Master in Organisational Strategies and Innovative Management in Healthcare – Sogis

The Second-Level Master in Organisational Strategies and Innovative Management in Healthcare (SOGIS) is offered by the University of Catania, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine. The programme covers human resources management, finance, performance and digitalisation in healthcare, the regulation of health services, resource administration, organisational well-being and digital innovation. The pathway is aimed at those who wish to deepen and update their skills, with a structure that links theoretical reflection to concrete applications in the relevant professional context.

The master lasts 12 months, is worth 60 credits and is delivered in person in Catania. It comprises 245 hours of lectures, 955 hours of individual study and 300 hours of internship, with compulsory attendance of 80%. The cost is €2,856.

The aim is to develop a systemic view of the sector in order to manage complex healthcare facilities. The master awards the managerial training certificate required for registration in the national list of healthcare general managers. The reference roles are healthcare consultant, hospital director, quality manager and healthcare facility director. Upon completion, those who successfully finish the pathway obtain the qualification provided and can use the skills acquired in their own professional field or in further study. Concrete prospects nevertheless depend on each participant's starting profile and experience. Those who work should carefully assess the commitment required, in terms of weekly hours and attendance, to understand whether the programme is compatible with other professional or personal commitments.