Master degree program
Health Management

Health Management

QUALIFICATION

  • Scientific and pedagogical direction - Master of Medical Sciences

MODEL OF GRADUATING STUDENT

Upon completion of this program, students are expected to be able to:
1. Differentiate the hierarchy of the development of scientific knowledge in the field of management
2. To interpret and generalize the principles and methods of management decisions in primary health care organizations, medical institutions of various profiles engaged in the provision of medical and diagnostic and preventive activities, to understand the range of management issues in the health care system;
3. To find technological solutions of methodological foundations of management, especially the principles of policy and management in the health care system and evaluation of quality management of medical services, interpretation and drawing conclusions, as well as to be able to synthesize new knowledge;
4. Analyze and interpret policy and management in the health care system, determine the appropriate tactics of administrative management, conduct a methodological review, analyze theories in the field of management, determine an experimental plan in the design of research on the section of management in the health care system
5. Characterize experimental data with theoretical approaches to the management section, demonstrate an understanding of the history and methodological approaches in the interpretation of data in relation to management in the health care system;
6. To carry out independent scientific research in the field of Management (in the field of health), policy and management in the health care system;
7. Systematically present different concepts in the field of administrative management;
8. Define goals, objectives and methodology in independent marketing research;
9. To formulate problems and tasks of scientific research in the field of Management (in the field of health), to choose the appropriate methodology, to determine the stages of research;
10. To carry out scientific research in the field of Management (in the field of health), to evaluate and interpret the results;
11. Generate the received scientific knowledge into own scientific research on Healthcare Management;
12. Explain the content of the methodical portfolio, participate in the discussion in the process with the purpose of reasoned defend.

Program passport

Speciality Name
Health Management
Speciality Code
7M10101
Faculty
Faculty of Medicine and Health

disciplines

Biostatistics
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline: The course aims to form a master students' ability in statistical data analysis, principles of adequate choice and application of biostatistical methods, interpretation of their results for making decisions and using computer statistical programs in the field of public health. As a result of studying the discipline, the master student will be able to: - bathing skills and abilities of statistical data analysis, principles of adequate selection and application of statistical methods, -interpret results for decision-making in the field of public health and health care using computer statistical programs. -Apply different methods of analysis and interpretation based on biostatistics. -Generate the scientific knowledge obtained in their own scientific clinical research. The course covers the basics of medical statistics and the organization of the statistical part of the study. Statistical analysis, methods of processing the results of biomedical research. Relative values. Average values and indices of variation. The use of average values for assessing the health status of the population. Population and sample. The parameters and Estimation theory. Confidence interval. The Validity & Reliability of different Assessment Methods. Simple regression and correlation. Nonparametric criteria. Graphical images in a statistical study. Use of computer programs in the processing of statistical data. Health statistics of the population. Analysis of mortality and morbidity of the population. Method of standardization, its meaning and application.

Foreign Language (professional)
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose is to acquire and improve competencies by international standards of foreign language education and to communicate in an intercultural, professional, and scientific environment. A master's student must integrate new information, understand the organization of languages, interact in society, and defend his point of view.

Fundamentals of management teaching methodology
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: is the training of professional professionals with applied and theoretical methods in the field of management and using their knowledge to solve practical problems aimed at ensuring a rational business management at the level of the company, enterprise, organization in modern conditions. Successful mastering of the discipline "Fundamentals of Management" will allow you to apply this knowledge in the practical work of a professional manager. As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: - to advise medical organizations on how to bring them to the level of efficiency and competitiveness by focusing on global market values - design a holistic pedagogical process in accordance with the laws, laws and principles of education; - explain the dynamics of the development of the learning process for management through connections and dependencies of its components: from the perspective of a systems approach; criterion assessment; reachability of learning outcomes; - to build a learning process that is close to the style of work of a professional manager (top, middle, lower management) in various organizations in various sectors of the economy and in particular in the health care system, - to master the primary elements of self-realization - self-determination in life and in a specific situation, to master the culture of self-management, - describe different approaches to university management (university management - linear, structural, matrix): structure, quality, reputation; - assess and manage the processes of organizing education, aimed at improving the structure, quality, reputation based on modern approaches and management skills During the study of the discipline students will learn following aspects: Pedagogical science and its place in the system of human sciences; modern paradigm of higher education, megatrends of educational development and the Bologna process; system of higher vocational education in Kazakhstan. management teaching methodology; technology for compiling teaching materials for management; management in education, how to advise medical organizations and bring them to the level of efficiency and competitiveness by focusing on global market values; design a holistic pedagogical process in accordance with the laws, laws and principles of education; development dynamics of the management training process, the learning process close to the style of work of a professional manager in the health care system, self-management culture.

