The goal of the Master’s Degree Program “Healthcare Management” is to equip healthcare professionals and/or other professionals with specialized knowledge and managerial competencies and skills in the administration and management of healthcare units. Graduates of the program will have the ability to staff healthcare services in the public and private sectors, as well as central and regional services of the healthcare system, cultivating skills through a unique, innovative and flexible educational experience without sacrificing their professional progress and career.

European Credit Units (ECTS): 90

Teaching Language: Greek

Level of Studies: Postgraduate Degree at Master's level

Title to be Awarded: Magister Scientiae (Msc)

• Professional prospects in public and private health organizations: Prepares executives for administrative positions in the healthcare sector.
• Specialized knowledge & practical managerial skills: Focuses on the organization, administration and strategic management of healthcare units.
• Modern and constantly updated content: Incorporates new theories, practices and trends in business administration in the healthcare sector.
• Development of analytical and managerial tools: Training in data analysis methodologies and evidence-based decision-making.
• Comprehensive and intensive 18-month program: Structured curriculum with a strong core of courses and electives tailored to your professional goals.
• Exclusive distance learning: Flexibility of studies, ideal for working professionals.

The Open University of Cyprus (OUC), through its participation in the European project "Liaison Offices with the Labour Market", offers to students of all its programmes of study, the optional and free of charge Thematic Unit (i.e. Module) entitled "Industry Placement". This module provides students opportunities for a placement to gain professional experience in their particular field of study, and the hosting institution can be any public or private organisation operating in the Republic of Cyprus.

Each student has the right to participate in this offering once or twice during his / her studies, provided that s/he meets the required conditions.

Request more information by contacting the OUC Liaison Office here. 

For admission to the Master’s Degree Program, applicants are required to hold a degree from a recognized higher education institution.

Prospective students are expected to have a good command of the English language, enabling them to access and engage effectively with English-language academic and scientific literature.

The total cost of the fees for this postgraduate programme will be announced. 

Applications can be submitted exclusively online:

Application dates for the fall semester of the academic year 2026-2027: March 10 - June 8, 2026.