MBA – Health Economics (16 Months Online)

Overview

Courses

Careers & Outcomes

Eligibility

Accreditation

Overview

Program Length

16 Months (Accelerated)

Total Months

Total ECTS Credits

Total Program Fee

9000 EUR

Includes tuition and all other applicable fees

Format

Online

Program Overview

Health Economics is one of the most impactful branches of economics. It is an applied science which involves the use of economic fundamentals and theories. It helps to understand how individuals, governments, hospitals and healthcare systems, and other stakeholders make decisions regarding the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and societies.

One of the aims of health economics is the promotion of a positive and healthy lifestyle and we aim to accomplish this through a rigorous study of all stakeholders involved in the delivery of services across the spectrum of healthcare. The focus is on creating efficiencies through process engineering, technology application, pricing, strategic investment, and modulation of the social fabric.

The Rushford MBA in Health Economics has been designed keeping in mind the needs of professionals who are currently involved in healthcare set up and would like to gain a formal qualification in Health Economics with a degree in Business and Management. It is also well suited to new graduates who would like to equip themselves with the knowledge and skills required to create a competitive edge for themselves in their careers in healthcare. The program focuses on hands-on learning through case studies and simulated scenarios that expose the student to complex economic challenges that are faced by health organizations.

Students who complete this course find opportunities in a wide variety of organizations including health agencies, international health organizations, NGOs, academia and governmental agencies involved in health delivery and promotion

Rushford offers Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE) and thus a formal bachelor’s degree is not mandatory for entering this program.

Program Fees:

The program fee for this program is EUR 9000 if paid in full before enrollment. If you prefer to pay in monthly installments, the total program fees paid will be slightly higher due to administrative charges. We offer two flexible monthly program fees payment plans for this program as follows :

Number of Monthly Installments	Monthly Installment Amount	Total Program Fee Payable
6	1575	9450
12	800	9600

Courses

Approx. Course Length

2-3 weeks

Total ECTS Credits

Max. Number of Transfer Credits:

Courses Overview

The Rushford Online MBA program in Health Economics is comprised of a total of 27 courses and each course lasts approximately 2-3 weeks. Each course is comprised of 2-4 ECTS credits. Students must complete 18 Core courses and 5 out of the 9 Elective courses to earn a total of 90 ECTS for becoming eligible for the MBA in health Economics award.

Managerial Economics MBA001

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Managerial Skills MBA002

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Accounting for Financial Reporting MBA003

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Accounting for Managerial Decisions MBA004

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Business Analytics MBA005

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Approx. 3

Financial Management MBA006

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Operations Management: Productivity & Quality MBA007

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

International Business Environment MBA008

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Leadership and Managing Human Capital MBA009

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Marketing Management MBA010

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Financial Statement Analysis MBA011

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Corporate Social Responsibility, Ethics & Law MBA012

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Strategic Management: Integrating the Enterprise (Elective) MBA013

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Sales Management (Elective) MBA014

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Organizational Behaviour (Elective) MBA015

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Business Communications (Elective) MBA016

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Business Law (Elective) MBA017

4 Credits | Approx. 3 weeks

Introduction to Health Economics JLI-HEP-003

2 Credits | Approx. 2 weeks

Health Economics and Policy JLI-HEP-004

2 Credits | Approx. 2 weeks

Econometrics JLI-HEP-005

2 Credits | Approx. 2 weeks

Big Data and Machine Learning in Health Economics JLI-HEP-007

2 Credits | Approx. 2 weeks

Fundamentals of Health Policy JLI-HEP-008

2 Credits | Approx. 2 weeks

Global Population Health JLI-HEP-009

2 Credits | Approx. 2 weeks

Health Promotion and Protection (Elective) JLI-HEP-010

2 Credits | Approx. 2 weeks

Public Health Surveillance (Elective) JLI-HEP-011

2 Credits | Approx. 2 weeks

Health Security and Biological Warfare (Elective) JLI-HEP-012

2 Credits | Approx. 2 weeks

Economic and Business Decision Techniques (Elective) JLI-HEP-006

2 Credits | Approx. 2 weeks

Capstone Project MBA -HE01

14 Credits | Approx. 10 weeks

Careers & Outcomes

Job Growth

25%

Outcomes and Careers:

The Rushford MBA in Health Economics has been developed for new graduates and health professionals with experience in any area of healthcare and who aspire to grow to senior leadership and management roles.

