Master of International Healthcare Management, Economics and Policy
Find the right way to your healthcare career.
The Master of International Healthcare Management, Economics and Policy (MIHMEP) is a one-year full-time program in English, offering 70 ECTS/CFU credits, aimed at those who want to take on challenging global roles in the healthcare sector, whether it’s the private industry, government and international organizations, or health service providers. We offer you a rigorous and specialized approach together with a global vision to broaden the horizons of healthcare management across all actors operating in the sector.
Words from the Director
Who is it for
MIHMEP students generally have a university education and a wide range of cultural and professional backgrounds, they appreciate cultural diversity and are able to cope with change, and are highly motivated and ready to face a challenging training path.
MIHMEP Edition XXV, XXVI, XXVII
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Why MIHMEP
Highlights
Calendar and contents
28th Edition 2026-2027
(8-month classes plus a 3 to 6-month internship between July and January)
Welcome week
Get to know your school, your class, and your future through a series of interactive workshops on team building, cultural diversity, group dynamics, and public speaking.
Core courses
The first term of MIHMEP is designed to provide students with the fundamental knowledge and skills needed to successfully act in the field of healthcare management, economics, and policy. At the end of the First Term students will choose a Specialization. The three options are: Global Health & Development, Healthcare Management, or Pharmaceutical & Medical Technology.
Core courses & Specializations
During the second term students attend start the Specialization Courses which allow students the flexibility to create their own curriculum.
Specializations
Students complete their Specialization Courses: Global Health & Development, Healthcare Management, Pharmaceutical & Medical Technology.
Study tour
In a sector that is constantly changing and innovating, exchanging views with companies and professionals from different contexts becomes essential. The MIHMEP study tour, which will take place during spring, pursues this goal by selecting its destination from a rich set of best practices and through a combination of lectures, testimonials, and site visits.
Internships
Internships are performed in pharmaceutical/medical device companies, national and regional health authorities, hospitals, health insurance organizations, NGOs, supranational organizations, research centers, and consulting companies, in Italy or abroad – all representing potential employment destinations opportunities.
Graduation Ceremony
A comprehensive learning experience
An engaging learning model
Teaching involves a mixture of lectures and practical sessions together with group projects and seminars with an emphasis on discussion and problem solving. These diverse methods give you opportunities for active and critical participation, and strengthen teamwork and interpersonal skills.
MIHMEP meets experts
MIHMEP meets experts is an initiative organized by MIHMEP and its Specializations (Global Health and Development, Healthcare Management, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Technologies). Experts from healthcare organizations, industry, regulatory authorities, international organizations, non-governmental organizations and consulting companies share their professional experience with MIHMEP students and give them a flavour of what their future work will be. These meetings are also a great opportunity for the students to expand and strengthen their network.
Internships
The internship projects are carried out over a period of minimum three months and require full-time commitment. During the internship, two tutors supervise students: one from the host organization and the other from the MIHMEP faculty. At the end of the project, students prepare a report describing and discussing the results of their projects and are assessed by the two tutors. Internships are the final part of the MIHMEP program, but hosting institutions may represent potential employment opportunities for you.
Faculty
MIHMEP is a 360 degree experience that prepares participants to become effective leaders, managers, policy-makers, economists, and change agents. We cover the healthcare sector and organisations of high-income countries, the global health context of low/middle income countries, and the pharmaceutica...
From day 1, MIHMEP students are exposed to the challenges and issues that healthcare managers, policy makers and consultants face in real life. Theory and practice are always connected. Throughout the program, participants work intensively to acquire the skills and knowledge required to build intern...
Admissions
We seek highly motivated candidates with clear career goals and a commitment to excellence.
Our rigorous selection process shapes a dynamic, diverse, and high-achieving MIHMEP class each year, ready to drive meaningful change across the global healthcare landscape. Our goal is to ensure that this challenging yet rewarding journey aligns with your aspirations.
Requirements:
- Degree certificate (in any discipline), transcript of the grades
- Application form
- Work experience, detailed CV
- Proficiency in English
- GMAT/GRE or SDA test
- Two references
- Interview
Fees and scholarships
Our MIHMEP program requires substantial commitment, but the returns, both personal and professional, are unmatched.
The tuition fee for MIHMEP 2026-2027 is € 30,000, payable in five installments.
Each year, SDA Bocconi School of Management, along with companies and other organizations, offers multiple merit-based scholarships and tuition waivers to support outstanding candidates.
- 100%Employed 1 year from graduation
- 47%Employed outside Italy
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Your personalized orientation
Our Guidance & Recruitment team is available to arrange a one-to-one orientation meeting, either on campus or online, or to meet you when we visit your region. These sessions are designed to help you discover SDA Bocconi and its programs, and to provide truly tailored guidance based on your goals and aspirations.
