Health Policy, Economics and Management
The Master of Science in Health Policy, Economics and Management is a graduate program taught in English, aimed at providing comprehensive training in health policy, economics, and management. The program combines theoretical foundations with scientific methods to analyze, evaluate, and manage health systems, health services, and public health policies. Students learn to understand the complexities of healthcare delivery, economic implications, and policy development in a multidisciplinary context.
Based in Ankara, this program emphasizes both academic rigor and real-world relevance in health administration and policy research. Students acquire knowledge and skills to contribute to health sector planning, administration, evaluation and ethical decision-making, preparing them for roles in health services, policy analysis, management or further academic research.
Key information
Key Facts
- Degree: Master of Science (M.Sc.)
- Standard period of study: 4 semesters (24 months)
- Location: Ankara
- Study Type: Graduate (with thesis, full-time)
- Admission semester: Fall semester (starting every academic year)
- Area of study: Health Policy, Health Economics, Health Management, Public Health Systems
- Admission modus: With thesis; open to relevant graduates
- Main language: English
Program Structure
Semester 1 – Foundations of Health Policy & Economics
- Health Policy and Politics
- Health Economics
- Research Methods and Ethics
- Foundational courses in health systems & health services
Semester 2 – Health Services & Management Core
- Financing Healthcare / Health Financing
- Health Systems Analysis
- Health Technology Assessment
- Quality and Safety in Health Services
Semester 3 – Advanced Management, Policy & Analysis
- Health Services Management & Organization
- Human Resources Management & Organisational Behaviour in Healthcare
- Biostatistics & Epidemiology / Public Health Methods
- Strategic Management and Planning in Healthcare
Semester 4 – Master’s Thesis & Final Research Work
- Independent Research or Policy Analysis Thesis
- Data Collection, Policy/Economic Analysis & Interpretation
- Thesis Writing, Presentation & Defence
Career Opportunities
Graduates are prepared for professional roles in healthcare policy, health administration, hospital and health institution management, health services planning and evaluation, public health policy analysis, health economics consulting, and research. The degree also provides a solid foundation for doctoral studies or careers in governmental or non governmental health organizations, research institutes, and international health agencies.
Why Choose This Program
Choosing this M.Sc. program means acquiring a broad and in-depth understanding of health policy, economics, and management in an international, English-medium academic environment. You will be trained to tackle complex health sector challenges with analytical, policy-oriented and managerial skills.
The program’s multidisciplinary approach — combining economics, management, public health, and policy analysis — gives graduates versatile expertise applicable to public health, institutional management, policy development, and academic research. It is an excellent choice for those who want to impact health systems and contribute to effective health governance.
Contact Information
Ankara University – Institute of Health Sciences / Graduate School
Ankara University, 06100 Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90 (312) 212 60 40
Email: info@ankara.edu.tr
Department of Health Policy, Economics and Management – Program Office
Faculty of Health Sciences / Health Policy, Economics and Management
Ankara University
Tel: +90 (312) 310 30 10
Email: hpem@ankara.edu.tr
International Office – Ankara University
Tandoğan Campus
06100 Ankara, Türkiye
Tel: +90 (312) 600 01 00
Email: international@ankara.edu.tr