Fundamentals of research methodology in health management
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of "Organization and Planning of Scientific Research (in English)": to form the skills of research work, including the development of research methodology. As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: - own modern conceptual approaches and the conceptual apparatus of science and practice of world mass media research; - systematize, analyze and summarize information reflecting trends in the world practice of scientific research in the field of mass media; - master the basic methods of organizing and planning the content strategy in media research; - apply qualitative research methods in scientific work: observation included, in-depth interviews, focus groups and textual analyzes. During the study of the discipline students will learn following aspects: The training course allows you to interpret and critically evaluate the media experience in the framework of various paradigms of media research, to use data collection methods in an empirical study.

Health economics and financing
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main Purpose: To familiarize students with the basic principles of the behavior of individual economic units and methods of microeconomic analysis in health care system, the formation of students' knowledge, skills and practical skills in the field of microeconomics. As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: - be able to use the methods of microeconomic analysis in health care, - apply skills and practical skills in the field of microeconomics. - to master the methods of macroeconomic analysis in health care, -to evaluate macroeconomic indicators, disclose the contents of macroeconomic policy. -analyze the data of economic calculations for the activities of the medical organization, - understand the types of financing in health care, - carry out a clinical and economic analysis of a medical organization, -determine the profitability of the hospital, - possess the tools of economic impact to improve the activities of the medical organization. In the process of studying the discipline: The subject "Economics" refers to the number of fundamental disciplines in the training of specialists in economic areas. Modern microeconomics - the science of rational decision-making with limited resources. It creates a basis for understanding the economic behavior of households and firms in a market economy, their economic relationships. Macroeconomics considers the economy as a whole, issues of economic growth analysis in health care system, inflation and unemployment, monetary and fiscal policy. The course on macroeconomics seems to be the most important from the point of view of studying global economic phenomena taking place in the country and abroad.

History and Philosophy of Science
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose: Understanding of modern philosophy as a system of scientific knowledge, including worldview in rational-theoretical comprehension. The discipline includes aspects of the evolution and development of scientific thinking, historical moments, the contribution of scientists and scientific schools to the formation of science, and ethical and social aspects of scientific activity.

Macro and Microeconomics
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose: To familiarize students with the basic principles of the behavior of individual economic units and methods of microeconomic analysis in health care system, the formation of students' knowledge, skills and practical skills in the field of microeconomics. As a result of studying the discipline, the master student will be able to: -differentiate the functions of fiscal policy, the system of financing health care; -analyze the sources of income; - be able to apply the principles of macroeconomics of health; -to understand the importance and role of microeconomics in a medical organization; -identify types of financing in the health care system; - consider medical personnel as an economic entity for further economic analysis; - master the methods of macroeconomic analysis in health care with the study of macroeconomic indicators, - establish cause-and-effect relationships that lie in making an economic decision, disclose the content of macroeconomic policy.. During the study of the discipline students will learn following aspects: The study of macroeconomics and microeconomics in health care, their differences. Mastering the basics of macroeconomics, research, forecasting the economic picture as a whole, identifying common qualities, properties, signs, mastering micro-economics, studying economic processes related to the state and activities of the health system. The development of the themes - the formation of the budget, the revenue part, the function of fiscal policy; structure of the health budget, types of budget and regulatory funding.

