Master in Economics, Management and Innovation in Healthcare

The Master in Economics, Management and Innovation in Healthcare, first-level, is offered by the University of Bergamo. The curriculum integrates economic, managerial and innovation skills with modules on healthcare system financing, reimbursement models, operations, procurement, quality, communication, analytics and applications of artificial intelligence. 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 format is weekend, online and in Bergamo, with lessons on Fridays and Saturday mornings. The master lasts one year, for 1,500 hours, and is worth 60 credits. The cost is 5,000 euros. The internship is included, with placement support through partnerships such as the San Donato Group.

The aim is to train managers and professionals able to lead change in the healthcare sector, integrating economics, innovation and digital skills. The related roles are healthcare cost analyst, business analyst, management consultant, hospital director, quality and logistics manager and project manager. 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.