MBA Course: Health Economics and Health Financing (HEHF)
Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut (Swiss TPH) - Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute (Swiss TPH) / Education & Training
Archive
27.02.2023 - 28.05.2023 Kreuzstrasse 2, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland
Prep phase (self-directed): 27 February - 26 March 2023 Hybrid face-to-face week: 27 - 31 March 2023 Post phase (self-directed): 3 April - 28 May 2023
Application Deadline:February 17th 2023
Course Content
The course provides a short introduction to key concepts of health economics, such as public goods, externalities and supply and demand, as applied to health and the health sector. Based on the WHO health system performance framework, the course discusses health financing and how it relates to other building blocks of health systems.
The course provides a short introduction to key concepts of health economics, such as public goods, externalities and supply and demand, as applied to health and the health sector. Based on the WHO health system performance framework, the course discusses health financing and how it relates to other building blocks of health systems.
Learning objectives, training objectives
Students acquire insight into basic principles of health economics and an understanding of health financing modalities so as to critically discuss, exchange and share views on health financing and payment reforms at local, national and global level.
Students acquire insight into basic principles of health economics and an understanding of health financing modalities so as to critically discuss, exchange and share views on health financing and payment reforms at local, national and global level.
Target Audience
- All who (aspire to) work in the area of international cooperation for public health at all levels - (Future) leaders and managers addressing the need to link strong business management expertise and sound education in public health
- All who (aspire to) work in the area of international cooperation for public health at all levels - (Future) leaders and managers addressing the need to link strong business management expertise and sound education in public health
Qualifications
At least two years of professional experience and English language skills: TOEFL paper 550 / computer 213 / internet 79 - 80 or IELTS 6.0 or native speaker or completed higher education in English (with written proof)
At least two years of professional experience and English language skills: TOEFL paper 550 / computer 213 / internet 79 - 80 or IELTS 6.0 or native speaker or completed higher education in English (with written proof)
Enquiries and Registration:
Please register via the Swiss TPH website.
Ms. Evelyne Brodmann
Economics, Financing and Controlling, Health Systems, Hospital Management and Organisation, Leadership, Project management, Public Health
Type of degree
Certificate of completion
Certificate of completion
Languages
English
English
Credit Points
6 ECTS - Points
6 ECTS - Points
Fees
CHF 2.850,00
(Reduced fee for students (check Swiss TPH website). Course fees must be paid in advance to gain access to the online learning materials. Tuition fees do not cover insurance, travel expenses or personal living costs incurred during your stay in Basel.)
CHF 2.850,00
(Reduced fee for students (check Swiss TPH website). Course fees must be paid in advance to gain access to the online learning materials. Tuition fees do not cover insurance, travel expenses or personal living costs incurred during your stay in Basel.)
Organizer contact info
Kreuzstrasse 2
4123 Allschwil
Switzerland
Kreuzstrasse 2
4123 Allschwil
Switzerland
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