Health Management
Health Management is the only programme of the kind in the Baltics. It gives an opportunity to obtain theoretical and practical knowledge in Health Management field based on a European and international approach to health system management and applicable in real work. This study program is module-based, and part of the teaching staff is invited from foreign Universities. The programme is jointly implemented by Riga Stradiņš University (RSU) and Riga International School of Economics and Business Administration.
This programme is designed to develop economic and management knowledge, which are necessary for effective management of organizations and enterprises in the healthcare sector. To prepare high-level specialists for professional work of a manager in the health sector. To support the implementation of practical development and change projects in organizations and enterprises in the health sector.
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| Degree awarded | Master in Health Management | ||
| Language of instruction | English or Latvian | ||
| Credit points/ECTS | 60 or 80KP / 90 or 120 ECTC | ||
| Study form | Full time studies | ||
| Language | Latvian or English | ||
| Tuition fee per year |
3000 EUR (for citizens of EU, EEA, CIS countries, Georgia, Ukraine) 4100 EUR (other countries) |
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| Programme length | 1,5 / 2 years |
The accreditaion process of the study field is currently underway. At the end of this process a new accreditation term will take effect.
Programme director
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Programme director |
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Programme curriculum
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Module 1: Fundamentals of Public Health and Health Economics (RSU) |
Module 2: Fundamentals of Management in HCO (RISEBA) |
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Public Health and epidemiology |
Business Management and Strategy in the Organisation of Health Care Strategic Management of Human Resources |
| Module 3: Health Economics and International Health Law (RSU) | Module 4: Leadership and Finance in HC (RISEBA) |
| International Health Law Health Economics II Efficiency and Quality of the Organisation I |
Financial Management of HC institutions Leadership and Managing Change |
| Module 5: Health System Management (RSU) | Module 6: HCO Marketing and Project Management (RISEBA) |
| Health Technology Assessment Information Management in Health Care Efficiency and Quality of the Organisation II |
Marketing Management in Health Care Project Management in Health Care |
| Module 7: Multidisciplinary (RSU/RISEBA) | Module 8: Internships and Master Thesis |
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Ethics in Business and Health Management |
Professional Internships |
Fundamentals of Economics (only for applicants without basic knowledge in Economics; Introductory course in distance learning format; additional agreement necessary)
Study methods
You will gain profound knowledge in economics and business administration and be able to find the use of this knowledge in the health industry. You will gain knowledge and master skills needed for successful organization/business operational and human resources management. You will be able to understand the challenges and possibilities of health policies leaving a positive impact on health consumers and provided services. You will work with local and international development, academic and transformation projects in health enterprises and organizations.
Self assessment reports of the Postgraduate study programme “Health Management”
2018./19. LV
2018./19. ENG
2019./20. LV
2019./20. ENG
Application process
https://www.riseba.lv/en/admissions/application-process
Admission requirements 2020/2021
RISEBA main building:
Address: 3 Meža Street, Riga, LV-1048
Telephone: + 371 67 500 265
Mob: + 371 26465351
E-mail: riseba@riseba.lv
