What is an MSc Director of Healthcare Establishments?
The MSc Director of Healthcare Institutions provides training for management positions in the medico-social and healthcare sectors. It is RNCP level 7 certified by the Ministry of Employment. The first year lays the foundations in management, human resources and healthcare law. The second year develops expertise in strategic management, financial management and quality of care. This professional programme prepares students to manage public or private healthcare organisations.
Professional certification
Level 7 (EU) professional certification for Directors of Health Establishments, NSF code(s) 315, awarded by INSEEC MSc, registered under number 37151 in the RNCP (Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles) by decision of the Director General of France Compétences.
Objectives and skills
The aim of the MSc Director of Healthcare Establishments is to train professionals capable of steering and managing healthcare and medico-social establishments. You will learn to develop an overall strategy, manage multidisciplinary teams and guarantee the quality of care.
The programme develops the following key skills:
- Designing and supporting a healthcare establishment’s strategy.
- Organising and managing the development of the healthcare establishment.
- To oversee the school’s accounting and financial management.
- Designing and steering the quality approach and risk management policy within a healthcare establishment.
- Managing teams and supporting HR projects.
The courses
The courses presented below are given as examples and may vary slightly depending on the teaching campus. Course content is adapted each year to take account of developments in the medico-social sector, regulatory reforms and public health issues.
The pace of courses may differ from campus to campus and depending on whether the course is being run under a work placement agreement (initial) or a professionalization/apprenticeship contract (continuing).
The work-study contract must be signed for a period of 12 months (MSc 2) or 24 months (MSc1 + MSc 2).
1ʳᵉ year – Cross-disciplinary and foundation courses
60 ECTS credits – 441 h
This first year develops the managerial and management skills that are essential for any director of a healthcare establishment.
- Business English
- Corporate strategy and business plan
- Software and decision-support tools
- Budget management and dashboards
- Negotiation applied to HR
1ʳᵉ year – Specialised courses
Specialised courses develop skills in human resources management and the management of healthcare establishments.
- Digitalising HR
- Employment law
- Employment law
- Management and leadership
- Social policy and innovation
- Psychology of work and organisations
- Individual and collective behaviour within the company
- Organisational specificities and human resources management
- Recruitment techniques
- Remuneration policy and payslips
- Analysis of user and family satisfaction
- External communications for healthcare institutions
- DES Masterclass
2ᵉ year
60 ECTS credits – 441 h
The second year deepens expertise with advanced modules in strategic management, financial management and the quality of healthcare establishments.
Strategy for a healthcare establishment
- Economics of health and ageing
- Ethics, good treatment and human rights
- Health law
- Applied research dissertation
Managing development
- Specific organisational features of healthcare establishments
- Overall management of a medical-social establishment
- Relations with supervisory bodies
- Experience and marketing
Accounting and financial management
- Financial statements and diagnosis
- Management and financing tools
- Accounting and financial analysis
- Evaluation and budget settings
- Management control of personal services activities
- Activity-based pricing and information systems
- Accounting
Quality and risk management
- Quality management and certification in healthcare establishments
- Conflict management and industrial relations management
- Risk management, health and safety
Managing HR teams and projects
- Team management and individual support
- Crisis management and communication
- Professional tools and methods
Assessment procedures
The two years of the programme combine expertise in healthcare management with work placements in healthcare facilities, available for both initial and sandwich courses.
Course validation
- Each level requires 60 ECTS credits to be certified.
- The MSc degree is awarded on successful completion of the two years, totalling 120 ECTS credits.
- To be awarded the qualification, all blocks of skills must be fully consolidated.
- Each block requires complete success with a minimum threshold of 10/20 for all the skills assessed.
- Partial validation of a block is not possible.
Conditions for obtaining certification
- Mastery of four equivalent blocks of cross-disciplinary skills is required for all courses.
- A minimum of 132 days in a healthcare establishment during the second year (MSc 2) for participants on initial training.
Assessment procedures
Your learning path is rigorously monitored throughout the entire programme via :
- Regular face-to-face checks and summative assessments.
- Examinations of individual and/or group health situations.
- Individual and/or team oral presentations.
- Individual and/or group written reports.
- Field and practical studies in healthcare establishments.
- An applied research dissertation examining a problem in the management of healthcare establishments, defended before a jury of hospital and university professionals (in the second year).
Is this diploma recognised by the State?
Yes, it is an official certification from the Ministry of Labour. Qualiopi guarantees the quality of INSEEC and its training courses.
- A demanding quality label appreciated by companies
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Professional experience
Internships
Internships or work-study placements give you the opportunity to manage strategic projects in healthcare establishments. You’ll manage multi-disciplinary teams, optimise budgets and guarantee the quality of care to develop your expertise and accelerate your integration into the world of work.
INSEEC supports you
Personalized support in your search for work-study programs or internships in healthcare and medical-social institutions.
Jobs dating
Monthly meetings to meet our partner companies in the health and medical-social sector.
Match’Up
Thousands of work-study programs and internships in healthcare facilities, nursing homes, clinics, and medical-social institutions.
Corporate and Alumni Relations Department
A network of 10,000 partner companies and 115,000 alumni to help you launch your career in healthcare.
