Program Overview

Program Overview

The University offers a Master's program in Public Health, with a specialized track in Health Care Management. This program provides a comprehensive education in health care management, building on a solid foundation in public health.

Program Details

Specialized Track: Health Care Management

This track allows students to specialize in the management of health care institutions and services, including hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. The program covers topics such as:

• Management of health care institutions
• Management of nursing departments and services
• Foundations of research in nursing sciences

Program Strengths

The program has several strengths, including:

• Professors from both academic and professional backgrounds (hospitals, consulting firms, etc.)
• A solid foundation in public health and management, with three options for specialization
• A unique focus on the rules and regulations governing health care institutions and services in Belgium
• A wide range of transversal options, allowing students to further specialize in areas such as:
  • Population health and living environments
  • Environmental psychology, communication, and consumption
  • Quality of care, patient safety, and risk management
  • Evaluation of health technologies in hospital settings
  • Health geography
  • End-of-life care, community health: philosophies and religions

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program can pursue careers in:

• Management and leadership positions
• Research (public or private sector)
• Consulting firms
• Public health institutions
• Health observatories
• Other related fields

Job Profiles

Possible job profiles for graduates include:

• Medical director, head of medical department
• Director of nursing department
• Nursing manager
• Quality manager
• Financial director
• Director of nursing home
• Clinical nurse
• Researcher in health economics or nursing sciences
• Other related positions

Schedule

The program schedule is available on TimeEdit, providing a comprehensive overview of the academic year. The schedule may vary depending on the student's chosen options and other factors.

Program Coordination

The program is coordinated by:

• Prof. Magali PIRSON
• Prof. Arnaud BRUYNEEL

Testimonials

Students who have completed the program have shared their experiences and testimonials, highlighting the program's strengths and benefits.