Knowledge of health economics, policy and management is in demand all over the world, on local and national levels. Internship and exchange throughout the study programme will further give you opportunities to develop networks in Norway and abroad.

The Master in Health Economics, Policy and Management offers specializations which will give you first hand knowledge in the following fields:

• Health economics
• Health management
• Economic evaluation

In addition to the specialization courses the HEPMA offers a broad range of elective courses and seminars.

Research:

The research at the Department is highly relevant and is much used in national and international decision-making processes.

Research in health economics focuses on:

• Economic analyses of health policies
• Effects of economic incentives
• Determinants of hospital efficiency
• Factors behind the demand for health services
• Labour markets for health personnel

The health management research field focuses on:

• The organization, management and politics of health care
• Clinical leadership and management
• Quality of health care
• Historical and ethical topics
• Changes in leadership and organizational culture

Research in economic evaluation involves:

• Methods to assess the cost-effectiveness of treatments, procedures, diagnostics, screening practices, healthcare delivery routes and technologies.
• Use of QALYs in the assessment of effectiveness
• Application of the methods to a range of diseases such as cancer (e.g. breast, colorectal, lung), cardiovascular disease, osteoporosis, diabetes, orphan diseases and rheumatic disease.

Career prospects:

Knowledge of health economics, policy and management is in demand all over the world, on local and national levels. Internship and exchange throughout the study programme will further give you opportunities to develop networks in Norway and abroad.

As a master candidate of Health Economics, Policy and Management you will be qualified to work in many different organizations, both within the public and private sector. These organizations include, but are not limited to: hospitals, consulting firms, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), pharmaceutical companies, municipalities and healthcare startups. You are also qualified to work in government health departments and public health authorities, such as:

Knowledge of managing healthcare sectors is needed in countries all over the world. Graduating from a multidisciplinary masters programme in Health Economics, Policy and Management will give you job opportunities abroad and in international organizations.