Management
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline - to develop students' understanding of modern concepts of financial management, financial planning skills, budgeting of cash flows of investment projects, analysis of the company's financial performance, calculation and analysis of profitability and risks in the conduct of international business. Will be studied: fundamentals of foreign and domestic management theory; management tools; methods of strategic planning, organization of powers, personnel incentives and quality control of work performed.

Management in the system and healthcare organizations
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline - to develop students' understanding of modern concepts of financial management of medical organizations, financial planning skills, budgeting of cash flows of investment projects, analysis of the company's financial performance, calculation and analysis of profitability and risks in the conduct of international business. As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: - reveal the essence of the fundamental concepts of financial management; - identify the main sources of funding; - analyze the content of the company's financial statements; - assess the profitability, risks and effectiveness of financial decisions made. - evaluate the effectiveness of financial activities and capital management of the enterprise of heakth care system; - to acquire skills in financial management of the enterprise of medicine . During the study of the discipline students will learn following aspects:: 1. The specifics of international financial management. 2. International company as an object of management of financial management. 3. Instruments of the international financial market.4. Short-term financing of an international company. 5. Long-term financing of an international company. 6.Suschestvo, goals and objectives of investment design, etc

Pedagogy
  • Number of credits - 3
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline: the formation of professional competence through the assimilation of theoretical foundations and practice-oriented aspects of pedagogical science. As a result of mastering the course, students will be able to: explain the theoretical and methodological foundations of pedagogy; systematize the basic concepts of pedagogy; apply forms, methods and means of interaction with participants in the educational process; design the educational process; plan professional activities taking into account the laws and principles of learning, development, education; evaluate the social role of the teaching profession in modern society.

Psychology
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The course "Psychology of Management" forms the competencies of undergraduates necessary for the professional activities in the framework of managerial relations. Purpose: provision of scientifically based training of highly qualified specialists on the basis of study and analysis of psychological conditions and peculiarities of management activity in the process of professional formation within the selected specialty.

Regulatory financing and budgeting in health care
  • Number of credits - 5
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline is Administrative management the ability to understand, critically analyze and apply professional methodological knowledge, research methods, understand research problems in health technology assessment and risk management. As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: -to understand the financing mechanism in health care -differentiate the types of financing in health care, clearly distinguish funding for the guaranteed amount of free Medina care, - to understand the specifics of financing a medical organization in the context of the introduction of compulsory social health insurance, -to evaluate the effectiveness of different models of financing the organization, - be able to carry out assessment of funding for clinical and cost groups, for stimulating per capita norms, etc. - use tariffs correctly to estimate the cost of medical services. In this course, the student will receive the following knowledge and skills: the notion of assessing medical technologies as an important component of health policy, the goals and objectives of standardizing medical technology assessment, the procedure and stages of assessing medical technologies, will examine the analysis of studies on the effectiveness and safety of medical Technology, analysis of economic feasibility studies of medical technologies (clinical and economic analysis), analysis of additional information on medical technology Social and ethical aspects of the application of medical technologies, will gain the skills to write a report on the evaluation of medical technologies, on risk management - as a system of measures that reduces or prevents the impact of danger, quality management of medical care - as the basis for patient safety, risk analysis in medicine and health care.

Data for 2021-2024 years

disciplines

Corporate Health Management
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline the acquisition by students of general cultural and professional competences in the methods of collecting, processing, mathematical analysis and information transfer in solving applied problems of corporate management, mastering the general laws of the organization's functioning, determining the effectiveness of its activities; - knowledge of general and specific issues of creation, content, and management of corporate organizations. As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: - Analyze organizational and management decisions and evaluate their consequences. - To be able to use elements of corporate governance in the organization’s activities, - Distinguish between the features of the board of directors and the supervisory board, - Assess the level of development of corporate culture in the Median organization, - Understand the role and importance of corporate governance on the final results of the medical organization, - Develop independent research in accordance with the developed program - Critically evaluate the results obtained by domestic and foreign researchers - Criticize current scientific issues - Distinguish between corporate governance patterns In the process of studying the discipline, master degree students get acquainted with the issues of leadership and models and methods of decision-making in the sphere of improving public health, the necessary psychological traits for educating the managers of the new formation. When transforming any system or organization, the internal transformation of personnel is always preceded. The manager needs to work with the medical staff to ensure that the work of the medical institution is consistent with established standards in the field of health. The model of management decisions consists of: missions and goals of the medical organization, resources (costs and profits) of the organization and optimization of resources for the implementation of preventive measures.

