Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences - Health and Life Sciences-based Policy Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Overview

The Management, Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in Health and Life Sciences - Health and Life Sciences-based Policy course offered at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam gives you insights into the theories and strategies that are needed to address societal issues through (governmental) policy at various levels. You will be introduced to specialised knowledge and understanding in the discipline of policy analysis, focusing particularly on different forms of ‘governance’ and interactive policy-making.

You will also acquire skills in data-collection methods, using written and digital sources as well as interviews and focus group discussions. Ultimately, you will be able to independently facilitate group processes for interactive policy-making. You will also be able to apply various analytical tools to structure multidisciplinary data towards strategically designed recommendations.

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You will have excellent career prospects with a Master's in Management Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health & Life Sciences. Your academic approach and skills  in the field of interdisciplinary research will be in wide demand. You will have expertise at the interface of beta science and society, and be able to  formulate strategies to solve complex societal problems in the health and life sciences. 

With a Master’s degree in Management Policy Analysis and Entrepreneurship in the Health & Life Sciences, you are versatile. Your skills and knowledge make you suitable for a position in consultancy, for example, or as a healthcare professional. Other  possible career paths include research, project management, analyst and business advisor.