紐卡斯爾大學

The Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy (Global) provides a global orientation for professionals within the healthcare sector. It provides a practical toolkit of leadership and management skills as well as analytical and conceptual knowledge of health economics, policy and governance.

The program has been developed in response to the increasingly difficult global challenges arising within the healthcare sectors. By developing your leadership and management skills and your understanding of the economics and governance of health policies, you will be equipped to respond innovatively to these international challenges.

The program will foster new skills for those already employed within the sector, as well as adding value to future employees yet to enter the sector.

What you will study

The Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy focuses on advancing your knowledge of:

• Health economics, management and policy within an international context
• Research principles and methods
• Complex problem-solving within the health sector
• Stakeholder communication, analysis and decision-making
• Leadership, management and interpersonal skills
• Information and technology within health economics, management and policy areas

You will also be able to focus on additional areas of interest such as:

• Cross-cultural management
• Data analytics
• Public policy and organization
• Leadership and organizational change
• Global health
• Project planning and management
• Social science research.

Career opportunities

As a graduate, you will be able to take advantage of an increasing demand within the national and international health sector for executives, managers, professionals, administrators and analysts.

You will be able to seek out career advancement opportunities for mid-high-level positions within hospitals and Local Health Districts, government departments, university departments, research bodies, medical supply and pharmaceutical companies, health insurers, regulatory agencies, integrated care organizations, and not-for-profit organizations.