Health Management and Public Health

Management and organisation

Our part-time Master’s degree programme will train you to be a manager capable of shaping and implementing sustainable and economically viable developments in the health sector and in public health. The course will provide in-depth knowledge in specific areas of health promotion as well as solid qualifications in the fields of management and organisational governance.

Specialisation

The specialisation in Health Management and Public Health is the ideal preparation for your career in the healthcare sector. You will become familiar with health determinants, learn about the implementation of research processes in health management and expand your skills in the communication of health topics. The course provides expertise in strategic, research and project management as well as the specific management of healthcare institutions. You will also focus on the health opportunities of different groups in the population and learn about the global impact of disease.

Real-world assignments and cooperation

Real-world assignments in the health industry form the basis for the two-semester project which allows you to gather comprehensive experience in project management and collaboration with customers and team members. You will take on tasks of personnel and project management with a clear focus on the goal to be achieved.

Study mode

Our part-time Master’s programme is ideal for combining your studies with a career and family. You will spend a week at the university at the beginning of each semester. The courses are run from Thursday to Saturday, at FH JOANNEUM Bad Gleichenberg and online.

Self-study

The amount of self-study undertaken depends on the commitment and ambitions of our students.

Attendance

Attendance at FH JOANNEUM is compulsory. The mandatory attendance is regulated on an individual basis by each lecturer and is based on the course information provided at the start of each course.