EHealth
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose of the discipline: master the theory and practice of digitalization of health care, mastering the basics of e-health, registers, health passports in order to improve the quality of medical services provided. During the study of course, master degree student should be competent in: -work with the principles, methods and means of building medical information systems, medical information resources; - analyze the ways and means of interaction of medical information systems using modern computer technology and new information technologies; - apply the skills of design, development, implementation and operation of medical information systems in medical institutions of various profiles. - demonstrate skills in the scientific team, generate new ideas (creativity) - apply the results of the development of fundamental and applied disciplines for the development of digital technologies used in health care. The current reality dictates the high requirements for domestic health care, namely: more high-tech methods of diagnosis and treatment, advances in pharmacology and cell therapy, etc. This discipline introduces the students to the existing software in healthcare, with the work of the UNHS (Unified National Health System), with electronic documentation in the clinical sector, automation of processes in medical organizations, as well as issues of telemedicine, medical technology software - CT, MRI and SMART - medicine.

External and internal examination of the quality of medical services
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the course form the ability to correctly interpret and use quality standards and assess the quality of the provision of medical services, the activities of departments and the medical organization as a whole As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: -Work with the types of audit work (external and internal) and regulatory audit documents. - critically analyze the conduct of audit work in a medical organization (stages of expertise, quality control of medical services in the hospital and clinic). - justify each stage of the audit work - evaluate the results of audit work in a medical organization - to assess the adequacy of the measures used by the medical organization to ensure the achievement of their goals, within the framework of the strategic objectives, - assess the reliability and effectiveness of the internal control system - develop recommendations for the improvement of audit work Course "External and internal audit". Organization and conduct of audit work in a medical organization. In the process of studying the discipline, undergraduates get acquainted with the goals and objectives of the internal audit program. The purpose of the clinical audit is to study the retrospective and current analysis of the medical and diagnostic measures performed to ensure that they meet the established standards in the field of health care.

Hospital management
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the course To form the ability to critically evaluate and compare the process of providing a wide range of medical services to citizens of Kazakhstan and abroad based on the introduction of advanced medical technologies. As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: - be able to use the received theoretical knowledge and skills in management of a medical organization; -analyze the production and economic activities of state health organizations that directly provide medical services; - evaluate the production and market business activities of commercial health organizations on the part of hired managers attracted by the owners. - to make management decisions to improve the quality of medical services, - to form an estimate of the expenses necessary for running a hospital case, - manage medical, support personnel performing health services using motivational tools, - understand the financing structure of a medical organization, - develop strategic planning for the effectiveness of the clinic, - to analyze the data of clinical activities, -Differentiate patient flows by applying innovative management solutions. In the course of studying the course to form master degree As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: To familiarize with the key problems of health management, as well as the changing role in the organization of the management of health care and medical services. To study medical services in order to improve the efficiency of production technology, through managing people, the ability to achieve a certain profit-goal, using the intellect and motives of the employee

