Master Program in Healthcare Management
Tbilisi, Georgia
Master degree
DURATION
2 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
USD 4,500
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: This Master's programme gives systematic knowledge of management theories, models, and practices in healthcare. You’ll build strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills using modern tools to manage services, financing, policy, law, and socio-economic processes. The programme trains broadly educated healthcare managers in leadership, practical innovation, ethics, and social responsibility. Keywords: healthcare administration, health systems, health policy, health financing, quality improvement, health informatics.
Career Outcomes:
Potential roles: hospital administrator, health services manager, clinical operations manager, healthcare policy analyst, health finance manager, quality improvement lead, healthcare consultant, health informatics coordinator, public health programme manager, NGO or nonprofit project manager, academic research assistant.
The goal of the Master's Program is to provide students with in-depth and systematic knowledge of modern management theories, models, and practices in the healthcare system, as well as the ability to critically assess the complex dynamics of the global business environment. The program develops students' strategic thinking, analytical, and decision-making skills through the use of modern, effective tools and technologies, enabling them to navigate healthcare management practices, healthcare services, financing, policy, law, and socio-economic processes, and to lead business activities effectively.
The program supports the formation of broadly educated healthcare organization managers who understand the essence of healthcare management and possess a wide range of tools and methods applicable in diverse professional situations. It also fosters students' leadership abilities and practical application of innovative strategies, while upholding ethical principles and a commitment to social responsibility in order to contribute positively to societal development.
Knowledge and understanding:
- Demonstrates in-depth knowledge of healthcare policies, laws, and ethical standards guiding health management practices, the complexity and dynamics of health systems globally, including healthcare services, financing, policies, and socio-economic determinants of health;
- Understands strategic planning and leadership theories essential for effective healthcare organization management, the principles and methods of quality improvement and patient safety in healthcare settings
- Gains insights into health economics, financial management, and resource allocation within health organizations
Skills
- Critically analyzes health management issues, interprets data, makes evidence-based decisions, and communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders;
- Exhibits skills in leading and collaborating within multidisciplinary teams, effectively managing healthcare projects, including planning, execution, monitoring, and spearheading change initiatives;
- Utilizes advanced health information technologies for data analysis and decision-making, while upholding ethical principles in all aspects of healthcare management;
Autonomy and responsibilities
- Upholds ethical principles in healthcare management, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and respect for diversity and equity;
- Commits to improving health outcomes and advocating for policies that promote equity and access to healthcare;
- Engages in continuous learning and professional development to adapt to emerging trends and innovations in health management.