PhD in Business Administration (Healthcare Management Specialization)

Class Profile

Class Size

25

Average Age

28

Average Work Experience

2 Years

Career Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

$1,10,000 / year

Top recruiters

Deloitte

Google

National Health and Medical Research Council

World Health Organization

Amazon

Facebook

GE Healthcare

Ministry of Health

Tesla

Instagram

Meta

Wipro

FAQs

• What are the career opportunities for graduates?
  
  Graduates often pursue careers in academia, healthcare management, government agencies, international organisations, consulting firms, and research institutes specialising in health policy and economics.
• How is the doctoral thesis structured?
  
  The thesis may be a monograph or a collection of research papers (compilation thesis) with an extended introductory chapter. It must be publicly defended.
• What kind of training is included in the programme?
  
  The programme includes coursework in advanced research methods, statistics, economics, management, and healthcare systems, as well as seminars and workshops. Students also receive training in transferable skills.
• What are the admission requirements?
  
  Applicants must hold a master’s degree (or equivalent, at least 5 years of study with 300 ECTS credits) in economics, business administration, health economics, or another relevant discipline, with strong results in quantitative and methodological courses.
• What research areas are available within the Healthcare Management specialization?
  
  Research may focus on health economics, healthcare organisation, policy and regulation, hospital management, health technology assessment, financing of healthcare systems, and efficiency and quality in healthcare delivery.
• What is the duration of the PhD Programme in Business Administration at NHH with a specialization in Healthcare Management?
  
  The programme normally takes 4 years, which includes 3 years of research and 1 year of required teaching or departmental duties.