HR-technologies in healthcare
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - Purpose of discipline: form students' managerial thinking that considers personnel management (HR-management) as a priority and dominant of managerial professionalism; to give students knowledge about the methodology and technology of HR management; to prepare students for the independent formulation and meaningful solution of theoretical and practical problems in the management of the organization’s personnel. As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: - Application of theoretical knowledge and practical skills that enable the professional performance of managerial functions in the promotion, encouragement and remuneration of employees of the organization. - critical analysis of the order of application of disciplinary actions - implementation of methods for assessing the effectiveness of tangible and intangible systems incentives in organizations - development of the basis of training, organization and research on the possibility of satisfaction and practical use of personnel with employees working in the organization - substantiation of the basic theoretical concepts of work motivation, as well as methods of their research, - plan work with staff in accordance with the strategy of the company; -to apply in practice modern technologies of marketing, selection, selection, hiring, adaptation, training, motivation, business evaluation, personnel career management -; evaluate the economic and social effectiveness of the personnel management system and technology, - To possess: the conceptual and categorical apparatus of the discipline, the skills of developing and implementing programs and projects in the personnel management system The discipline studies the key problems of management in health care, as well as the changing role in the organization of health care management and medical services. Management is one of the types of influence on people, the art of producing the right products, providing medical services to improve the efficiency of production technology, by managing people, the ability to achieve a certain profit goal, using the intellect and motives of the worker.

Intersectoral collaboration and health insurance
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The purpose of the discipline to form the theoretical and practical foundations of the intersectoral approach among the undergraduates in health promotion strategies, the role of health insurance in the social protection of the public's interests in health protection. As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: - analyze the theoretical and practical foundations of an intersectoral approach in health promotion strategies, - discuss the role of medical insurance in social protection of public interests in health protection - criticize the main problems of health systems - work with the system of compulsory medical insurance -plan potential changes in the health insurance system Annotation. The impact on the determinants of health is best achieved through intersectoral participation. Ministries of Health and public health authorities are increasingly acting as initiators of intersectoral interactions in healthcare and act as representatives and advocates of health interests. As an initial measure to improve the health of the population, strategies that shape the social determinants of health can be used. Compulsory social health insurance is an effective mechanism for realizing the joint responsibility of the state, departments, the employer, citizens themselves for the health of the population.

Standardization, accreditation and licensing in health care
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main Purpose: - Practical application of stages of licensing, accreditation and standardization - Submission of recommendations for improving the accreditation and licensing process - Application of the procedure and procedure of medical organization accreditation - Summarize the results of licensing - Discussion of the main objectives of accreditation of a medical organization In the course of studying the course to form students' abilities: To learn a process how to improve the quality and effectiveness of the provided medical services and monitor them. This discipline makes it possible to determine the level of compliance of the medical assistance provided to the standards approved by the authorized body and based on the current level of development of legislation and licensing procedures. In the process of studying, students will be familiarized with the procedure for licensing medical activities in the Republic of Kazakhstan, working with ISO standards, their basic requirements, guidelines and characteristics, and will consider the accreditation process that helps healthcare providers to objectively improve the quality of medical Services.

Strategic Health Management
  • Type of control - [RK1+MT+RK2+Exam] (100)
  • Description - The main purpose of the discipline: to form the ability to apply the knowledge and skills of statistical data analysis and statistical methods in medicine. As a result of mastering the discipline, the student is able to: analyze the basic methods of generalization and statistical analysis; - compare statistics in medicine; - apply statistics for educational and scientific purposes; - summarize the results of statistical research; - to evaluate the main methods of statistical analysis. During the study of the discipline master degree students will learn following aspects: The course covers the basics of medical statistics and the organization of the statistical part of the study. Statistical analysis, methods of processing the results of biomedical research. Relative values. Average values and indices of variation. The use of average values for assessing the health status of the population. Population and sample. The parameters and Estimation theory. Confidence interval. The Validity & Reliability of different Assessment Methods. Simple regression and correlation. Nonparametric criteria. Graphical images in a statistical study. Use of computer programs in the processing of statistical data. Health statistics of the population. Analysis of mortality and morbidity of the population. Method of standardization, its meaning and application.

Data for 2021-2024 years

INTERNSHIPS

Pedagogical
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - Aim оf discipline: formation of the ability to carry out educational activities in universities, to design the educational process and conduct certain types of training sessions using innovative educational technologies.

Research
  • Type of control - Защита практики
  • Description - The purpose of the practice: gaining experience in the study of an actual scientific problem, expand the professional knowledge gained in the learning process, and developing practical skills for conducting independent scientific work. The practice is aimed at developing the skills of research, analysis and application of economic knowledge.

Data for 2021-2024 years