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.

<p>European Health Economics & Management | MCI Masterstudium | Dr. Siegfried Walch</p>

European Health Economics & Management | MCI Masterstudium | Dr. Siegfried Walch

<p>Campus Tour at the MCI</p>

Campus Tour at the MCI

<p>Welcome to MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®</p>

Welcome to MCI - The Entrepreneurial School®

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. Eu-HEM has been awarded the prestigious Erasmus Mundus Joint Master Degree status by the European Commission.

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!

Siegfried Walch
Prof. Dr. Siegfried Walch Head of Department & Studies
Do you have questions about studying? We look forward to hearing from you.
+43 512 2070 - 3700

Downloads

Das MCI Gebäude im Herbst

MCI | The Entrepreneurial School®

Why not study at the top?

MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® is one of the most successful universities in the German-speaking region and Europe. Renowned business experts teach in small groups, distinguished lecturers ensure academic quality in all areas, and the dedicated MCI team supports students in their endeavors such as internships, research, and stays abroad.

Read more

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.

Dates & Deadlines

Application Deadline

 

Date 1

Nov 17, 2024

Date 2

Feb 02, 2025

Date 3

Apr 06, 2025

Date 4

May 18, 2025

Prerequisites

  • 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.  

The MCI impresses with its internationality and entrepreneurial dynamic!

Prof. Dr. Romano Prodi
Prof. Dr. Romano Prodi
Former President of the European Commission, Former Prime Minister of Italy

Congratulations to your focus on diversity, your entrepreneurial spirit and your goal to make MCI the best place to work, to learn and grow in a diverse and open world.

Catherine Ladousse
Catherine Ladousse
Executive Director Communications EMEA, Lenovo, Paris

Unbelievable, what has been created in Innsbruck! An Entrepreneurial University at its best!

Andreas König
Andreas König
former CEO TeamViewer, Start-up Investor, Göppingen / Germany

MCI, the ideal partner for family businesses!

Margarita Louis-Dreyfus
Margarita Louis-Dreyfus
Chairperson of the Supervisory Board, Louis Dreyfus Group, Amsterdam

At MCI science meets business.

Jean-Claude Juncker
Jean-Claude Juncker
President of the European Commission, Brussels

Fantastic, what has been accomplished here.

Prof. Brun-Hagen Hennerkes
Prof. Brun-Hagen Hennerkes
President, Foundation for Family Businesses, Stuttgart

I am impressed. Keep up the good work with your blithe obsession!

Dr. Sabine Herlitschka
Dr. Sabine Herlitschka
CEO, Infineon Technologies, Villach

"Make a difference“; be inspired by this entrepreneurial school and this wonderful city.

Prof. Herbert Henzler
Prof. Herbert Henzler
Management consultant, Munich

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.

Module Overview
Subject%
Fundamental courses 25%
Specialization 25%
Specialization 25%
Master thesis 25%
Curriculum and Courses
Track 1: Population Health Management
 ECTS
SEMESTER 1 — UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA  
Fundamentals in Health Economics and Management (I.C.) 10
Our Right to Health: Needs, Resources and Society 5
Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods in Health and Healthcare (I.C.) or Quantative Methods in Health and Healthcare (I.C.) 10
Health Systems or International Law and Health 5
SEMESTER 2 — MCI | THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOOL  
Ethical Decision Making 5
Environmental & Health Economics  5 
Analysis and Epidemiology  5 
Digitalization in Social & Health Management  5 
Health Promotion and Integrated Care or Global Health & Social Policies 5
Determinants of Health or Intercultural & Transcultural Communication 5
SEMESTER 3 — UNIVERSITY OF ROTTERDAM  
Comparative Health Policy 5
Health Technology Assessment 5
Public Health Economics 5
Design Thinking for Data Driven Prevention (Intro) 5
Design Thinking for Data Driven Prevention (Case) 5
Economics and Financing of Health Care Systems or Patient Centered Care Delivery or Advanced Research Methods 5
SEMESTER 4 — ONE OF THE UNIVERSITIES IN THE TRACK  
Thesis 30 

Semester Credit Units | ECTS-Credits

Track 2: Economic evaluation in healthcare
 ECTS
SEMESTER 1 — UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA  
Fundamentals in Health Economics and Management (I.C.) 10
Our Right to Health: Needs, Resources and Society 5
Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods in Health and Healthcare (I.C.) or Quantative Methods in Health and Healthcare (I.C.) 10
Health Systems or International Law and Health 5
SEMESTER 2 — UNIVERSITY OF ROTTERDAM  
Measurement of Patient Preferences using Discrete Choice Experiments 5
Pharmaceutical Pricing & Market Access  5 
Health Care Ethics  5 
Health Technology Assessment  5 
Advanced Health Economic Modeling 5
Behavioural Decision Theory in Health or Global Health Economics or Health & Economic Development: Policies and Evaluation  5 
SEMESTER 3 — UNIVERSITY OF OSLO  
Modeling in Economic Evaluation II 10 
Research Design 5
Topics in Economic Evaluation or Non-Parametric Methods  5 
Elective 10
SEMESTER 4 — ONE OF THE UNIVERSITIES IN THE TRACK  
Thesis 30 

