Master of Science in Health Management (MSc – HM)
James Lind Institute - Switzerland
Key Information
Campus location
Geneva, Switzerland
Languages
English
Study format
Distance learning
Duration
18 Months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
EUR 4,900 / per semester *
Application deadline
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Earliest start date
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* tuition assistance & instalment payment plans available for applicants from low income countries
Introduction
The field of public health is of high importance as it focuses on health at a population/community level. People who are trained in public health and have advanced degrees in this field are in high demand globally. Public health professionals help to prevent the outbreak of diseases, develop a plan of action in case of outbreaks, and work at national and international levels in policymaking and implementation. Generally, public health professionals are a part of large healthcare organizations both for and non-profit, and public or private.
The James Lind Institute and the International Telematic University, UNINETTUNO, Rome, Italy (Università Telematica Internazionale UniNettuno ‘UTIU’) have collaborated to bring to you a very unique opportunity to earn a Master’s degree in Public Health via the Master of Science in Public Health Management Program. The program has been thoughtfully structured in order to provide the required knowledge and skills to new aspirants, current Public Health professionals, and those working or aspiring to work within the health sector.
Accreditation
International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Italy
JLI is affiliated with International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Italy to offer bachelor's, master's, and doctorate programs. Uninettuno is recognized by the Ministry of Education, University, and Research in Italy. Furthermore, it is the only Italian Telematic University that was positively assessed by the CNVSU, the National Committee established to assess the university institutions in Italy UNINETTUNO is a distance teaching university based on close cooperation with traditional universities from Europe, the Arab World, the United States, and Asia. These alliances with higher-education institutions from across the world allow UNINETTUNO to supply a wider and more diverse educational offering, based on a scientific psycho-pedagogical model built on 20 years of research. Thanks to the use of new technologies and a faculty of prestigious professors from some of the world’s biggest universities, UNINETTUNO offers a unique university experience based on quality, flexibility, and innovation.
Atheneum Liberal Studies
Atheneum Liberal Studies (ALS) is a pioneer and innovative educational organization, established in 2007 utilizing the latest developments in training, information technology and expertise in higher education with a vision to promote scientific knowledge at all levels. With activities and services for students, academics, and professionals, its mission spreads in most of the related fields and domains. Atheneum’s activities are supported by programs and projects, which range from providing open knowledge resources, telematic and distant learning education, and higher education consulting to developing global networks and strategic alliances. Its scope reaches all around the world as it has affiliations with organizations and institutions on a global scale that aim to promote higher education mobility and transnational cooperation.
The JLI MPH Difference?
When you choose our Master of Science in Public Health Management (MPH), you can:
Establish Credibility
Completing your MPH from the James Lind Institute gives you the confidence and credibility to have completed a program that is well respected globally.
Learn at your own pace
We offer one of the most flexible programs globally and you are always in control of how quickly you want to learn.
Stay Current and Relevant
We ensure that our academic programs stay current with the latest topics of relevance and importance.
Curriculum
Courses
Pathway to earning a Master of Science in Public Health Management involves 2 stages.
Stage 1: Completion of Advanced Post Graduate Diploma
Upon enrollment, in this program, students will first complete the Advanced Diploma in Public Health Management which typically is completed in 36 weeks and is comprised of 42 ECTS Credits. This program comprises of 18 Core Courses and 3 Elective Courses chosen from a list of Elective Courses available to the student.
Stage 2: Transfer to Master's Program
Upon completion of Stage 1, the student will be transferred to the International Telematic University UNINETTUNO, Rome, Italy for pursuing the online Master of Science in Public Health Management. The university will accept all credits obtained in Stage 1 for progression to a master’s degree. James Lind Institute will coordinate the transfer process on behalf of the student with the University.
Total credits:
Advanced postgraduate diploma (Stage 1): 42
Master's degree (Stage 2): 90 (Including credits transferred from Stage 1)
Following is the structure of the entire MPH Program:
- Community Medicine AD-001 (Core)
- Epidemiology AD-002 (Core)
- Health Planning and Hospital Management AD-003 (Core)
- Health Economics AD-004 (Core)
- Biostatistics AD-005 (Core)
- Healthcare Planning, Organization and Control AD-006 (Core)
- Nutrition AD-007 (Core)
- Data and Communication AD-008 (Core)
- Environmental Health AD-009 (Core)
- Mental Health AD-010 (Core)
- Introduction to Surveillance AD-011 (Core)
- Preventive Medicine and Population Health AD-012 (Core)
- Resources and Administration AD-013 (Core)
- Infectious Diseases AD-014 (Core)
- Immunization of Special Groups AD-015 (Core)
- Global Health Policy and Development AD-016 (Core)
- Occupational Hazard Management AD-017 (Core)
- Fundamentals of Sexual and Reproductive Health AD-018 (Core)
- Health and Human Rights AD-019 (Elective)
- Research Methods AD-020 (Elective)
- Occupational Injuries and Illness AD-021 (Elective)
- Introduction to Management Role AD-022 (Elective)
- Occupational Hazard Management AD-023 (Elective)
- Accounting and Finance in Healthcare AD-024 (Elective)
- Principles of Health Management UNHM-001 (Core - Uninettuno)
- Decision Making, Planning and Leadership UNHM-002 (Core - Uninettuno)
- Information Technology in Health Systems UNHM-003 (Core - Uninettuno)
- Anthropology and Sociology of Health and Medical Care UNHM-004 (Core - Uninettuno)
- Final Dissertation/Thesis UNHM-005 (Core - Uninettuno)
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Career Opportunities
The need for effective managers and professionals with significant responsibility in the healthcare set us continues to grow every year. The healthcare industry continues to evolve and differentiate. There is an increased emphasis on decentralizing the delivery of health with the creation of community healthcare facilities that decrease the reliance on tertiary healthcare facilities. The increased number and as well as the scope of work that needs to be undertaken at the community health facilities has led to increased demand for healthcare professionals who can administer and manage these facilities and functions.
Both public and private healthcare operations require effective managers who oversee the quality of care that is delivered in these health set-ups. Professionals who have formal education in the managerial aspects of healthcare are well suited for taking up these roles of responsibility. If you have a passion for healthcare and management, this is an excellent career choice for you. Through this career, you can not only immerse yourself in the healthcare domain and work alongside physicians, nurses, and other allied healthcare staff, but you also get to utilize the fundamentals of leadership and management to run teams or organizations to success. As you evolve in your career by assuming roles of increasing responsibilities, you will be involved in governance, policy development, and executive managerial responsibility and accountability.
Overall the healthcare job market is less affected by economic fluctuations and this market continues to expand at a significant rate year on year. If we look at the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS), the healthcare jobs are expected to grow at 30-40% a year which is almost 4 times higher than the average growth for all industries.
Some interesting roles that you can assume after completing your MSc in Health Management are
- Health Manager
- Community Health Coordinator
- Research Manager
- Patient Engagement Manager
- Health Information Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Quality Assurance Manager
- Satellite Clinic Manager
- Hospital Manager
- Clinical Manager