DURATION
2 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
AED 166,400
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
Introduction
The Master in Health Economics degree is awarded by Paris Cité University in Paris and delivered by world-class academics at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi. The program prepares students for jobs in the Health Economics field. Students are taught the ideal use of applied quantitative methods for the analysis of health care data and to provide a sound understanding of health economics issues that surface in today’s globalised economy.
In recent years, regional healthcare systems have undergone major changes leading to extensive health economic evaluations. With a perceptible increase of big data within healthcare systems, there is an escalating demand for healthcare professionals to competently manage, explore, understand, and analyse data to facilitate decision-making.
Two specific needs have been identified for the Master in Health Economics degree. Firstly, a need for training in cost-effective analyses to evaluate the economic efficiency of drugs or policies and secondly, training in econometrics to explore care consumption and care pathways in health data.
Programme highlights
Aligning individual & national development
Within the next decade, the UAE will emerge as an important driver of socio-economic sustainability. An efficient health care system is a critical aspect of the UAE’s progress and this curriculum will be crucial in creating and encouraging a new generation passionate about implementing initiatives, policies and technologies that align with future healthcare demands in the United Arab Emirates.
Networking
Each class will have a reduced number of students from different countries. A strict entry selection procedure will guarantee the quality of the degree and will allow you to expand your personal network with high-potential peers.
International Recognition & Accreditation
Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi provides the combined experience of Sorbonne University and Université Paris Cité. This rich heritage of joint excellence is now available in Abu Dhabi, under the Ministry of Education and is recognised worldwide.
Curriculum
Year 1 Courses
- Office Software
- A choice between Economic Calculus or Advanced Contract Law
- Financial and Strategic Analysis
- Project Management
- Management and Strategy
- Advanced Internship Support
- Public Policies Assessment
- Communication in Economics and Management I
- Quantitative Methods of Management
- Communication in Economics and Management II
- Financial and Strategic Analysis
- Theory and Modeling in Finance
- Internship
- Decision Making Tools
- Economics Report
- Data Analysis Applied to Economics
- Forecasting Techniques
- Initiation to Research
Year 2 Courses
- Health Economics
- Economics of Health Insurance
- Collective Decisions
- Health Industries
- Insurance Law in the UAE
- Data analysis in HTA
- Time Series Econometrics
- Panel Data Econometrics
- Decisions in HTA
- Statistics in HTA
- Decisions Under Health Risks
- Health Economics Report
- Research Seminar & Dissertation
- Game Theory
Internship
For nonworking students, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi has integrated a mandatory internship or professional report.
The internship will encourage critical thinking and improve students’ reasoning abilities by blending academic theory with real-life work experience. Students will benefit from a greater depth of experience working in a professional environment.
Master’s thesis
Non-employed students will be required to submit an extended essay based on their internship. Full-time employed students will be required to submit a research-based thesis.
Admissions
Scholarships and Funding
Scholarships are available for this programme*:
- 20% alumni discount
- 25% academic excellence scholarship
- 25% discount upon enrolment on a second master’s degree
- 5%-15% corporate offer
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Career Opportunities
There are abundant rewarding career opportunities on a regional and global scale for graduates of the Master in Health Economics degree, at both regional and global levels. Graduates with a specialisation in Health Economics are eagerly sought after. For emerging and experienced professionals, career prospects vary from senior positions in government agencies, consulting groups, and health care industries. The scope of experiential learning opportunities at Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi will definitely give you a competitive edge in your career.