M.Sc.Health Management
| Study location | Latvia, Riga |
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| Academic field | Health Education (ISCED 01025) Health & welfare (JACS L510) |
| Type | Master, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 1.5 or 2 years (120 ECTS) |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | M.Sc. (Professional Master's degree in Health management and Professional Qualification "Business Establishment Executive") |
| Tuition fee | €4,500 per year |
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| Application fee | €100 one-time |
| Registration fee | To be confirmed You need to choose an individual service package. Please contact the center curator or your agent and consult. You become a part of student union and ambassador program automatically after you will get Base or Standard or VIP status. *Do not forget to ask discount |
| Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) The admission requirements include previous second level professional higher education in the areas of economics, finance, management or medicine or academic Bachelor’s degree in the areas of economics, finance, social sciences, management, public health or medicine. Applicants without a basic knowledge of economics must complete the introductory module: Basics of Economics (this only applies to applicants without profiling education), implemented by RISEBA in the form of distance learning. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Please provide the secondary school leaving certificate in the original language. If the diploma is not issued in English, a certified translation should be provided. The document must be legalised/apostilled. You must take the original entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. It is necessary to have notarized certified documents translated, legalized and apostilled. |
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| Territory requirements | Applications are NOT accepted from the following territories (based on citizenship): Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, Yemen. |
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| Language requirements | English One of next variants, if you have no any of this certificates you can pass University or Baltic Center Exams: Pearson PTE General 70 RSU requires both the Certificate and the Performance Report RSU requires both the Certificate and the Statement of Results RSU requires both the Certificate and the Statement of Results. |
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| Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. Document confirming English proficiency |
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Overview
The programme aims to prepare highly qualified specialists to take responsibility for the development and analysis of the national healthcare policy – state officials and heads of private institutions, specialists for strategic, financial and human resources planning and for application of methods of healthcare economics and for development of healthcare system processes.
The programme has been established on the basis of the latest findings and approaches in healthcare and management science and is the only study programme of the kind in Latvia and in the Baltic States.
Although the study process is mostly organised in groups, a substantial share of study time is intended for individual work under the guidance and in accordance with the instructions of the lecturers. The acquisition of the study programme foresees an intensive study of literature, practical tasks, likewise active and analytical participation in discussions. Sophisticated and up-to-date technological solutions and study aids – IT, software, audio and video equipment, interactive boards, a modern library with access to scientific research databases from all over the world are used for the implementation of the study programme. There is also a regular sharing of experience with a long-term cooperation partner of RSU – the University of Greifswald (Germany).
Programme structure
Students acquire in-depth knowledge in health economics and management science and learn how to find solutions to apply this knowledge in the health sector. The programme also provides the knowledge and skills required for successful operational and human resources management at an organisation or enterprise. Students learn to understand the challenges and possibilities in the drafting of health care policies for it to have a positive impact on patients and ensure access to services. The students develop leadership skills and the fundamental knowledge required for the management of a health care enterprise or organisation, including change and project management. Students develop abilities and skills for collecting, processing and analysing quantitative and qualitative research data and readiness for practical involvement in the development, research and change of healthcare projects of national and international importance.
The study process includes lectures, practical classes, group tasks, case analysis, interactive discussions, individual work and guest lectures by healthcare professionals. Theoretical aspects and models are learned and taught using a practical approach towards healthcare management – projects, practical illustrations, analysis of health economics, organisation and enterprise management and global health issues.
The first year of studies is devoted to introductory subjects on public health, health care management and other introductory courses. The students acquire health economics and legal aspects of health management, finance management and leadership in health care, performance management and health technology assessment.
In the second study year students acquire health care marketing management and project management and undergo professional placement in a leading health care company. The purpose of the placement is to combine the knowledge and skills acquired during studies with real-life conditions faced while implementing a particular placement project. The length of the placement is 6 weeks. At the end of the programme students have to prepare and defend a Master’s Thesis dealing with some operating aspect of health care institutions, combining academic and practical research.
Career opportunities
Graduates of the programme work in health care institutions, health care management institutions, health insurance institutions and municipal councils.