MScHealth 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 | MSc (MSc Health Policy, Planning and Financing) |
| Course code | Social Science |
| Entry qualification | Bachelor diploma (or higher) Read this information carefully GMAT, GRE, NMAT Recognition/legalisation requirements This means your qualification must be deemed at least “equivalent” to a Hungarian high school diploma (for entry onto a BA/BSc) or a Hungarian Bachelor’s degree (for entry onto an MA/MSc/MBA). Credit requirements 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, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Belize, Bolivia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Brazil, Burundi, Cambodia, Chad, Chile, China, Colombia, Congo - Kinshasa, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Georgia, Ghana, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mexico, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Namibia, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Oman, Pakistan, Palestine, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Russia, Serbia, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, St Lucia, Syria, São Tomé & Príncipe, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Türkiye, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English “Your English language skills should be a minimum of B2. This is assessed from your NMAT, GMAT or GRE score, or a degree from an AACSB, AMBA-accredited or CEMS-member university and have an average grade equivalent to “B” or higher (note: you must have already graduated).” |
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| Other requirements | A motivation letter must be added to your application. |
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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)
Entrance exam:
There is no entrance exam. You must produce a valid certificate in any of the following tests before the entrance exam period (1 April) with the minimum scores stated.
-GMAT (500)
-GRE (300)
-NMAT (165)
-GMAT FE (485).
Note: meeting the minimum score does not guarantee admission, but you will be ineligible if you don’t meet this requirement. The actual threshold will be set by the Dean in late April.
Important: If you have a 5 (A) or 4 (B) grade degree from an AACSB/EQUIS accredited or CEMS member university you don’t need to submit a test certificate or take part in the interview. This only applies if you already have your degree before 1 April.”
Career opportunities
Our graduates progress to roles including:
- Healthcare Insurer
- Healthcare Consultant
- Healthcare Manager
- Healthcare Financial Counsellor
- Healthcare Financial Analyst.