European Health Economics and Management

Overview

The European Health Economics and Management program at the MCI - The Entrepreneurial School is based on blended learning. Consequently, it combines online modules with on-campus classes. On the one hand, this guarantees a large degree of flexibility and, on the other hand, it provides plenty of opportunity for interaction with teachers and fellow students.

European Health Economics & Management primarily targets graduate students aiming to contribute to the development of the health care sector. Completion of this course enables them to assume managerial positions in health care institutions, pharmaceutical companies, international organizations, and many more institutions related to the field.

While Studying

MCI study programs stand out due to the quality of their content, relevance to the business world, and their international orientation. The close cooperation with partners from  industry and integrative internships enable students to gain practical experience as early as in their Bachelor’s studies. In addition to providing expert knowledge, MCI places great importance on encouraging personal development and the development of social and intercultural competencies.

Learning Goals

In order to ensure the transfer of learning and enable students to further develop competencies leading to clear profiles for their future careers, the MCI has formulated detailed cross-curricular learning goals.

Professional Opportunities

• managing relations with public administrations, regulatory authorities and international organizations;

• fulfilling administrative duties that require economic reasoning, management skills and legal competencies;

• addressing executive duties in insurance and pharmaceutical companies, large hospitals and third payer institutions;

• providing consultancy and economic advising in health related policies;

• supporting strategic analysis and decision-making in health care markets;

• evaluating health promotion programs and public interventions in the health care markets;

• developing research projects and activities in the health economic and management fields;

After Studying

Students completing the European Master in Health Economics and Management earn the master degree “European Master in Health Economics and Management” that is equivalent to the master degree in the countries of the partner universities as follows:

• Austria: Master of Arts in Business (MA)

• Italy: Laurea Magistrale in Economia e Politica Economica

• Norway: Master of Philosophy in Health Economics, Policy & Management

• Netherlands: Master of Science in Health Economics, Policy & Law (MSc)