Coaching Workshop
Weekly group or individual workshops: CV, interview, cover letter, professional attitude, LinkedIn, etc.
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What are the career opportunities after an MSc in Health Establishment Management?
After completing INSEEC’s MSc Director of Healthcare Establishments, you will have many opportunities to join the management of healthcare, medico-social and personal services establishments. You will benefit from rapid development prospects towards strategic management positions.
Application
What are the entry requirements for the MSc Director of Healthcare Establishments?
Admission to 1st year
- Accessible to holders of a minimum of 3 years’ higher education in the fields of health, medical-social care, management, human resources, law or economics: university degree, professional degree, Bachelor’s degree from a business school or BUT.
- Open to healthcare professionals (nurses, midwives, medical professionals, medical representatives) wishing to move into management positions.
- Apply using the online application form.
Admission to 2nd year
- Open to holders of a validated bac +4 in the fields of health, management, management or law: University Master 1, 1ʳᵉ year Master’s degree in business school or equivalent.
- Accessible to senior managers in the health sector and healthcare executives through validation of prior learning.
- Apply using the online application form.
Your application
- Submitting your application
- Admission test
- Eligibility results
School fees
What are the tuition fees for the MSc Director of Healthcare Institutions?
Tuition fees for the INSEEC MSc vary from year to year. Several sources of finance are available to help you.
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year11 390€
- 2nd year 1 year13 450€
- MSc’s degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year10 990€
- 2nd year 1 year13 890€
- MSc’s degree
Financial aid
INSEEC offers a number of financial aid schemes:
Alternating work placements or work-study contracts
Banking partnerships and their advantages
- 3rd year undergraduate
- 1st year 1 year11 390€
- 2nd year 1 year13 450€
- MSc’s degree
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What are the objectives of the MSc Director of Healthcare Establishments?
The Master of Science in Health Facility Management trains professionals capable of :
- Designing and supporting a healthcare establishment’s strategy.
- Organising and managing the development of the healthcare establishment.
- To oversee the school’s accounting and financial management.
- Designing and steering the quality approach and risk management policy within a healthcare establishment.
- Managing teams and supporting HR projects.
This course prepares students for management positions in various public and private healthcare structures.
Is INSEEC’s MSc Director of Healthcare Institutions recognised by the State?
Yes, the programme delivers the RNCP 37151 level 7 title “Director of Healthcare Establishments”, recognised by the State and registered on the Répertoire National des Certifications Professionnelles. This qualification facilitates access to management positions in the medico-social and healthcare sectors.
What is the duration of INSEEC’s MSc in Health Facilities Management?
The course lasts 2 years (MSc 1 + MSc 2) for holders of a Bac +3, or 1 year (MSc 2 only) for those who have validated a Bac +4. You can join the 2ᵉ year directly depending on your course of study and experience gained in the healthcare sector.
Are there any internship or work-study opportunities during the MSc Director of Healthcare Establishments?
Yes, this Master of Science in Health Facilities Management can be taken on a sandwich course over 12 months (MSc 2) or 24 months (MSc 1 + MSc 2).
Work-linked training gives you the chance to gain practical experience in a healthcare establishment, EHPAD, clinic or medico-social facility, and to develop your career in a real medical environment.
Which languages are used for courses and exams?
Courses are taught in French. Business English courses are integrated into the programme to reinforce your language skills and prepare you for exchanges with foreign partners, particularly in the context of major international health organisations.
What support services are available for students?
The Corporate Relations and Alumni Department offers personalised support to students through a range of initiatives:
- Monthly job dating with partner healthcare establishments.
- Match’Up platform offering work-linked training opportunities.
- Coaching workshops to help you prepare your application and covering letter.
- Presentation of management positions available in the sector.
See our Companies page for more information.
Is there an active INSEEC alumni network to help with professional integration?
Yes, you benefit from access to the network of 115,000 INSEEC graduates working in the healthcare sector. This network facilitates mentoring, the exchange of knowledge between professionals and access to managerial positions in various health and medico-social organisations, wherever you choose to work.
What scientific fields are covered in the curriculum?
The programme integrates knowledge of health economics, clinical research, medico-social innovation and the management of healthcare establishments. Students develop expertise in management sciences applied to the medical sector, in addition to previous training in biology, pharmacy or medicine for those coming from these university courses.
How does the programme prepare you for innovations in the medical-social sector?
The course incorporates the challenges of innovation linked to the digitalisation of healthcare organisations, new ways of providing care and sustainable development. Students from France and abroad will learn about the major trends based on the regulatory environment and the innovations proposed in various medical and medico-social structures.
What soft skills have been developed as a result of the MSc Director of Healthcare Establishments?
The soft skills acquired during this MSc include :
- Leadership and management of multidisciplinary teams.
- Analytical skills and strategic decision-making.
- Crisis management and complex situations.
- Professional ethics and good treatment.
- Adaptability to regulatory changes.
These soft skills are essential for responsible management positions. See the full presentation of the degree and tuition fees on our website. To submit your application and covering letter, contact the admissions department, which will guide you according to your university degree in science, biology, pharmacy or medicine, and your course of study.
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