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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.

Degree awarded	Master in Health Management
Language of instruction	English
Credit points/ECTS	60 or 80/90 or 120
Tuition fee

 

Programme director

Programme director Iveta Ludviga,Dr.sc.administr. assoc.prof. Office:+371 67600688                         Mobile: +371 29244831 [email protected]

 

 

Programme  curriculum

Module 1: Fundamentals of Public Health and Health Economics	Module 2: Fundamentals of Management in HCO
Public Health and epidemiology Health Systems Design Health Economics I	Business Management and Strategy in the Organisation of Health Care Strategic Management of Human Resources
Module 3: Health Economics and International Health Law	Module 4: Leadership and Finance in HC
International Health Law Health Economics II Efficiency and Quality of the Organisation I	Financial Management of HC institutions Leadership and Development of Effective Management Skills
Module 5: Health System Management	Module 6: HCO Marketing and Project Management
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	Module 8: Assignments week
Ethics in Business and Health Management Pharmaceutical Policy and Management Research Methodology Civil protection (optional)	Assignments and final exams Introduction to Internships
Module 9: Final Module	Master Thesis
Research proposal Internship defence

 

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.

 

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: [email protected]