Criminal Law Project Management Consumer Behaviour (UX) Market Research in the Healthcare Sector Negotiation Techniques General Communication Plan
02
Oversee the Operating and Investment Budgets
Forecasting and Budget Planning Costs and Margins Activity-Based Pricing (T2A) Responsible Procurement Healthcare Management Control Financial Management in the Healthcare Sector Managerial Accounting Financial Analysis and Company Valuation
03
Quality, Hygiene, Safety and Certification Strategy
Quality Management Care Concepts and Risk Management QHSE and Healthcare Standards (incl. HACCP) Medication Circuit Security and Infection Risk Control HAS and Healthcare Regulatory Bodies Health and Workplace Safety Vulnerability and Diversity Management Ageing and Neurodegenerative Diseases End-of-Life Patient Care Occupational Risk Assessment Recruitment and Evaluation Employment Contract Law
04
HR Policy in the Healthcare Sector
Health Law Patient Rights Employee Representative Bodies (IRP) Criminal Liability of Facility Directors Collective Bargaining and Right to Strike Negotiation with Social Partners Personnel Administration Change Management HR Strategy Intercultural Management and Globalization Team Management Organizational Management Disability, Inclusion and Diversity
05
Marketing and Development Strategy of a Healthcare Facility
Marketing Fundamentals Healthcare Sector Communication Web Marketing Market Authorization (AMM) Commercial Strategy International Expansion
Program structure

Format and duration

Flexible pathways to accommodate French, European, and international students.

Duration and rhythm

  • 27-month programStandard full Master's track
  • 15-month programAvailable for parallel admissions (Year 2 entry)
  • October and JanuaryTwo start dates each academic year
  • 2 days school / 3 days workWeekly sandwich courses (alternance) rhythm

For international students

  • Year 1 — Initial training onlyFull-time study for foreign English-speaking students
  • Year 2 — Sandwich courses (alternance)Sandwich courses begin in the second year. If initial training: option of 6-month internship after courses.
  • Parallel admission (15 months)Initial training + 6-month internship in France
  • Courses taught in EnglishFull English-language curriculum available
Prerequisites

Who can apply

Two entry points depending on your academic background and professional experience.

Year 1 Entry

Bachelor to Master level

Admission to the first year of the Master's degree is open to candidates holding (or in the process of obtaining) a Bachelor's degree (3 years).

— or —

Candidates with significant professional experience in health and social care management, commercial, managerial, marketing, communication, technical, or scientific roles.

Year 2 Parallel Entry

Master's level (parallel admission)

Academic admission to the second year is reserved for candidates who have completed (or are in the process of completing) a first year of a Master's degree from a university, engineering school, or business/management school.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities

From facility direction to specialized consultancy, ISEAM healthcare graduates step into leadership roles across the entire health and medico-social ecosystem.

Target job roles

Initial positions available immediately after graduation.

EHPAD DirectorDeputy Facility DirectorHAD ManagerESAT DirectorPrevention Service ManagerHealth Network ManagerService / Department HeadCoordination Health ManagerFunctional Health ManagerTerritorial Quality ManagerESSMS Support ConsultantHealthcare IT Consultant

Career progression

Long-term trajectories in healthcare leadership.

Regional Director · Health Group Director
Director of Quality and Certification
Director of Strategy and Development
Healthcare Consultant · Senior Advisor
Entrepreneur · Founder of Care Services
Teaching and assessment

Learning by doing

All instructors are professionals with proven expertise in their respective fields. The pedagogy combines theory with concrete operational practice.

🎯

Industry-led teaching

In-person instruction combining theoretical courses with concrete operational examples drawn from real healthcare contexts.

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Case studies and simulations

Case studies, professional simulations, fictional company scenarios, and document analysis develop decision-making skills.

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Synthesis and portfolios

Synthesis reports, research and analysis portfolios, and professional activity reviews build a strong written track record.

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Oral defenses

Student presentations and final oral defenses before a jury of healthcare and management professionals validate every skill block.

Admission process

How to apply

A transparent, two-stage process designed to identify motivated candidates with strong managerial potential.

01

Pre-selection

Review of the application file and supporting documents. Our admissions committee evaluates academic background, professional experience, and motivation.

02

Admission interview (remote) and tests

Interview (remote interview) and written test(s), followed by selection jury deliberation and final admission jury decision.

Recognition and certification

State-recognized title at RNCP 40895, Level 7

Upon successful completion, graduates receive the official title of "Manager of Health and Social Care Facility Development" (Responsable en management et développement d'établissement de santé et médico-social).

  • RNCP 40895, Level 7 · Certificate No. 40895
  • French National Registry of Professional Certifications
  • Eduniversal Ranking 2025 — best Master's in Health, Social and Medico-Social Management in France
  • Each skill block can be validated individually

Accessibility for students with disabilities

All situations will be reviewed to implement necessary adaptations — both physical and pedagogical — to make the program accessible to students with disabilities.

Disability CoordinatorStéphanie Damelincourt
+33 (0)1 64 62 61 83 · stephanie.damelincourt@groupe-hema.com
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