School: School of Business

Health Management

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: Greek

Course Summary

The program aims to produce skilled executives on Administration and Health Economics. Specifically, it covers a wide range of knowledge and skills that are now considered necessary by health professionals to address current problems of administration and finance, both in design and planning and management of health services. .
The program provides expertise and technical skills and enhances the analysis of strategies, measures and actions aimed at developing the health sector within the broader context of social policy .
The program has an interdisciplinary basis, focusing on Management and Health Economics (hospital administration, human resources, total quality management, financing and planning of health services, economic evaluation), but also negotiation and basic subjects in the fields of Public Health of Epidemiology, Sociology of Health and Sanitary Engineering

The language of instruction is Greek.

 Key Learning Outcomes

  1. Comprehend, list and explain the basic principles and functions of business management and health organizations.
  2. Recognize the business environment and health organizations and enhance their characteristics.
  3. Analyse and use modern management tools and management in the health sector.
  4. Judge and evaluation strategic operations of modernized business environment in the area of health.
  5. Exhibit deep knowledge of the direction of the Health Sector at the intra-European level and the legal context in which it moves.
  6. Evaluate risks to health organizations (Risk assessment).
  7. Acquire and exhibit specific knowledge in organization, administration and financial management of services in Health Units.
  8. Show capacity of management skills of public and private health sector, through modern tools
  9. Shape attitudes and beliefs that are consistent in a modern management culture.
  10. Demonstrate the appropriate profile of a modern Health Manager

Career Prospects

The postgraduate program in is designed to give students the necessary skills for academic and career advancement in Management of Public and Private Healthcare sector.
The program potentials are enormous as career opportunities exist in hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, health centers, primary health care services, nursing homes, welfare offices, central health services, pharmaceutical companies, health education units, welfare services, health policy programs, health insurance lines, centers of people with disabilities

Modules

The student must successfully complete 70 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No. Code Name ECTS Hours / week
1 MHM507 HEALTH QUALITY MANAGEMENT 5 2
2 MHM521 HEALTH SYSTEMS AND EVALUATION OF HEALTH SYSTEMS, SERVICES AND PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAMS 10 4
3 MHM522 INTRODUCTION TO MANAGEMENT HEALTH SERVICES AND HUMAN RESOURCES IN HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS 10 4
4 MHM523 EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PUBLIC HEALTH 5 3
5 MHM524 OPERATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING IN HEALTH SYSTEMS AND SERVICES 10 4
6 MHM525 HEALTH ECONOMICS AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE HEALTH SERVICES 10 4
7 MHM526 RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 5 3
8 MHM527 HEALTH INFORMATION SYSTEMS 5 2
9 MHM528 SOCIAL AND BEHAVIOURAL ASPECTS OF HEALTH MANAGEMENT - HEALTH LAW AND ETHICAL ISSUES 10 4

Dissertation Modules

The student must successfully complete 20 ECTS, from the following list of modules:

No. Code Name ECTS Hours / week
1 MHM515 DISSERTATION 20 0

Assessment Method

The Program is based on the ECTS credit accumulation mode of study. Students can be awarded the Master of Science Degree in Health Management upon completion of 90 credits. From these credits, 70 are allocated for mandatory courses, and 20 are allocated for dissertation.

Module Group ECTS
Required Courses 70
Dissertation 20
TOTAL 90

How to apply

Candidates for a master degree must submit a recognized bachelor degree or qualification deemed to be equivalent to degree level as well as the official transcripts (grade reports) of their first-degree studies. In addition, there could be special requirements for various master programs.

Application deadline

Frederick University academic year consists of the fall and spring semesters. The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Candidates who are nationals of EU countries can enter Cyprus as visitors. On arrival at Frederick University they must submit to the Admission Office the following:

  1. A fully completed application form.
  2. An application fee of Euro 25 (non-refundable).
  3. Attested (certified true) copies of their academic qualifications.
  4. Evidence of proficiency in English, (if available).
  5. A photocopy of their passport. The passport should be valid for at least one year from the date of their arrival to Cyprus.
  6. A recent certificate of good conduct issued by the police of the candidate's country of origin or residence, if necessary translated in Greek or English. The good conduct certificate should be original and issued less than 6 months prior to the beginning of the semester for which the student is applying. The names and titles of the persons issuing and certifying the document should be clearly stated therein.

Furthermore, they must pay the registration fee, the semester tuition fees, and register for subjects. Next they must apply to the Migration Department for a temporary residence permit. The application to the Migration Department must be supported by evidence that they have paid their tuition fees for the semester, have enough funds for their initial living expenses and have obtained local health insurance coverage.

B. Applicants from non EU countries
International Students from non EU countries need to have a valid student visa in order to be allowed to enter Cyprus. The issue of an entry visa takes about 6 weeks from the date of the submission of the application. It is therefore recommended that candidates submit their application at least 8 weeks before the beginning of the semester. Cyprus Migration Department requirements in respect of the issue of a student visa, which from time to time may be modified, are available to candidates in a separate document.

Applicants are requested to contact the Office of Admissions to receive information and guidance regarding the proper documentation and formalities to be followed.

Additional entry requirements

Personal interviews are not normally required as part of the admission process; however, Frederick University reserves the right to request an interview before making a final decision on accepting an applicant.

English language requirements

The language of instruction is Greek.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

FULL PROGRAM TUITION FEES :

DISCOUNTED FEES - €/ECTS FOR FULL TIME STUDY
(60 ECTS)- €
100.00 9000

Additional Fee information

On campus students Euro
Application Fee €35 payable once
Registration Fee €25 per registration
Student Activity Fee €20 per semester
Technology Fee €20 per semester
Late Registration Fee €25
Transcript Fee €5 per additional copy
Incomplete Make-up €25
Graduation Application Fee €55
Exam Waiver Fee €25
Second Examination Fee €80
Transfer Credit Evaluation €40
   

 

Distance Learning students Euro
Application Fee €35 payable once
Semester Registration & Technology Fee €100 per semester

Provider information

Main Contact

7, Y. Frederickou Str.
Pallouriotisa, Nicosia 1036

Contact Person: Ferederick

Phone: +35722394394