Program Overview
The Health Economics and Decision Modelling at University of Sheffield is a MSc programme in Business & Management over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of business & management. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Health Economics and Decision Modelling programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Location: Sheffield, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Health Economics and Decision Modelling programme are prepared for diverse careers in business & management:
- Business Analyst
- Management Consultant
- Product Manager
- Strategy Analyst
- Operations Manager
- Entrepreneur
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Cost-effectiveness Modelling for Health Technology Assessment
- Economic Evaluation
- Health Research Methods
- Introduction to Health Economics
- Advanced Simulation Methods
- Dissertation
- Medical Statistics and Evidence Synthesis
- Operational Research Techniques in Health Resources Allocation
- Valuing the Benefits of Health Care
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
hold a (or expect to gain by the start of the course) first or 2:1 Bachelors honours degree (or equivalent) in a related subject
Related subjects can be viewed at www.shef.ac.uk/scharr/prospective_students/applying/relatedsubjects
applicants without a first degree with relevant work experience will also be considered (please attach your CV to your online application)
a good personal statement
Overseas students whose first language is not English must have an IELTS 7.0 (with 6.5 in each component) or equivalent gained no earlier than two years prior of the start of the course.
Two academic references which should be supplied by academic staff at institutions where you studied previously. If you have been out of education for a while then we will accept a reference from your current employer if they are able to comment on your suitability to study for a masters degree.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
2009-09-17
About University of Sheffield
University of Sheffield
Sheffield, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline 2009-09-17
- Start Date 2017-09-25
- Language English
- Duration 12 months