Faculty of Economic, Administrative and Social Sciences
Health Management
Applications open
Tuition and study format
Academic year: 2026/27
Intakes and application dates
- 2026/2027 Ön BaşvuruApplications openJanuary 1, 2026 — August 31, 2027
Programme information package
The programme's definition and learning outcomes, as the university publishes them in its official information package.
Programme definition
Qualification Awarded
Health Management Undergraduate Program graduates receive the title of "Health Manager".
Level of Qualification (Short Cycle , First Cycle , Second Cycle, Third Cycle)
Undergraduate
Specific Admission Requirements
The student who wants to enroll in the department must have completed the processes / passed the exams determined by the ÖSYM within the framework of the academic and legal legislation of the university. A student who has started his / her education in a domestic or foreign equivalent program can apply for undergraduate transfer. The acceptance of students is examined before the semester starts, taking into account the terms of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are specially evaluated. More detailed information about admission to the university is available in the Institution Introduction Catalog. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined with an agreement can take the courses given in the department.
Specific Arrangements For Recognition Of Prior Learning (Formal, Non-Formal and Informal)
Formal
Qualification Requirements and Regulations
In the Department of Health Management, which consists of theoretical courses, the student must successfully complete all of the available courses (total 240 ECTS) after four years of education and have a GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00. In addition, in order for the students to graduate, they must have completed the Summer Internship with Professional Practice I and Professional Practice II.
Profile of The Programme
The education period of the program is four years and the language of instruction is Turkish. The program includes compulsory and elective courses with theoretical content related to the field of health management. In addition, in the second semester of the fourth grade, the program includes an internship called Professional Practice at Work. Thus, students who complete their courses and internships are graduated with the title of Health Manager.
Occupational Profiles of Graduates With Examples
The student who wants to enroll in the department must have completed the processes / passed the exams determined by the ÖSYM within the framework of the academic and legal legislation of the university. A student who has started his / her education in a domestic or foreign equivalent program can apply for undergraduate transfer. The acceptance of students is examined before the semester starts, taking into account the terms of each student and the degree to which they apply, and are specially evaluated. More detailed information about admission to the university is available in the Institution Introduction Catalog. Students coming from abroad within the scope of student exchange programs approved by the university and whose limits are determined with an agreement can take the courses given in the department.
Access to Further Studies
Those who successfully graduate from the Department of Health Management have the right to pursue a postgraduate education in any institution where the graduates of the Health Management Department are accepted.
Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading
QUANTIFICATION AND CONSIDERATION Measurement and evaluation criteria of each course are arranged separately according to ECTS principles. For this reason, measurement, evaluation and scoring are explained in the course introduction and application form for each course. Those who want to get information on this subject can look at the relevant parts of the course application form.
Graduation Requirements
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS To be successful in all the courses required to graduate, and in the 8th semester of the student; "1) Professional applications on the job, (+ report), 2) To work permanently in a company (+ report), 3) Applied research project (Graduation Thesis)" must be completed successfully by choosing the appropriate one.
Mode of Study (Full-Time, Part-Time, E-Learning )
Tam Zamanlı
Address, Programme Director or Equivalent
Head of Health Management Department Suzan Ergün, MD Assistant Professor suzan.ergun@nisantasi.edu.tr Maslak Mah., 1453 Söğütözü Sokak Ağaoğlu Maslak 1453 No: 20, 34398 Sarıyer / İstanbul
Facilities
1 professor, 1 associate professor, 1 lecturer and 1 research assistant work in the Department of Health Management. The program continues its education by taking advantage of the classrooms and computer rooms equipped with all the necessary equipment for education in the department. The department has a library, conference hall, dining hall, canteen and gym that our students can use.
Programme outcomes
- Follows and uses all kinds of updated information (scientific knowledge, legislation, etc.) related to his field. It adopts lifelong learning as a principle and has the awareness that research-based knowledge is the most important acquisition.
- Gains the ability to make disciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork.
- Has knowledge about social, environmental and behavioral factors related to the improvement of community and individual health.
- Evaluates the personality, culture and behavioral characteristics of healthcare professionals and directs them in line with the goals of the institution.
- Gains the ability to adapt professional knowledge and skills to contemporary and scientific developments.
- Can determine the vision, goals and objectives of the organization in the fields in which he / she works.
- Recognizes the sub-departments of health system organization and the employees in these departments, has knowledge about the duties, authorities and responsibilities of the employees.
- Can use Turkish language effectively in written and verbal communication; He / she can follow the international literature on his / her field and know at least one foreign language at an intermediate level in terms of communicating.
- Gains the ability to take professional ethics and responsibility.
- It helps to inspect and teach data by taking into consideration social, scientific, cultural and ethical values in the stages of collection, interpretation, implementation and announcement of data related to the field.
- Reflects the management philosophy and management functions to management practices in accordance with each unit.
Programme outcomes and the Turkish Qualifications Framework
Each line is an item of the Turkish Qualifications Framework; the numbers beside it are the programme outcomes that meet it.
KNOWLEDGE
- 1
Possess advanced level theoretical and practical knowledge supported by textbooks with updated information, practice equipments and other resources
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
SKILLS
- 1
Use of advanced theoretical and practical knowledge within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 - 2
Interpret and evaluate data, define and analyze problems, develop solutions based on research and proofs by using acquired advanced knowledge and skills within the field
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 6 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Competence to Work Independently and Take Responsibility )
- 1
Conduct studies at an advanced level in the field independently
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 10 - 2
Take responsibility both as a team member and individually in order to solve unexpected complex problems faced within the implementations in the field
Programme outcomes4 · 6 · 11 - 3
Planning and managing activities towards the development of subordinates in the framework of a project
Programme outcomes2 · 3 · 5 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10
COMPETENCES ( Learning Competence )
- 1
Evaluate the knowledge and skills acquired at an advanced level in the field with a critical approach
Programme outcomes2 · 5 · 8 · 11 - 2
Determine learning needs and direct the learning
Programme outcomes1 · 2 · 4 · 7 - 3
Develop positive attitude towards lifelong learning
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 8 · 9 · 10 · 11
COMPETENCES ( Communication and Social Competence )
- 1
Inform people and institutions, transfer ideas and solution proposals to problems in written and orally on issues in the field
Programme outcomes1 · 11 - 2
Share the ideas and solution proposals to problems on issues in the field with professionals and non-professionals by the support of qualitative and quantitative data
Programme outcomes1 · 4 · 6 · 9 - 3
Organize and implement project and activities for social environment with a sense of social responsibility
Programme outcomes5 · 7 · 10 - 4
Monitor the developments in the field and communicate with peers by using a foreign language at least at a level of European Language Portfolio B1 General Level
Programme outcomes3 · 8 - 5
Use informatics and communication technologies with at least a minimum level of European Computer Driving License Advanced Level software knowledge
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 7 · 9
COMPETENCES ( Field Specific Competence )
- 1
Act in accordance with social, scientific, cultural and ethic values on the stages of gathering, implementation and release of the results of data related to the field
Programme outcomes1 · 3 · 5 · 6 · 11 - 2
Possess sufficient consciousness about the issues of universality of social rights, social justice, quality, cultural values and also, environmental protection, worker's health and security
Programme outcomes2 · 4 · 6 · 7 · 8 · 9 · 10