James Lind Institute - Switzerland
Master of Public Health (MPH) – Health Economics and Policy
Geneva, Switzerland
Master degree
DURATION
24 months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
About: Master of Public Health – Health Economics and Policy is a Swiss programme covering health economics, policy development and implementation. No prior economics training required. You’ll study micro- and macroeconomics, policy analysis, burden of disease, cost and outcome measurement. The course exposes you to complex economic challenges affecting NGOs and governments globally.
Career Outcomes: This MPH prepares professionals for senior leadership and management in public health, government, not-for-profits, private healthcare. Graduates move into health economics, policy analysis, administration and health services research. Career opportunities include policy advisor, health economist, public health manager and director across public and private sectors.
This program has been designed to provide students with a thorough understanding of health economics and policy development, and implementation. There is no requirement for any prior training or knowledge in economics. Students are expected to learn advanced skills in critical analyses, understanding of global health policies, and microeconomic and macroeconomic factors that influence health policies. This intense program provides students with exposure to complex economic challenges faced by health organizations globally. Students who complete this course find opportunities in a wide variety of organizations, including health agencies, international health organizations, NGOs, academia, and governmental agencies involved in health delivery and promotion. Our alumni have also demonstrated accelerated advancement in their careers due to their demonstrated advanced knowledge and skills in economics related to healthcare.
The Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Economics and Policy is aSwiss degree awarded by James Lind Institute, Switzerland. James Lind Institute is an approved post-secondary higher educational Institution with the authority to award private degrees in Switzerland. The institute is registered in the Canton of Geneva, Switzerland, under the UID CHE-255.747.977. James Lind Institute has various accreditations, certifications, and international memberships.
When you choose our Master of Science in Public Health Management (MPH), you can:
- Establish Credibility
- Learn at your own pace
- Stay Current and Relevant
The Master of Public Health (MPH) - Health Economics and Policy program has been designed with a very comprehensive curriculum to ensure that you develop strong knowledge and skills in the practice of Public Health with a special focus on Health Economics and Policy.
It is an intensive program and comprises 138 ECTS credits to be completed within a duration of 18 to 24 months.
You will first complete the core MPH courses (90 ECTS credits), followed by your specialization in Health Economics and Policy (48 ECTS credits).
You will study through the completion of self-paced courses via audiovisual content, interactive documents, videos, podcasts, and other multimedia content as may be applicable. Other interactions include online live classes, discussions with fellow students, faculty, and mentors via the study portal, email, etc.
See a detailed video about our online learning methodology below:
Coursework:
Each course is followed by an examination and an assignment. You will need to pass the exam to proceed to the next course. Our faculty may also assess you based on your involvement in debates, discussions, and research.
Project & Project Reports:
- After core MPH courses: Project Report 1 (10,000 words)
- After specialization courses: Project Report 2 (10,000 words)
Projects will be undertaken under the guidance of your faculty and mentor. They can be an individual project or a team project.
This program is also available as a Dual Degree Option. This allows you to earn 2 master's degrees with minimal additional cost and effort. In the dual degree program, you will complete an additional 48 ECTS Credits through online learning at International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Rome, Italy (Università Telematica Internazionale UniNettuno ‘UTIU’). Upon completion, you will be awarded a Master of Science in Public Health Management degree by the university.
Therefore, upon completion of your dual degree program, you will have earned the following degrees:
- MPH - Health Economics & Policy (From James Lind Institute, Switzerland); &
- M.Sc. in Public Health Management (From International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Rome, Italy)
An additional fee applies for the dual degree option is mentioned on our website.
Outcomes
This degree program has been developed for health professionals or graduates with experience in any area of public health who aspire to grow into senior leadership and management roles in the field of public health. The degree is set mainly within the framework of the public and national government health services, while also being applicable for managers of Not-for-profit organizations, international health agencies, and private healthcare setups.
In addition to focusing on the core public health sector, this specialized master’s degree in Health Economics & Policy will enable students to use statistics and other methods to solve public health issues; understand the burden of disease; measure and calculate health outcomes; and evaluate the analytical methods and techniques in areas of health services research and health policy.
Job Outlook
Excellent.
Career Opportunities
Graduates of this MPH degree will have gained skills for a wide range of career opportunities both in the public and private sectors. Graduates may use the degree to explore a career in research, with a number of opportunities available in academic and non-academic environments. In addition to working in a hospital set-up, people with a degree in public health and health economics, etc., can work in universities, health insurance.
