Health Administration Master (Non-Thesis)

Tarih: 07.12.2023

General Information

Students who graduate by completing the master's degree in Health Management graduate as health institutions management science experts who have reached a sufficient level in health management, who are open to development in their field, who can fulfill the requirements of independent and joint work when necessary, who are responsible, knowledgeable, enlightened, and who have adopted the principle of adherence to ethical rules.

Students who successfully complete and graduate from the Department of Health Management have the potential to be employed as middle and senior managers responsible for administrative, financial and technical affairs in a wide range of service areas, especially hospitals, public and private sector health institutions and organizations, as well as general health management.

In order to meet the manpower needs of our country in this field, Lokman Hekim University Health Management Master's Program with Thesis was established with the decision of the Council of Higher Education dated 23.09.2020. Although the language of instruction of the program is Turkish, foreign language (English) resources are also used in the education process. The program is carried out by faculty members who are experts in the field of Health Management. An average of 8 students are accepted to the program each year.

Earned degree

Master's Degree in Health Management

Admission and Registration Requirements

Student applications, admission and final registrations to the Health Management Master's Program with Thesis are made in accordance with Lokman Hekim University Institute of Health Sciences Graduate Education and Training Directive. In addition, before each application period, with the recommendation of the Department of Health Management and the decision of the Institute Board of Directors, the special conditions required for the applicants, the place and date of the entrance exam are determined and announced before the application.

Students who are graduates of 4-year undergraduate programs of universities and graduates of other related faculties who have a bachelor's degree deemed appropriate by the Graduate School Board with the recommendation of the Academic Board of the Department can apply to the Master's Program in Health Management with Thesis.

Turkish or foreign students who have graduated from undergraduate programs in foreign countries must have a certificate of equivalence or recognition from the Council of Higher Education (YÖK).

For the applications to the program, it is necessary to have ALES (SAY / EA) score determined by the Institute Board, provided that it is not less than 55.

Students who meet the application requirements are taken to the scientific evaluation exam (written and/or interview).

The calculation of the overall success grade is made by taking into account the ALES score, undergraduate graduation grade point average and the results of the scientific evaluation exam. According to the general success grade ranking, the student is entitled to final registration within the quota specified.

Recognition of Prior Learning

University bachelor's degree

Qualification Requirements and Rules

In order to graduate from the Master's Program in Health Management with Thesis, the student must complete at least 21 credits and 120 ECTS (at least seven courses, seminar course and thesis study). Seminar course and thesis study are non-credit and are evaluated as pass/fail. The student must take at least half of the total credits required by the program to which he / she is affiliated, even if he / she has credit transfer courses. If the advisor deems it appropriate and necessary, courses from other programs can also be selected. 'Lokman Hekim University Graduate Education and Examination Regulations' are taken as basis in the evaluation of students' course success.

Purpose of the Program

The aim of the Master's Program in Health Management is to contribute to the science of health management in the light of contemporary and universal values and to reflect the knowledge in this field to the country's health system, health services and health institutions management processes; to train highly qualified health managers for the future of the country by providing scientific and professional development opportunities in the most effective way possible for quality, efficient and effective health service delivery.

In line with this aim, students who graduate from the program are expected to develop basic qualities such as research, critical and analytical thinking, problem solving, independent decision making, following current scientific knowledge and technology, taking responsibility and accountability, being a leader to guide colleagues, having professional values and ethical sensitivity.

Program Outcomes (Outcomes)
To have and apply current theoretical and practical knowledge related to the field of health management.
To gain the ability to understand, analyze and direct the administrative, financial, legal, technical and medical functioning of health institutions.
To be able to analyze national and international health system, health planning and policies, health sector with its economic and financial dimensions.
To have the knowledge and skills to make advanced quantitative and qualitative analyzes in health management and to apply them.
Using current scientific methods and techniques in critical and innovative thinking, decision making and problem solving in the problems arising in the health management process
To have the ability to follow the changes in the field of health management and to produce solutions specific to the country's health system.
To act in accordance with the ethical principles of scientific research, publication and management
To be able to follow scientific publications in a foreign language and to be able to communicate verbally and in writing.
With the philosophy of lifelong learning, it strives to continuously improve its knowledge and skills.
Employment Opportunities

Students who graduate from the Health Management master's program are employed as middle and senior managers responsible for administrative, financial and technical affairs in a wide range of service areas as well as general health management.

Access to Higher Degree Programs

Students who graduate from the Master's program in Health Management with Thesis can apply to doctoral programs if they meet the other necessary conditions.

Measurement and Evaluation

Students are given a course success grade for each course at the end of the semester in which they are enrolled.  The course success grade is obtained by evaluating the success of the student during the semester (midterm exams, homework, applied studies, projects, laboratories and similar studies) and the general exam together. Program courses must be successfully completed in a maximum of two years with a GPA of at least 2.50.

Graduation Requirements

In order for a student to graduate from the master's program in Health Management with thesis, he/she must have successfully completed all the courses in the program, provide a minimum of 120 ECTS credits, and have a GPA of at least 2.50 out of 4.00. After completing the courses, a student in the master's program with thesis is obliged to prepare a thesis related to his/her field, to write the results of his/her thesis in accordance with the thesis writing rules of the institute and to defend his/her thesis orally in front of the jury. The student's graduation date is the date of the thesis exam in which the master's thesis is accepted.

Mode of Study

The mode of operation is full time. If necessary, courses and exams can be held after the end of working hours on weekdays and/or on Saturdays and Sundays.

Program Officer and Contact

Prof. Dr. İsmet Şahin

Head of the Department of Interdisciplinary Health Management

E-mail: ismet.sahin@lokmanhekim.edu.tr

Tel: 444 8 548, Extension: 6214