Health Management and Public Health
Specialisation in the Master degree programme Health, Tourism & Sport Management
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Academic Degree:
Master of Arts in Business (MA)
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Mode of Study:
Work-friendly / 4 Semesters / 120 ECTS
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Language of Instruction:
German
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Head of Degree Programme:Dr. Eva Maria Adamer-König More of this Person
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Campus:
Bad Gleichenberg
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Application Deadline:21 August 2018 more deadlines
The core elements of this specialisation are the management of rehabilitation centres and health resorts, health promotion, empowerment and public health. Involvement in real projects, subject-related courses and demanding tasks teaches you all the skills you will need as an expert in the healthcare sector.
What you will learn:
Health Management and Public Health
Health determinants, applied public health and epidemiology are the starting points for the Master's degree programme.
Planning
The focus is on equal opportunities in health. You'll learn measureable, evidence and theory-based planning for improving health and wellness.
Communication
You'll learn to use various instruments for strategically communicating health issues to the public.
Evaluation
You'll acquire skills important for your later career during practical courses on evaluation and quality assurance.
Innovation
You'll examine how innovation in companies, organisations and regions can be initiated, encouraged and managed.
Business Excellence Management
We'll teach you the fundamentals and practice of strategic management.
Did you know, …
… that our programme covers all aspects of the research process in health management?
From formulating the initial concept to its practical implementation and subsequent evaluation, you will learn the theory behind all the methods and techniques before applying them in projects.
Did you know, …
… that you will design and implement applied research and development projects?
This offers you the opportunity to start building a network of contacts in business and research while still a student.
Did you know, …
… that you can combine the programme with employment?
One day a week is free of lectures. The work-friendly nature of the Master's programme allows students to work part-time.
Did you know, …
… that you will draw up a funding application and, ideally, submit it to Austria's health fund (FGÖ)?
All our students work on a real funding application for a health promotion project. The better the application, the more likely it is that the application will be submitted to Austria's health fund (FGÖ). You will carry out the projects at our research centre.
Did you know, …
… that the Institute enjoys excellent contacts with business, creating opportunities for our students?
Our effective alumni network frequently generates opportunities for students to undertake Master's theses, which often result in excellent job offers.
Find out more about the degree programme
Admissions
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