Master's Degree in Health Economics and Hospital Management

Master's in Health Economics and Healthcare Management

The Master's program in Health Economics and Healthcare Management is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required to address the challenges of managing healthcare systems and understanding the economic aspects of healthcare. This interdisciplinary program combines the principles of economics, healthcare management, and policy analysis to prepare students for leadership roles in the health sector.

Key Features of the Program:

1. Health Economics Focus:

• Students will explore how economic theories and methods apply to healthcare systems, including topics such as healthcare financing, cost-effectiveness analysis, and the impact of healthcare policies on populations.
• Economic evaluation of health programs, assessing the costs and benefits of medical treatments, technologies, and healthcare interventions.
• Study of healthcare markets, demand and supply in healthcare services, and health insurance models.

1. Healthcare Management Focus:

• Emphasis on the efficient management of healthcare institutions, including hospitals, clinics, and public health organizations.
• Core areas such as quality management, resource allocation, strategic planning, and organizational behavior in healthcare settings.
• Students will learn how to manage human resources, technology, and financial operations within healthcare organizations.

1. Policy and Governance:

• Understanding healthcare policy-making processes, including how governments and international organizations create and implement healthcare regulations.
• Examination of global health policies, health systems, and the challenges of health governance.
• Exploration of topics such as healthcare access, equity, and the role of public health initiatives.

1. Strategic Management:

• Students will learn how to develop and implement strategies in healthcare institutions to improve service delivery, financial sustainability, and patient outcomes.
• Study of healthcare marketing, leadership, and crisis management in health systems.
• Approaches to improving efficiency in healthcare organizations and achieving long-term organizational goals.

1. Research and Analytical Skills:

• The program emphasizes the development of strong research skills, allowing students to analyze healthcare systems and economic data critically.
• Advanced training in statistical tools, econometrics, and data analytics to support decision-making in healthcare management.
• Students are often required to complete a research project or thesis, addressing a current issue or challenge in health economics or management.