Joint educational programs
Program codeм: 7M04105
Faculty: Department of Master’s and Doctoral Studies
Mission: Training of a new generation of managers capable of solving the problems of management and economics of health care, developing a strategy for the development of medical business, forming a team of professionals and effectively using the latest business technologies.
Purpose: To train senior managers, current and future business leaders and entrepreneurs with the specific knowledge and skills to successfully manage modern business processes in leading companies and public health care institutions.
FO1 Compare different elements of organisational policy and the time frame in which they occur in order to solve practical business problems.
FO2 Identify and analyse key trends in business structures, key corporate financial decisions and corporate objectives.
FO3 Assess the ethical side of a manager’s actions in making business decisions
FO4 Compare health information systems in terms of their ability to support the requirements of the healthcare organisation.
FO5 Review strategic planning and management at organisational level.
FO6 Use interpersonal communication methods, communicate effectively to staff in the management process.
FO7 Apply project management tools and techniques in healthcare management.
FO8 Carry out organisational, managerial and financial analyses to improve healthcare policy in relation to legal and regulatory frameworks.
FO9 Use in professional activity the skills acquired in planning, analysis and evaluation of scientific research data in the field of management
Block of disciplines for the formation of professional competencies
University component
number of credits – 3
type of control – exam
The course allows master students to integrate previous functional courses and their experiences in the workplace. At the end of the course, master students should be able to explain concepts on strategy development and implementation; apply them to strategy development and implementation from a holistic and multifunctional perspective; assess real situations and propose strategic solutions; and conduct credible business analysis in teamwork
number of credits – 3
type of control – exam
The course deepens graduate students` understanding of business analysis, a communication link between all areas of business. By the end of the course, Master`s students should know the concepts and general methods of business analysis; understand and appreciate the creative multifaceted elements of business analysis; know the complexities of analysis and action in relation to the strategy perspectives of firms and organisations; be able to conduct advanced business/organisational analysis
Block of disciplines of personal development and formation of leadership qualities
University component
number of credits – 3
type of control – exam
The course provides a road map for excellence in leadership. At the end of the course, Master students should be able to apply theoretical ideas to interpret leadership approaches and styles in real-world business contexts; apply a repertoire of leadership strategies to solve organisational problems; and contribute to their leadership style based on an understanding of leadership theories, models and frameworks
number of credits – 3
type of control – exam
The course will teach undergraduates to analyze, outline, manage, interpret and translate these into health, public health and transfer of the population for Strategic Planning, Study of health policies. Undergraduates prepare empirical work for publications or presentations at the conference, based on the analysis of social, environmental, economic problems, related to access to medical care, their results
Block of disciplines for the formation of professional competencies
Component of choice
number of credits – 4
type of control – exam
The course introduces the basic principles and techniques of human capital management, based on a synthesis of behavioural sciences and human resource management practices around the world. By studying the course, Master students should be able to clarify the nature of human capital; a core set of human capital management methods and techniques; analyse the administrative needs of real companies; and identify their current human capital needs.
number of credits – 4
type of control – exam
This course introduces the basic principles and techniques of human capital management, and teaches how to apply human resource management principles and techniques to identify basic human resource issues and solve typical problems
number of credits – 4
type of control – exam
The course forms a system of knowledge about case management as a method used in individual work with representatives of various categories of population; readiness and ability to apply methods of case management, to make an individual map of the client to choose the most effective way to achieve the goals of the client
number of credits – 3
type of control – exam
The course examines international health systems, focusing on health policy, health financing, global health markets, and cross-border health care
number of credits – 3
type of control – exam
The course presents tools for exploring, evaluating and implementing key quality management structures and processes in a health care organisation. It takes an integrative approach to developing an organisation-wide commitment to continuous improvement. Through case analysis and experiential learning, the course prepares participants to use a variety of quality management techniques in clinical and managerial situations
number of credits – 4
type of control – exam
The course is designed to familiarize undergraduates with the rapidly developing medical informatics in the complex and diverse world of healthcare. The course reveals the history, current application and future of information, information technology management, including data collection, storage and processing; clinical and administrative information systems; standards; security; decision support; understanding of methods and principles of medical informatics
number of credits – 4
type of control – exam
The course introduces undergraduates to legislation and ethical issues in the context of healthcare management, teaches them to recognize potential legal problems in healthcare and propose solutions. The course examines professional codes of ethics and their relationship to personal and professional integrity; corporate ethics, including responsibilities to patients and stakeholders, social responsibility and information disclosure.
