MBA in Health Economics

Program Overview

The MBA in Health Economics from Rushford Business School is a 16-month program that equips professionals with a comprehensive understanding of health economics and business management. The program emphasizes hands-on learning through case studies and simulations, and graduates can pursue careers in various organizations, including health agencies, international health organizations, NGOs, academia, and governmental agencies involved in health delivery and promotion.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The MBA in Health Economics from Rushford Business School is a 16-month, 90 ECTS program that equips professionals with a comprehensive understanding of health economics and business management. The program aims to develop leaders and team members who can address the healthcare challenges of today. It emphasizes hands-on learning through case studies and simulated scenarios that expose students to complex economic challenges faced by health organizations.

Outline:

The MBA in Health Economics program comprises:

• Core MBA Courses (12 courses, 3 electives, 60 ECTS):
>- Managerial Economics >- Managerial Skills >- Accounting for Financial Reporting >- Accounting for Managerial Decisions >- Cutting Edge Leadership >- Financial Management >- Operations Management: Productivity & Quality >- International Business Environment >- Leadership and Managing Human Capital >- Marketing Management >- Business Statistics >- Sales Management
• Core Electives (choose any three, 16 ECTS):
>- Business Law >- Business Analytics >- Strategic Management: Integrating the Enterprise >- Organisational Behaviour
• Health Economics Specialization Courses (16 ECTS):
>- Introduction to Health Economics >- Economics and Health Policy Analysis >- Economic Evaluation in Healthcare >- Globalization and Healthcare >- Economic and Business Decision Techniques >- Econometrics >- Financial Management and Decision Making in Healthcare >- Econometrics for Healthcare (Data Envelopment Analysis) >- Health Expenditure and Economic Performance >- Big Data and Machine Learning in Health Economics
• Health Economics Capstone Project (14 ECTS)

Assessment:

The assessment methods used in the MBA in Health Economics program include:

• Case studies
• Simulations
• Presentations
• Exams
• Research projects

Teaching:

The teaching methods used in the MBA in Health Economics program include:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Online learning
• Group work The program's faculty comprises experienced academics and industry professionals who bring their expertise to the classroom.

Careers:

Graduates of the MBA in Health Economics program can pursue careers in various organizations, including:

• Health agencies
• International health organizations
• NGOs
• Academia
• Governmental agencies involved in health delivery and promotion Potential job titles include:
• Health economist in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or medical device companies
• Health economist in consulting firms or research organizations
• Health economist or policy analyst in government agencies
• Health economist in non-profit organizations or international development agencies
• Health economist or manager in health insurance companies or managed care organizations
• Health economist in academic research centers or universities
• Health economist in healthcare providers or hospitals
• Health economist in venture capital or private equity firms