Healthcare systems in Jordan and the Middle East are experiencing an escalation in demand for healthcare services. The situation is complicated due to the scarcity and competition for resources, emerging communicable diseases, an ageing population, and political and natural crises. Therefore, for healthcare systems to survive, utilize innovation in treatments and technologies, and operate effectively and efficiently, healthcare professionals need to develop their knowledge and skills in relation to health technology assessment, health economics and healthcare policy planning.
The Master's programme in Health Economics and Health Policies was created in response to the needs of the healthcare organization and labor market in Jordan and the Middle East. The programme of is designed to equip graduates with advanced knowledge, skills, and competencies needed to excel in careers athealthcare bodies, health services, universities, non-profit organisations, research centres, and the pharmaceutical companies). Along with gaining advanced academic and research abilities, students will acquire a critical approach to health economics and the application of Health Technology assessment methods to analyse healthcare interventions and policies.
The programme aims to enable graduates to become public health specialists in health economics and healthcare policies. Graduates will acquire the knowledge and skills to work independently on areas of need in this field. The programme covers critical modules in public health, healthcare research, health economics and Health Technology Assessment (HTA), and healthcare management and policies. In addition to its theoretical component, the programme includes a practical module, during which students will intern at centres involved in HTA and healthcare policies. At the end of the internship period, graduates are expected to complete a project during this placement.