Along with the core MBA program, this specialization in Health Economics provides you with the knowledge and skills required for being an effective leader and team member for solving the healthcare challenges we are facing today. There is immense focus on developing the skills to collect data, analyze and interpret data, and drawing meaningful inferences that drive effective decisions. The program also puts focus on health outcomes and health policy.

Eligibility

Rushford maintains very high standards for students who enter our academic programs. For all MBA programs, the following criteria need to be met before admission is offered to a prospective student.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline

Qualifications Waiver:

For students who don’t have a Bachelor’s Degree, Rushford uses Recognition of Prior Experience (RPE). Rushford generally utilizes over 3 years of relevant experience in a significant role for waiver of Bachelor’s Degree. Please contact us at admissions@rushford.ch for exploring this pathway.

Proficiency in English:

Evidence of Proficiency in English

IELTS 6.0+ , OR

PTE 50+ , OR

TOEFL 550+, OR

Any other proficiency test taken in the last 2 years

English Proficiency Waiver:

The English proficiency test is waived for the following candidates:

Native English Speakers, OR;

Applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. High School Diploma or IB), OR;

Applicants having completed their undergraduate degree in English in an English speaking country, OR;

2 Years of work experience in a setting in which English is the primary language of work

Accreditation

EduQua Certified Swiss Institution

Rushford Business School is certified by EduQua, a Swiss quality label for further education institutions. EduQua is an accreditation body recognized and supported by the Swiss Confederate Government. EduQua is the first quality certification for public and private educational institutions in Switzerland and is recognized, supported, and endorsed by the following organizations: • Swiss Federal Government • Swiss Conference of Cantonal Ministers of Education (EDK) • State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO) • Swiss Conference for Professional Training department (SBBK) • Swiss Association of Employment Departments (VSAA) • Swiss Federation for Adult Learning (SVEB)
ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS (ACBSP)

Rushford Business School is a member of the “Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) ACBSP is a global accrediting body which accredits business programs at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degree levels worldwide since 1988. Rushford Business School is part of a membership that extends to more than 60 countries. ACBSP members are amongst the best educators in their respective fields, interested in learning innovative teaching methods, improving the delivery of business education programs, and creative value for their students.
INTERNATIONAL ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS EDUCATION (IACBE)

Rushford Business School is a member of the “International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE)” The IACBE accredits business programs that lead to degrees at the associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral levels in institutions of higher education worldwide. All modes of delivery, campuses, locations, and instructional sites, as well as all business programs regardless of degree level, will normally be included in the IACBE accreditation review.
UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES FOR RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (PRME)

Rushford Business School is a proud supporter and Signatory of the United Nations Principles for Responsible Management Education (UN PRME). PRME is an initiative of the United Nations Global Compact founded in 2007 as a platform to encourage and increase awareness and integration of sustainability in business schools around the world. Today, PRME is the largest coordinated effort between the world’s business schools and the United Nations. Rushford Business School became a PRME signatory in 2020. As a school, we understand the privilege and responsibility of providing quality education that gives learners the knowledge and tools they need to succeed, change lives, and transform societies.
Swiss Higher Educational Institution

Rushford Business School is an approved post-secondary higher educational Institution with the authority to award private degrees in Switzerland. The institute is registered in the Canton of Zug, Switzerland under the UID CH-170.4.018.974-7.

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MBA – Health Economics (16 Months Online)

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EduQua Certified Swiss Institution

ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR BUSINESS SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS (ACBSP)

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UNITED NATIONS PRINCIPLES FOR RESPONSIBLE MANAGEMENT EDUCATION (PRME)

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