Health Economics, Policy and Management (master's two years)

By choosing a specialization in Health Management, Health Economics or Economic Evaluation, you will be able to go into depth in a field that specifically interests you. If you rather would like to gain a broader perspective of Health Economics, Policy and Management, you must choose the General programme which will give you the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and competencies from all three fields.

You will gain knowledge of:

the management tools and techniques used to design and manage successful organizations
core financial accounting and control principles
the work of management accounting, incorporating budget preparation and budget appraisal
ethical principles and principles of priorities
analyze and evaluate complex policy and organizational challenges at both the micro level and at higher levels within health care systems
differentiate between the functions, roles and responsibilities of healthcare managers
make successful negotiations
define and apply key quality concepts in health care organizations
manage organizational processes, including redesigning organizations
effectively and efficiently foster innovation within care settings
demonstrate personal and professional ethical responsibility in all managerial and organizational decision making

Knowledge of health economics, policy and management is in demand all over the world, on local and national levels. Internship and exchange throughout the study programme will further give you opportunities to develop networks in Norway and abroad.

As a master candidate of Health Economics, Policy and Management you will be qualified to work at

The Ministry of Health and Care Services
The Norwegian Directorate of Health
The Norwegian Medicines Agency
The Norwegian Knowledge Centre for the Health Services
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health
Hospitals
Municipalities