number of credits – 3
type of control – d/c
All master’s students are required to complete an internship in foreign organizations
number of credits – 18
type of control – d/c
Experimental-research work of a master’s student should correspond to the main problems of the specialty, on which the master’s project is defended, relevant, containing scientific novelty and practical significance, performed with the use of modern methods of scientific research
Name: MBA Management in healthcare
Program code: 7M04104
Faculty: Department of Master’s and Doctoral Studies
Mission: Training a new generation of managers capable of comprehensively solving the problems of management and health economics, developing a strategy for the development of medical business, forming a team of professionals and effectively using the latest business and IT solutions.
Purpose: Prepare future managers with the management knowledge and skills to successfully advance their careers in leading companies and government agencies in the healthcare industry.
FO1 Use leadership skills to manage change in different health care organisations.
FO2 Carry out fundamental analysis and financial evaluation of companies and projects.
FO3 Assess the ethical side of a manager’s actions when making business decisions.
FO4 Demonstrate creative, critical and reflective thinking for managerial decision making
FO5 Analyse the current organisational structure of the company and find its weaknesses.
FO6 Compare different types of employee behaviour and attitudes in the workplace.
FO7 Identify the basic administrative needs of different companies and current human capital management needs.
FO8 Analyse complex problems and match them to the organisation’s capacity to make recommendations.
FO9 Develop a plan for a case study in health management.
Block of disciplines for the formation of professional competencies
University component
number of credits – 3
type of control – exam
The course allows master’s students to integrate previous functional courses and their experiences in the workplace. At the end of the course, masters students should be able to explain concepts on strategy development and implementation; apply them to strategy development and implementation from a holistic and cross-functional perspective; evaluate real-world situations and propose strategic solutions; and conduct credible business analysis in teamwork.
number of credits – 3
type of control – exam
The course deepens master students’ understanding of business intelligence – the communication link between all areas of business. By the end of the course, masters students should know the concepts and general methods of business analysis; understand and appreciate the creative multifaceted elements of business analysis; know the complexities of analyzing and acting on the strategy perspectives of firms and organizations; and be able to conduct advanced business/organizational analysis.
Block of disciplines of personal development and leadership skills formation
University component
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course will teach master’s students how to analyze, summarize, manage, interpret, and communicate health, public health, and census data for strategic planning, health policy research. Upon completion, master’s students will prepare an empirical paper for publication or conference presentation based on an analysis of social, environmental, economic issues affecting access to health care, health outcomes.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course develops practical communication, writing, presentation and interpersonal skills for the future manager. Based on “best practices,” guidelines and experiences, majors will be able to put these guidelines into practice and receive feedback on their work. The course takes a seminar format, relying heavily on class discussions and exercises.
Block of disciplines for the formation of professional competencies
Component of choice
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
This course introduces the basic principles and techniques of human capital management, and teaches how to apply human resource management principles and techniques to identify basic human resource issues and solve typical problems.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
This course introduces the basic principles and techniques of human capital management, and teaches how to apply human resource management principles and techniques to identify basic human resource issues and solve typical problems.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course contributes to the improvement of knowledge in the field of financial management and practical application of financial instruments, strategic understanding and evaluation of financial markets, sources of financing and cost of capital, evaluation of capital investments, risk, valuation of shares and companies. At the end of the course, master students should be able to analyze problems in the financial field; to conduct a critical analysis of real situations of companies.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course forms a system of knowledge about case management as a method used in individual work with representatives of various categories of population; readiness and ability to apply methods of case management, to make an individual map of the client to choose the most effective way to achieve the goals of the client.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
This course presents tools for examining, evaluating, and implementing key quality management structures and processes in a healthcare organization. An integrative approach is used to develop an organization-wide commitment to continuous improvement. Through case analysis and experiential learning, the course prepares participants to use a variety of quality management techniques in clinical and management situations.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course examines international health systems, focusing on health policy, health financing, global health markets, and cross-border health care.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course introduces graduate students to law and ethical issues in the context of health care management, teaching them to recognize potential legal problems in health care and to propose solutions. The course examines professional codes of ethics and their relation to personal and professional integrity; corporate ethics, including responsibilities to patients and stakeholders, social responsibility and disclosure.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course develops analytical ability to use tools and appropriate methodology to analyze and synthesize data, identify models and quantitative methods appropriate for specific business problems, apply those methods, and interpret results.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
