MAHealth Policy, Planning and Financing
| Study location | Hungary, Budapest |
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| Type | Master, full degree studies |
| Nominal duration | 4 semesters (2 years) (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | MA (MSc Health Policy, Planning and Financing) |
| Course code | Social Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) In Hungary, there are legal pre-requisite credit requirements to study postgraduate programmes. Please make sure you meet the minimum requirements for this programme before applying. Your application will be rejected if you don’t meet the credit requirements – it is your responsibility calculate your credits in ECTS and make an initial analysis before applying You will need a minimum of 30 ECTS constituted from the following areas: Tip: to quickly calculate your credits in ECTS, divide learning hours by 30! Learning hours should be formally described, but can be constituted of classroom hours, private study and assessment. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Albania, Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Ecuador, El Salvador, Georgia, India, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Myanmar (Burma), Namibia, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Saint Lucia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, State of Palestine, Syria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English Applicants must have a minimum B2 level of English. The following secured English language tests with the minimum scores stated are accepted as proof: |
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Overview
Delivering healthcare – leadership, financing, marketing and policy-making. Explore multi-disciplines, including health economics and public healthcare strategies.
Our MSc in Health Policy, Planning and Financing is a multidisciplinary programme and attracts healthcare professionals (including doctors, nurses, dentists, pharmacists and therapists) with a strong interest in the business side of healthcare. Conversely, business graduates and professionals looking to break into healthcare management are drawn to this exciting programme.
If you envision a career in healthcare management or setting healthcare policies and making health insurance decisions, this programme is the perfect choice for you.
You will critically evaluate socio-economics and administrative problems within a healthcare framework and construct innovative solutions. You will become capable of devising strategies, to achieve the optimal goals of your organisation or for society.
Dive into the economics of health innovation. Learn how to analyse the potential effects of the pricing and marketing methods of healthcare technologies and services. Multiple compulsory modules will give you the means to understand bio-statistics, public health, healthcare law and ethics, and healthcare financing.
Entry requirements:
Undergraduate degree meeting minimum credit requirements (see above)
B2 Level English (see above)
Entrance exam:
Yes
Type of entrance exam:
Pre-interview test
Oral (interview) – online (Teams or Zoom)
Entrance exam description:
The Admission Board will evaluate the application materials (qualification(s), GPA, English proficiency, letter of motivation, work/activity experience) and based on a shortlist, applicants will be contacted to participate in a pre-interview test and online oral exam (interview).
The following will be assessed at your interview:
• Knowledge relevant to your programme
• Skills relevant to your programme
• Motivation.
Career opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles including:
- Healthcare Insurer
- Healthcare Consultant
- Healthcare Manager
- Healthcare Financial Counsellor
- Healthcare Financial Analyst.