The Health Policy, Planning and Financing Masters Degree at Eötvös Loránd University (ELTE) is designed for aspiring professionals seeking to address the complex challenges of improving population health and healthcare systems. You will explore the transdisciplinary social science perspectives essential for understanding health policy, economics, and finance, integrating knowledge from sociology, epidemiology, and psychology. This programme is ideal if you aim to combine your existing social science or healthcare background with advanced analytical skills to contribute to more effective and equitable health strategies, preparing you for impactful roles in a critical global sector.
You will study this programme full-time on campus over two years, engaging with a curriculum that examines health systems from local to international levels, focusing on planning, management, and financing. Through case studies and integrated learning, you will develop a holistic understanding of healthcare stakeholders and policy implementation. Your studies will culminate in a dissertation, allowing you to delve deeply into a specific area of health policy. Upon graduation, you will be well-prepared for diverse career pathways in health administration, insurance, public health organisations, and research institutions.