Robert Ott

Professor Robert Ott is a distinguished faculty member at Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences, where he serves in the Faculty of Applied Health and Social Sciences (GSW). He holds the position of Professor of Controlling, Accounting and Hospital Management and has extensive responsibilities including heading the Hospital Management specialization in the MGW (Management in the Healthcare Industry) degree program, chairing the MGW Alumni Association, and leading the Business Administration program for healthcare professions.

Since summer semester 2022, Professor Ott has also taken on a significant role as the academic director of the educational funding division at the Bavarian Center for Innovative Teaching (BayZiel) in Munich, working at 50% capacity while maintaining his university position. Additionally, he serves as the head of hochschule dual (hsd), which coordinates dual study programs across Bavarian universities.

Professor Ott's research and teaching focus on hospital management, healthcare controlling, and accounting in healthcare settings. His expertise spans healthcare financing systems, process management in hospitals, and the digital transformation of healthcare institutions. He has authored numerous publications including books on hospital accounting and controlling, with his most recent work examining AI integration in healthcare education (2025) and the establishment of medical controlling as a professional field (2023).

His teaching portfolio is extensive, covering multiple programs including the Bachelor's degree in Management in the Healthcare Industry (MGW), Physiotherapy, Nursing Science, and the Master's program in Health Services Research and Management. He is known for integrating practical experience through numerous hospital excursions and industry guest lectures, with over 30 different healthcare professionals having contributed to his courses.

• Professor of Controlling, Accounting and Hospital Management
• Head of Hospital Management specialization (MGW program)
• Chairman of MGW Alumni Association
• Academic Director at BayZiel (50% position)
• Head of hochschule dual (hsd)

Professor Ott has been instrumental in developing the MGW program over its 10+ year history, organizing events like the MGWmeetsCompany fair that connects students with over 20 healthcare employers. His work bridges academic theory with practical healthcare management, preparing students for successful careers in the healthcare industry.