Master’s students will explore healthcare analytics topics through group projects and exercises ranging from project creation, building a personal Internet site, and working with a real e-commerce company on a final project. For applied web analytics skills, master’s students will work with Google Analytics, Yandex Metrics, Power Bi and so on.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
This course introduces the fundamentals of digital marketing communication. Master’s students explore how organizations can integrate digital communication strategies into traditional media to help achieve marketing goals. Upon completion, majors will be able to identify the fundamental trends shaping marketing and the new demands of marketing in the digital economy.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The aim of the course is to understand the structure of health economics and the directions of development. As part of the course, students should be able to describe the practice and purpose of evaluating health indicators; demonstrate the economic and social context in analyzing health economics indicators; describe its parameters, indicators and objectives.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The study of the course of economics and management in health care will allow to acquire skills of adequate independent assessment of health care management, to master the methods of pricing, determination of the optimal rate of profit and the real need for resources; to master the technique of conducting a systematic analysis of successful ways of socialization; to search for relevant information necessary, especially in the economic sphere, for managerial activity.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The aim of the course is to understand the various applications of health technology assessment, from evaluation to establishing the market viability of new technologies in order to regulate them. As part of the course, masters students should be able to describe the practice and purpose of health technology assessment; demonstrate the epidemiological and social contexts in health technology assessment; and describe its parameters, indicators and objectives.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course introduces the concepts, models, and methods that enable managers to effectively manage the development and use of technology, develop an understanding of the scope and complexities of the phenomena, issues, and problems associated with the economics and management of technology and technological innovation.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The purpose of the course is to provide masters students with theoretical and applied knowledge of scientific research methods for problems in management. Upon completion of this course, masters students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of research processes (reading, evaluation and development); write literature reviews using online sources; apply international formats for citing various materials; and prepare key elements of a research report.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course forms the master’s students’ research competence and readiness to apply the acquired knowledge and skills in the organization of their own scientific research and organization of research work in their professional activity.
Block of disciplines of personal development and leadership skills formation
Component of choice
number of credits – 6
type of control – exam
This course is designed to introduce graduate students to the rapidly evolving field of health informatics in the complex and diverse world of health care. The course reveals the history, current applications and future of information, information technology management, including data collection, storage and processing; clinical and administrative information systems; standards; security; decision support; and understanding of medical informatics methods and principles.
number of credits – 6
type of control – exam
Masters students will gain knowledge of operations in the management of healthcare facilities. The course
addresses the operational factors of quality, cost-effectiveness, and patient experience. Upon completion of the course, masters students should be able to analyze management processes, operational and functional factors affecting healthcare and facility management; ensuring quality and efficiency of resources and facilities in healthcare.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course provides a roadmap for achieving excellence in leadership. At the end of the course, majors should be able to apply theoretical ideas to interpret leadership approaches and styles in real-world business contexts; apply a repertoire of leadership strategies to solve organizational problems; and contribute to their leadership style based on an understanding of leadership theories, models, and frameworks.
number of credits – 5
type of control – exam
The course provides an understanding of organizational structure and its flow of operations through case studies, project work, assignments, and field research. Masters will be able to analyze situations from the perspective of workplace attitudes; explain the influence of conscious thought on attitudes and behavior; the influence of stereotypes on perception, and the influence of motivation and emotion on employee motivation.
number of credits – 3
type of control – d/c
All Master students are obliged to pass internship in foreign organizations.
number of credits – 8
type of control – d/c
Industrial practice for a master student is carried out on the basis of a specific organization, enterprise in order to conduct further research work. In the framework of practice the master student consolidates the received theoretical knowledge, collects material for writing the analytical part of the research work.
number of credits – 30
type of control –d/c
Obtaining new scientific results for fundamental and applied research in the field of health management; mastering the methodology of scientific creativity, obtaining skills to conduct research as a member of a scientific team; mastering theoretical and experimental methods of health management research.