Semester Credit Units | ECTS-Credits

Track 3: Management of helath care institutions
 ECTS
SEMESTER 1 — UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA  
Fundamentals in Health Economics and Management (I.C.) 10
Our Right to Health: Needs, Resources and Society 5
Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods in Health and Healthcare (I.C.) or Quantative Methods in Health and Healthcare (I.C.) 10
Health Systems or International Law and Health 5
SEMESTER 2 — UNIVERSITY OF OSLO 5
Qualitative Methods 5
Finance and Investment 10 
Leadership Management & Organization Development 10 
Elective 5
SEMESTER 3 — MCI | THE ENTREPRENEURIAL SCHOOL  
Law and Public Health Practice  5 
Economic Evaluation  5 
Ethical Decision Making 5
Management Accounting & Controlling  5 
Real Life Simulation Methods + Real Life Simulation Practice or Applied Finance Management + Inclusive Leadership in Global Health 10 
SEMESTER 4 — ONE OF THE UNIVERSITIES IN THE TRACK  
Thesis 30 

Semester Credit Units | ECTS-Credits

Track 4: Economics & Policy
 ECTS
SEMESTER 1 — UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA  
Fundamentals in Health Economics and Management (I.C.) 10
Our Right to Health: Needs, Resources and Society 5
Fundamentals of Quantitative Methods in Health and Healthcare (I.C.) or Quantative Methods in Health and Healthcare (I.C.) 10
Health Systems or International Law and Health 5
SEMESTER 2 — UNIVERSITY OF OSLO  
Applied Micro Econometrics  10 
Finance and Investments or Leadership, Management and Organization 10
Paying Providers of Health Care 5
Elective  5 
SEMESTER 3 — UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA  
Law & Economics of Pharmaceutical Markets 10 
Planning and Evaluation of Health Policies 5
Elective 10 
Workshop: Building Empirical Case Studies in Health Economics or Intership 5 
SEMESTER 4 — ONE OF THE UNIVERSITIES IN THE TRACK  
Thesis 30

Semester Credit Units | ECTS-Credits

 

 

Time Model
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.

Academic Degree

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)

Cooperation & Career Partners

  • Austrian Doctors

  • Austrian Public Health Institute

  • European Forum Alpbach

  • European Health Forum Gastein

  • Impact Hub Tirol

  • Kyowa Krinin International

  • Med-EL

  • MOVEEFFEKT GmbH

  • MSD - Merck Sharp & Dohme

  • Roche

  • SOS Children Villages

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.

Responsible Leadership

Inspired by the UN Sustainable Development Goals, our graduates demonstrate a commitment to ecologically sustainable, economically responsible, and socially equitable decision-making.

Academic Rigor

Our graduates can apply relevant theories and appropriate scientific methods in their field of work.

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.

Beschreibung

Study Abroad

at our partner universities around the world.

Copyright https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oslo#/media/File:Akershus_festning.jpg | Pudelek | -
Norwegen
University of Oslo
Read more
Copyright https://it.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bologna#/media/File:Bologna-SanPetronioPiazzaMaggiore1.jpg | Szs | CC: by-sa - Namensnennung, Weitergabe unter gleichen Bedingungen
Italien
Università di Bologna
Read more
Copyright https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rotterdam#/media/File:RotterdamMaasNederland.jpg | Massimo Catarinella | CC: by - Namensnennung
Niederlande
Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
Read more
Show all icon

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. 

Studierende sitzen in einem abgedunkelten Raum und machen sich Gedanken über Karrieremöglichkeiten mit einem BWL Studium

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

Lisa Waltle
MA European Health Economics & Management
Lisa Waltle

Researcher & PhD candidate, Medical University Innsbruck

Read more
Wies van der Heijden
MA European Health Economics & Management
Wies van der Heijden

Network Development Officer at Health Care Without Harm Europe; PhD Candidate, Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management

Read more
Read all icon

Continue studying

The completion of a Master's degree program subsequently qualifies graduates for the relevant doctoral program.

Siegfried Walch
Prof. Dr. Siegfried Walch Head of Department & Studies
Do you have questions about studying? We look forward to hearing from you.
+43 512 2070 - 3700

News

European Health Economics & Management

Start into a fantastic Eu-HEM journey
Start into a fantastic Eu-HEM journey
A warm welcome to the new cohort of our joint Master program in Health Economics & Management!
Wuhan University Delegation Visits MCI
Wuhan University Delegation Visits MCI
Erkundung neuer Kooperationsmöglichkeiten
Eu-HEM Summer School 2024 in Innsbruck
Eu-HEM Summer School 2024 in Innsbruck
A week of learning, networking, and inspiration
Show more

Questions & Answers

Are there any areas of specialization in my studies?

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.

I have not yet received my bachelor's degree certificate. Can I still apply?

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.

Where do the classes take place?

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.

What are the participation costs?

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.

We're happy to assist you!
Are you interested in studying at MCI? Our team will answer all your questions regarding studies, application, and career options.
We look forward to hearing from you
+43 512 2070-0 Contact directly Contact via WhatsApp
Chat with our students

Our students share their experiences and give insights into courses, projects, and student life in the vibrant Alpine city of Innsbruck.

Start chatting
Check out our Study Finder

Discover the program that suits you.