Health, Economics and Management and Policy
University of Bologna offers a Master of Science in Health, Economics, Management and Policy, a two-year, full-time on-campus program designed to equip students with the skills to address complex issues in health systems, policy-making, and healthcare economics. The program covers key topics such as health economics, policy analysis, healthcare management, and economic evaluation, preparing students to navigate the intersection of healthcare, economics, and management.
Graduates will be well-prepared for careers in health policy analysis, healthcare management, and economic consultancy. The University of Bologna offers access to research opportunities, internships with health organizations, and industry connections, ensuring students gain practical experience and the expertise to drive improvements in global healthcare systems and policies.
Key Facts
Program Structure
Semester 1 - Foundations in Health, Economics, Management, and Policy
- Introduction to Health Economics and Policy
- Healthcare Systems and Economic Analysis
- Public Health Management and Policy Development
- Research Methods in Health Economics
Semester 2 - Advanced Health Economics and Management
- Healthcare Financing and Economic Modeling
- Global Health and Policy Analysis
- Seminar: Innovations in Health Economics
- Research Project / Fieldwork in Health Economics
Semester 3 - Specialization & Applied Research
- Healthcare Quality and Performance
- Health Systems Management and Innovation
- Research Project / Fieldwork in Health Policy
- Elective Modules in Health Management or Policy Research
Semester 4 - Master’s Thesis & Final Project
- Independent Research / Thesis
- Data Analysis and Health Economics Solutions
- Presentation & Academic Portfolio Development
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health, Economics and Management and Policy program can work in health policy, healthcare management, and economic analysis for healthcare systems. They can pursue roles as health policy analysts, healthcare economists, and public health managers. With the growing demand for efficient and sustainable healthcare systems, graduates are highly sought after by government agencies, healthcare organizations, and policy think tanks.
Why Choose This Program
The Health, Economics and Management and Policy program combines the study of healthcare management with economic analysis and policy development. Students learn how to analyze healthcare systems, develop policies, and manage healthcare organizations effectively. The program prepares graduates to contribute to the design and implementation of health policies that improve public health outcomes and make healthcare systems more efficient and sustainable.
Contact Information
For further information, please contact the admissions office at:
Phone: +39 051 209 9111
Email: urp@unibo.it
Address: University of Bologna, Via Zamboni 33, 40126 Bologna, Italy
