European Health Economics & Management | Master
Before studying European Health Economics & Management
Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare? Do you aspire to make a significant impact not only within your own country but on a global scale? Do you feel ready to manage challenging problems in the healthcare sector? If so, the European Master in Health Economics and Management is your path to success. Our program will equip you with the right skills to address the complex health issues of the 21st Century.
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Overview
The European Health Economics & Management (Eu-HEM) Master’s degree is a dynamic collaboration between MCI, the Universities of Bologna and Oslo, as well as Erasmus University Rotterdam. This Joint Master’s Degree is designed to prepares you for an international career. It has been setting standard since it’s development in 2012. By 2015 it had already earned accreditation and quality assessments across Austria, the Netherlands, Italy and Norway.
The harmonized first semester at the historic University of Bologna is designed to provide a comprehensive foundation in essential aspects of the healthcare sector in the fields of economics, management, law, political science and research methods. Another distinct feature of the European Master’s is its provision of altogether four areas of specialization available to students from the second semester:
Management of Healthcare Institutions
Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
Economics & Policy
Population Health Management
European Health Economics & Management is tailor-made for graduate students with a passion for revolutionizing the healthcare landscape. Upon completion, you are ready to take on leadership roles in healthcare institutions, pharmaceutical companies, international organizations, and beyond, shaping the future of healthcare worldwide. Join us and be part of this amazing community!
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Admission
The application for the European Master in Health Economics & Management program at MCI is part of a joint Eu-HEM admission process. The required documents must be submitted along with the online application. You can find all information about the Eu-HEM admission process here: eu-hem.eu
International or Non-EU applicants
All students undergo the same online application and admission procedure. We recommend early applications due to the long visa procedures, which may take up to three months or more.
Application Deadline |
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Date 1 | Nov 17, 2024 |
Date 2 | Feb 02, 2025 |
Date 3 | Apr 06, 2025 |
Date 4 | April 22, 2025 |
Higher Education Entrance Qualification and a completed Bachelor’s Degree
A minimum grade average comparable to a Norwegian C or an Austrian Gut in your Bachelor’s Degree
Certificate demonstrating English language proficiency*
Motivation letter stating why you are applying to the European Master in Health Economics & Management
Curriculum Vitae to present your qualifications, experience and skills clearly
Declaration form stating that you understand and accept the participation costs of Eu-HEM
All documents including the valid (not older than two years) English language proficiency certificate must be submitted with the online application.
*English Language Proficiency can be proven via:
TOEFL Test of English as a Foreign Language: TOEFL iBT or TOEFL iBT Home Edition
Minimum total score of 90 with at least 19 in reading, 20 in listening, 20 in speaking and 24 in writing. We do not accept TOEFL MyBest Score to meet the English language requirements.
IELTS Academic - International English Language Testing System or IELTS Online
Minimum overall band score of 6.5 with at least 6.5 in each component (listening, reading, speaking and writing).
PEARSON Test of English Academic: PTE Academic or PTE Academic Online
Minimum overall score of 62 with at least 58 in each component (listening, reading, speaking and writing).
The following applicants are exempt from submitting an English language test:
Applicants who have completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme with English at Higher Level (HL) with the minimum score of 4 or at Standard Level (SL) with the minimum score of 6
Applicants who, in 2005 or later, have passed University of Cambridge exams, Proficiency (CPE) with grade A or Advanced (CAE) with the grades A, B or C
Country specific exemptions
The English test result cannot be older than two years on the date of the application deadline. See the full list of options and country specific exemptions here.
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While studying European Health Economics & Management
The European Master in Health Economics & Management is characterized by a high degree of internationality. During the program you will study at a minimum of two out of four partner universities. The first semester takes place at the University of Bologna, while you choose the location of the second, third, and final semester based on your specialization. Through close cooperation with partner organizations from relevant fields, you gain valuable practical experience during your studies.
Personal development, as well as the acquisition of social and intercultural skills are equally essential components of the program. Eu-HEM provides students with the necessary skills to navigate in a global environment and to actively contribute to positive changes in the healthcare sector.
Subject | % |
|---|---|
Fundamental courses | 25% |
Specialization | 25% |
Specialization | 25% |
Master thesis | 25% |
Full-time
The Master program European Health Economics & Management is a full-time degree program. In full-time studies, lectures and seminars are held on weekdays, with blocked units allowing for an intensive immersion into individual topics.
The classes usually take place from Monday to Friday from 09:00 to 12:15 and / or from 13:30 to 16:45. In exceptional cases, the times may vary and the lessons and / or examinations may take place outside the specified times or possibly on Saturdays.
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)
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.
International Outreach
The program offers you the opportunity to study in an international environment and prepares you for a career with a global perspective. You will study at two or more out of four Eu-HEM partner universities. This unique experience is characterized by a diverse team of lecturers, inspiring guest speakers, and a vibrant community of students from around the world. Our specializations include intercultural learning as a key component, promoted through events such as the Summer School or the Career Event.
Study Abroad
at our partner universities around the world.
Mentoring
The second year of the study program offers the opportunity to participate in an optional mentoring program. The goal is to provide the students who are in their last year of study with coaching and support, thus creating a transitional phase between study and professional life.
As part of the mentoring program, students will be able to get in touch with faculty and practice partners, who will then assist them in finding potential research topics for the Master's thesis and employment opportunities.
After studying European Health Economics & Management
Studying at MCI is an investment in a successful future. Through close cooperation with industry and the practical orientation of all courses, MCI graduates are in particularly high demand on the job market and have several job offers even before graduation.
Professional opportunities
Graduates enter their future careers equipped with a deep understanding of global health economics and management, ready to make meaningful contributions to the evolving landscape of healthcare on an international scale.
International organizations (e.g. WHO, OECD, EU, internally active interest groups)
Social security agencies and private insurance companies
Public and private hospitals
Nursing and elderly or senior citizen homes, rehabilitation facilities
Wellness and cultural facilities
Public administrative institutions
Consulting company
Non-Profit Organizations
Social services and basic security
Companies in the pharmaceutical industry
Politics, associations, interest groups
Success Stories
Researcher & PhD candidate, Medical University Innsbruck
Network Development Officer at Health Care Without Harm Europe; PhD Candidate, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management
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The completion of a Master's degree program subsequently qualifies graduates for the relevant doctoral program.
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Questions & Answers
Students of this study program have the choice, they can choose between four areas of specialization:
Management of Healthcare Institutions
Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
Economics & Policy
Population Health Management
In addition, as part of extracurricular activities students can choose between modules, additional courses, events, etc.
Yes, it is possible and it is even recommended that you apply before obtaining your Bachelor’s Degree certificate in order to secure one of the limited places in your desired study program. Please include the most recent transcript of records in your application. Should your application be successful, the Bachelor’s certificate is to be submitted prior to the start of your studies.
Depending on the field of specialization you choose, classes are held at Management Center Innsbruck, the University of Bologna, the University of Oslo, and the Erasmus University Rotterdam.
For students from EU member countries (+ Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Turkey, Switzerland):
EUR 4,000 for the academic year 2024 – 2025.
Students from all other countries:
EUR 9,000 for the academic year 2024 – 2025.