MBA Health Care Management

Professional study program in the specialization of MBA Health Care Management is focused on different areas of management in various types of healthcare facilities.

The program provides students with both the theoretical education in basic disciplines of management, law, quality of services, financing, etc., so mastering the necessary practical manager skills such as problem-solving, making decisions, negotiation and communication. Active methods such as case studies, didactic games, role-playing, etc. are also used during the course of study. In the case of full-time teaching, it is possible to consult and analyze specific problem situations of students from practice.

The program is designed specifically for middle and higher management representatives working in the healthcare sector and involved in strategy and management of public and private healthcare institutions. Applicants from any health or social care facility can apply to the program. It is also suitable for managers of spa facilities, health insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, etc.

Study modules

12 modules with 8 hours, that are completed with credit, which is given on the basis of obtaining the required minimum count of credits. Credits are evaluated by participation by attending classes and by tests or seminar work from the module.

The final modules are devoted to the completion of studying - the complex knowledge of given problem is demonstrated by students by the final work, which they advocate before the commission and by a discourse on the topic related to final work. Commision is composed of lecturers or important guests.

Management

The goal of the introductory module is to acquaint students with the nature, mission and core tasks of management in the corporation.

Personal development of manager and development of techniques

The goal of the module is to introduce to students time management, teach how to use the basic principles of this management method, and learn techniques that can achieve more efficient performance.

Organization and management in healthcare

The goal of the module is to acquaint students with the current trends in the area of management and business of healthcare facilities, in the areas of home, palliative (terminal) and chronic care, with the process of health care reforms from the global and Central European point of view, tools of strategic management and risks of management in healthcare organizations.

Human resource management

The goal of the module is to create and adopt a comprehensive idea of the principle of human resources management, the importance of human potential and its development to enhance the competitiveness of the corporation and the importance and the roles of leadership.

Economy and financing of health care

The goal of the module is to acquaint the students with the basic principles of the health system, the principles of its financing, the structure of the network of healthcare facilities and their economic aspects.

Law in healthcare

The goal of the module is to acquaint the students with the issues of so-called health law, to elucidate the principles and content of the relevant law regulation, to link with the related law sectors.

Marketing communications

The goal of the module is to provide students with a comprehensive view of all areas related to the preparation of marketing and communication strategies, to define the basic concepts of marketing communication and to recognize their implementation on international markets in their specifics, the basics of media planning and to familiarize participants with current trends in marketing communications.

Labor law

The goal of the module is to deepen for students the law awareness in the field of labor law. Attention will be paid to the basic knowledge of practical procedures in the application of labor law in business and employment practice.

Corporate culture and communication

The goal of the module is to acquaint the students with the importance of corporate culture for the performance of the organization, its main principles and the principles of its creation and management, to understand the international differences of the corporate culture as well as the main principles of intercultural management and to provide the theoretical basis as well as practical tips for strengthening the communication skills of managers.

Corporations and law

The goal of the module is to explain to the listeners the law regulations of commercial corporations, ie companies, and cooperatives, both in terms of general provisions and special law regulation of particular types of commercial corporations.

Quality of healthcare I, II

The goal of the module is to acquaint students with the theoretical bases on which quality assessment in health care is based and their application in practice, mastering the methodology of standard production in health care and assessment of their role in the system of quality assessment of health services.

Methodology of the final work

The goal of the module is to acquaint the students with the general principles of the final work, with the formal modification of the technical work, prepare them for the defense of the final work.

Final work and defence

The goal of the module is to prepare a final work and defend it before the commission.

Program schedules

The program is one-year, studying is combined form of study in the Czech language that includes direct teaching with lecturers appended by e-learning and self-study, allowing students to adjust their studies to their current time options so they can combine it with their job.

In the course, students can consult with the lecturers as well as problems from their work environment and with that apply newly acquired knowledge and information directly to their practical working life.