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Master of Health Economics and Policy
M.HlthEc&P
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| Location: | North Terrace Campus |
| Duration: | 2 years
(full-time or
part-time equivalent)
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| Degree/Award: | Masters by Coursework |
The Master of Health Economics and Policy program is designed to provide specialisation in the related fields of health economics, health policy and health care management with a particular focus on international health systems. Graduates will develop the capacity to design health reform programs, analyse policy effectiveness, perform economic evaluations of health care interventions, and identify challenges for policy implementation and governance issues by combining management skills with a sound knowledge of economics and public health policies. The flexible structure of the course allows students to tailor their studies according to their educational background or career aspirations, focussing on the economic, health policy or management aspects of health care delivery and planning in countries at different stages of development.
For further information phone (08) 8303 4637 or contact the Discipline's Postgraduate Administrative Officer.
The program consists of course work comprising core courses in the areas of Health Economics and Policy, Economic Methods, Public Policy and Management, and electives in the areas above or other approved courses offered by the Faculty of Health Sciences or the Faculty of the Professions. Students with at least a Distinction average may also choose to complete a dissertation on a research project.
Applicants who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Economics may be granted credit towards the Master of Health Economics and Policy.
Choose your applicant type to view the relevant admissions information for this program.
I am a:
| SATAC Code | 3CM112 |
| Annual tuition fees
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Commonwealth-supported place: $7,412
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| Mid-year entry? | Yes |
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Not an international applicant?
| IELTS Total | 6.5 [more info] |
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $22,000 |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
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IELTS
Total
Reading
Listening
Speaking
Writing
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6.5
6
6
6
6
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Not an international applicant applying with Australian year 12 results?
| Annual tuition fees
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International student place: $22,000 |
| Enquiries | Student Centre |
The choice of electives allows students to tailor their program according to their educational background and career aspirations. In addition to a generalist track, there are three options for specialisation in health management, health technologies, or development economics. To fulfil the requirements for specialisation, students have to complete at least 3 prescribed courses (9 units) from one specialisation area.
The prescribed courses for the specialisation programs are:
Health Management
* Fundamentals of Leadership OR Management Optimising Human Performance
* Managerial Finance OR Accounting Essentials for Decision Making
* Marketing Management OR Marketing Principles
* Strategic Management OR Strategic Evaluation & Control Health Technologies
* Health Technology Assessment
* Technology Project Management
* Entrepreneurship and Innovation OR Business and Project Creation
* Epidemiological Research Methods
Development Economics
* Development Economics IIID OR Economic Development (H)
* International Finance (H) OR International Finance IV
* International Trade IIID OR International Trade IV
* International Economic History OR Economic Theory IIID
The study plans
given are examples of pathways through this degree. For a complete description,
see the program rules.
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Graduates can expect to find employment in Ministries of Health around the world, health insurance funds, the pharmaceutical industry, management consultancies, academia and international organisations. The program is ideal for professionals in mid-career health policy, planning and management roles or those who plan a career in these fields
The University of Adelaide is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The University of Adelaide therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
Last updated: Tuesday, 9 Jun 2009
