Master in Health Systems

Applications for the Mar 2027 intake are due by Dec 15, 2026, while tuition fees are 6,331 USD per year.

Graduates of this module go on to serve as policy analysts, health systems advisors, and public health strategists within global health organizations, government ministries, and international NGOs. By examining the complex architecture of how healthcare is delivered, funded, and governed, participants gain the analytical tools necessary to tackle real-world health challenges across diverse socio-economic landscapes.

This intensive module provides a rigorous exploration of the building blocks of health systems. It is particularly tailored for students specializing in Public Health, Health Policy, Planning, and Financing, as well as those focused on international development. Rather than viewing systems in isolation, the curriculum encourages a holistic understanding of how governance, financing, and resource allocation intersect to influence equity and quality of care.

Core Focus Areas

• Structural Analysis: Investigating the roles of public, private, and voluntary sectors within pluralistic health systems.
• Performance Measurement: Critically appraising methods used to evaluate system outcomes and policy effectiveness.
• Universal Goals: Analyzing the pursuit of universal health coverage and the political factors that shape reform.
• Global Perspectives: Engaging with comparative case studies across high-, middle-, and low-income settings to ground theoretical concepts in practical reality.