The Masters in Health Economics program provides students with a rigorous foundation in the principles and applications of economics to healthcare systems and policies. This program equips graduates with the analytical skills needed to evaluate healthcare interventions; assess cost-effectiveness; and inform decision-making in public and private health sectors. Students will engage with core topics such as healthcare financing; health policy analysis; economic evaluation; and behavioral health economics. The curriculum blends theoretical frameworks with practical applications; ensuring graduates can address real-world challenges in healthcare resource allocation and efficiency. For those pursuing a taught pathway; the program offers structured coursework with opportunities to specialize in areas such as pharmaceutical economics; global health economics; or health technology assessment. Research-focused students will develop advanced methodological skills; conducting independent studies under expert supervision to contribute original insights to the field. Both pathways emphasize critical thinking; data analysis; and evidence-based policy recommendations. Graduates will be prepared for careers in government agencies; international organizations; healthcare consultancies; and academic research. The program fosters a deep understanding of how economic principles shape healthcare delivery and policy; enabling students to influence equitable and sustainable health systems. By combining economic theory with empirical analysis; the program ensures graduates are well-positioned to tackle pressing issues such as aging populations; rising healthcare costs; and health inequities. The interdisciplinary approach encourages collaboration with public health professionals; policymakers; and clinicians; enhancing the relevance and impact of graduates’ work. This program is ideal for those seeking to advance their expertise in health economics and make meaningful contributions to improving health outcomes globally.
