Health Economics

M.Sc.

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Johns Hopkins University

Course Overview

Students will be equipped to take a systemic approach to promote an efficient and equitable allocation of resources. Students will use applied health cases from low- and middle-income countries to experience the value of economic tools in solving pressing health problems around the globe. The master's in health economics is offered jointly by the Department of International Health and the Department of Health Policy and Management. If you're interested in a degree program with a global health perspective, you should apply to the Department of International Health.

Students enrolled in this program from both departments will take a common core of courses, and will also have an opportunity to specialize, based on their interests and experience, through elective options. The major components of the master's in health economics include: Nine months of academic coursework building strengths in economics, econometrics, biostatistics, and epidemiology, Written comprehensive exam, Specialty elective courses in international health or health policy and management, Completion of a scholarly paper that integrates material from multiple courses applying econometric, evaluation or other research techniques to a topic of interest

Program Outline

Course Overview

  • Teaching method: Face to Face
  • Full Time Duration: 24 months
  • This Program is taught in: English

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  • Domestic Students: 0 USD (0 USD)
  • International Students: 0 USD (0 USD)

Address

Johns Hopkins University, United States

Course Overview

Students will be equipped to take a systemic approach to promote an efficient and equitable allocation of resources. Students will use applied health cases from low- and middle-income countries to experience the value of economic tools in solving pressing health problems around the globe. The master's in health economics is offered jointly by the Department of International Health and the Department of Health Policy and Management. If you're interested in a degree program with a global health perspective, you should apply to the Department of International Health.

Students enrolled in this program from both departments will take a common core of courses, and will also have an opportunity to specialize, based on their interests and experience, through elective options. The major components of the master's in health economics include: Nine months of academic coursework building strengths in economics, econometrics, biostatistics, and epidemiology, Written comprehensive exam, Specialty elective courses in international health or health policy and management, Completion of a scholarly paper that integrates material from multiple courses applying econometric, evaluation or other research techniques to a topic of interest

Program Outlines

Course Overview

  • Teaching method: Face to Face
  • Full Time Duration: 24 months
  • This Program is taught in: English

Ratings:

  • Course rating:
  • University rating:
  • Value for money:

Fees:

  • Domestic Students: 0 USD
  • International Students: 0 USD

Address

Johns Hopkins University, United States

What career paths do people with a Masters in Public Health take?

  • Healthcare Services 20.7
  • Research 14.2
  • Education & Academics 14.1
  • Business Development 12
  • Community and Social Services 9.2
  • Consulting 4.9
  • Entrepreneuership 4.5
  • Project Management 3.4
  • Operations 3.4
  • Administration & Management 2.6

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