MSc of Health Care Management
Klaipėda, Lithuania
DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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TUITION FEES
EUR 4,606
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
This course is for those seeking to be a more efficient, scientific evidence-based health care specialist, able to organise and implement public health care functions and activities as well as non-formal education for children and adults. The study programme aims to educate highly qualified management specialists, who are able to manage the activities of healthcare organisations, use modern IT, analyse economic indicators of the activities of healthcare organisations, form health policy and to set strategic goals by demonstrating leadership and communication skills.
Our study programme aims to strengthen your skills and knowledge in the role of a modern public health specialist, helping you to plan and implement health promotion and education campaigns and programmes. The programme is relevant for better, more responsive healthcare organisations and the healthcare system as a whole, in order to address global public health challenges.
The main modules in the curriculum include Health Care Management; Health Policy; Organisation and Management; and Service Management Methods.
Why Klaipeda University?
- Unique by its scientific research and studies in the marine field
- European Union diploma recognized worldwide
- Wide range of programs
- International Studies in English
- Young and rapidly growing
- High-quality education for a reasonable price
Why Lithuania?
- A member of the European Union
- 93,4% have a secondary education. The most educated nation in Europe
- 92% speak a foreign language (usually English, Russian, or German)
- 94% of foreign students recommend studying in Lithuania
Career Opportunities
Graduates will be highly qualified management specialists able to manage the activities of healthcare organisations. Main career opportunities might be as managers, administrators, or researchers in either public, private or NGO sectors, carrying out duties in municipal health departments, educational and scientific institutions, state patient funds, or the Ministry of Health and its subordinate institutions.
Program Tuition Fee
Program Outcome
Knowledge and Its Application
- A1
- A2
- A3
Research Skills
- B1
- B2
- B3
Subject–Specific Skills
- C1
- C2
Social Skills
- D1
- D2
Personal Skills
- E1
- E2
Curriculum
1 semester
- Health Care Organization and Management (B680M001)
- Health Care Ethics and Law (B680M004)
- Research Methodology and Management (B680M014)
- Management Theory (S190M008)
- Elective Subject
Total: 30
2 semester
- Managerial Economics (S180M001)
- Service Management (S190M001)
- Health Policy and Strategic Management (B680M019)
- Research Project 1 (S190M011)
- Elective Subject
Total: 30
3 semester
- Methods of Strategic Management (S190M074)
- Organizational Culture Development (S190M078)
- Research Project 2 (S190M012)
- Health Care Quality Management (B680M100)
Elective Subject
Total: 30
4 semester
- Master Final Thesis (S190M013)
Total: 30
Elective Subject
- Organizational Change Management (S190M284)
- Innovations Strategies (S190M002)
- Personnel Management Methodology (S190M006)
Elective Subject
- Risk Management of Health Care Organization (B680M005)
- Primary Health Care and Community Health (B680M008)
- Children and Teenage Health (B680M011)
Elective Subject
- Management of Socio-cultural Systems (S190M014)
- Health Information Management (B680M006)
- Public Health Assessment (B680M003)
Admissions
Program Admission Requirements
Demonstrate your commitment and readiness to succeed in business school by taking the GMAT exam – the most widely used exam for admissions that measures your critical thinking and reasoning skills.
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