ECTS
120 credits
Duration
2 years
Training structure
Faculty of Economics
Presentation
The Health Systems Economics program is part of the Master's degree in Economics at the Faculty of Economics, within the Law-Economics-Management field.
It is dedicated to analyzing the economic challenges facing healthcare systems. An aging population and technological advances in healthcare are leading to major changes inthe organization of care and the financing of healthcare systems. These transformations are promoting a more integrated approach to patient care pathways and are accompanied by the emergence of new players and new tools for regulating healthcare provision.

The advantages of the training program
- STRONG SPECIALIZATION
- MULTIDISCIPLINARY TRAINING
- HIGH EMPLOYABILITY
Objectives
The Master's program aims to train economists specializing in the evaluation of health and social action programs and policies, drawing on dual expertise in health economics and quantitative methods.
The program prepares students to analyze the functioning of healthcare systems, measure the effects of policies and reforms, and conduct economic and empirical evaluations of public or organizational interventions. It develops proficiency in the statistical and econometric tools needed to exploit healthcare data and aid decision-making.
Graduates are thus able to produce rigorous analyses for public authorities, health organizations, and medical-social structures.
Know-how and skills
Know-how
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Design, manage, and implement evaluation processes for health programs and systems
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Evaluatinghealthcare organization projects: care pathways, coordination of stakeholders, regional groupings
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Exploiting and analyzing health data (individual data, health accounts)
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Implement evaluation methods: impact analysis, efficiency, performance, multi-criteria analysis
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Mobilizing tools to regulate healthcare provision
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Leading a successful project: planning, monitoring, reporting results
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Incorporate patient participation in the design and evaluation of devices
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Communicate analysis results clearly to specialized audiences or decision-makers
Skills
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Mastery ofthe economics of health care systems and social action
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In-depth knowledge of social protection systems
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Understanding changes in healthcare systems (chronic conditions, e-health, city/hospital coordination, care/support)
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Mastery of quantitative and statistical methods applied to health
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Skills in evaluating health policies and programs
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Understanding the challenges ofaccess to healthcare and health inequalities
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Project management and rigorous analysis skills
International dimension
Starting in their second year, students can spend a year (two semesters) at one of the 60 universities with which the Faculty of Economics has partnerships through the ERASMUS+ exchange programs, inter-university agreements, and CHARM-EU.
Organization
Knowledge assessment
The Master's programs at the Faculty of Economics are structured over two years and four semesters, based on an assessment system designed to measure students' learning progressively and comprehensively. At the end of each semester, the skills, competencies, and knowledge acquired in each Teaching Unit (UE) are assessed in one of two ways: continuous assessment or a final exam.
Continuous assessment allows for regular monitoring of student progress through several forms of evaluation: supervised assignments, graded tutorials, presentations, projects, document analysis, and active participation in class. This method encourages attendance, regular work, and the gradual acquisition of skills.
The final exam consists of a written or oral test held at the end of the semester. It aims to assess the student's overall mastery of the concepts taught and their ability to apply their knowledge in a structured and in-depth manner.
Depending on the course units, teaching methods, or learning objectives, some units may combine both assessment methods. These methods ensure fair and diverse assessment that is tailored to the nature of the course, while allowing students to develop methodology, rigor, and autonomy throughout their academic career.
Special facilities
Students with disabilities, young entrepreneurs, and high-level athletes can benefit from personalized support.
This may take the form of study arrangements, educational adaptations, or specific rights, in order to enable them to best balance their personal or professional constraints with their university education. Depending on the situation, these measures may include an adapted schedule, adjusted assessment methods, attendance facilities, individualized monitoring, or dedicated support services.
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Internships, supervised projects
Internship | Possible |
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Duration of the internship | Maximum 924 hours, or 6 months |
Internship abroad | Possible |
A true immersion in the professional world, it allows students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in class, discover how organizations work, and compare theory with practice. To get the most out of it, serious preparation is essential: learning about the host organization, defining your objectives, mobilizing your skills, and preparing for professional demands.
All Master's programs offer the possibility of doing an internship.
In Master 1, internships are possible and optional. They must be related to the program.
The internship may begin at the end of the second semester exams or be completed during university vacation periods. In all cases, it must end no later than August 31, regardless of whether the student is enrolled in a Bachelor's degree, Master's degree, or University Diploma program.
In Master 2, the internship is mandatory.
The start date is set in agreement with the academic supervisor, generally between February and March, in order to fit in with the training schedule and the requirements of the final thesis. Regardless of the period chosen, the internship mustend no later than September 30.
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Program
The program lasts two years, or four semesters.
120 ECTS
Choose one of two options:
Introduction to SAS
Project management and financial evaluation
3 creditsDigital transformation of the economy
Econometrics
Introduction to R software
Individual Research Project
Law and economics
2 creditsSurvey methods
Healthcare and social protection system
5 creditsOptional
Optional
Choose one of two options:
Economics of innovation and intellectual property
3 creditsIndustrial organization
4 creditsHealthcare system regulation
Excel / Power BI
3 creditsEconometrics of qualitative variables
Individual research project
5 creditsData analysis
3 credits
Double difference methods
3 creditsHealth and Digital Technology
3 creditsHealth and territories
2 creditsEvaluation of public policies
Multidisciplinary primary care and care pathways
2 creditsMeasuring well-being in assessment methods
2 creditsAdvanced SAS
2 creditsEnglish
2 creditsEconomic assessment and market access
2 creditsPrinciples of medical-economic evaluation
3 creditsEvaluation of non-market effects
3 creditsIntroduction to epidemiology and clinical research methods
3 creditsDouble difference method
3 credits
Admission
Admission requirements
- For Master's 1: Holder of or currently pursuinga bachelor's degree (or equivalent, three years of higher education) in economics or a similar field, recognized in France or Europe.
- For the Master 2: Have completed at least 4 years of higher education (Bac +4 / 240 ECTS) in fields related to economics or similar. A strong academic record and, in some cases, professional experience are valued.
Registration procedures
First year of master's degree
If you wish to apply for admission to Master 1, you must submit your application on the Mon Master platform .
Second year of master's degree
To gain equivalent access to the second year of the master's program, the ecandidat procedure is mandatory.
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Target audience
Students from the Montpellier Academy, the Occitanie region, France, and abroad.
Tuition fees
Tuition fees are set each year by the Ministry of Higher Education. They are accompanied by the Student and Campus Life Contribution (CVEC).
The entire program is free for students receiving scholarships.
Capacity
Recommended prerequisites
A good level inmicroeconomics, macroeconomics, mathematics, statistics, and econometrics is essential. Depending on the desired career path, certain options may be valued.
And after
Continuing education
Master's degree graduates can continue their studies, particularlyin economics, in France or abroad, especially those who are interested in research or higher education. Additional specialized training (university degrees) may also be considered depending on career plans.
The training also provides an opportunity to present the EN3S competition, which trains leaders of social protection organizations.
Professional integration
Graduates of this program mainly find employment in government agencies and organizations within the healthcare system (ministries, health insurance funds, social welfare agencies, health authorities and agencies, regional health agencies). They may also find employment in the private sector and non-profit organizations: mutual insurance companies, provident institutions, NGOs, consulting firms and research offices, pharmaceutical companies, and healthcare consulting firms.
The positions targeted correspond to management and expert roles, particularly as research officers or project managers in the field of evaluation, management, and organization of healthcare systems.
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