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Explore key information about the 2-year MSc degree in Healthcare Management at Università Cattolica  

 

The MSc in Healthcare Management is a two-year programme.  

Each course includes ECTS credits (European Credit Transfer System).  

You can find full course syllabi on the university website by selecting the academic year, campus, and Faculty. 

First year

  • International Law and Health - 8 ECTS 
  • Statistics and Big Data - 8 ECTS 
  • Management and Innovation in Health and Social Services - 8 ECTS 
  • Human Resources Management in Complex Organizations - 8 ECTS 
  • Quality and Operations Management - 8 ECTS 
  • Epidemiology - 8 ECTS 
  • Health Economics - 8 ECTS 
  • Financial and Management Accounting in Health Care - 8 ECTS 
  • Theology Seminar 

Second year

  • Health Econometrics and Programme Evaluation (elective) - 8 ECTS 
  • Healthcare and Insurance in Comparative Systems - 8 ECTS 
  • Pharmaeconomics and Health Technology Assessment - 8 ECTS 
  • Planning and Control in Healthcare - 8 ECTS 
  • Internship or Ethics, Medicine and Public Health (elective) - 8 ECTS 
  • Final Dissertation - 16 ECTS 

Internship (Optional – 8 ECTS)

Students may choose to complete a curricular internship during the second year. This experience is worth 8 ECTS and requires at least 220 hours of work. 

 

Internships help you: 

  • Apply what you learned in class to real-world tasks 
  • Understand how healthcare organizations work 
  • Discover what kind of role or career fits your interests 
  • Gain professional and personal skills that support your future goals 

Internships are not mandatory but strongly recommended for professional development. 

*Theology Seminar

Theology courses are seminars in religious studies that explore religious and ethical topics from an academic and cultural viewpoint, promoting thoughtful discussion across diverse traditions.
Graduates of the MSc in Healthcare Management are prepared for careers in many areas of the health sector. The programme builds knowledge and practical skills to work in both public and private organisations. 

You can work in: 

  • Hospitals and health authorities  
  • Pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies  
  • Government agencies and health institutions  
  • Health insurance companies  
  • Consulting firms  

Important Dates

  • Classes start: September 15, 2026 (TBC) 
  • The academic calendar for 2026/27 will be online in July (visit this page).