Master of Science in Health Economics

This course is designed to give MHEOR students an understanding of health economics issues. The course will cover a wide range of economic theories and conceptual models. It will go over resource constraints, trade-offs, efficiency, and equity. By the end of this course, students will have developed a set of analytical and conceptual tools that can be used to gain valuable insights into a variety of health care issues and problems from an economic standpoint.  

This course is intended to introduce MHEOR students to a variety of economic evaluation methods used to evaluate health care programs, services, technologies, and other interventions. The course will cover the theory, methods, and applications of technology assessment in health care. Applications will be accepted from a variety of health care settings, including pharmaceuticals. 

This course provides a foundation in healthcare systems and reimbursement systems in Saudi Arabia. Students will be able to analyze and evaluate the ethical and legal considerations of healthcare decisions, demonstrate an understanding of the transformation of the healthcare system, policies, funding systems, healthcare quality, patient safety and decision-making in healthcare organizations. This course will equip students with knowledge and skills of using and applying health technology assessment methodologies in a variety of governmental and non-governmental bodies to ensure the efficient use of resources to deliver the healthcare in Saudi Arabia.

This course is designed to give MHEOR students with a hands-on experience in conducting empirical cost-effectiveness analysis using Excel program using different model techniques. Also, students will learn how to synthesis evidence using meta-analysis and network meta-analysis

Students completing a Thesis Option master’s degree are expected to write a report, referred to as a thesis, on the results of an original investigation, in conjunction with a Master’s Advisory Committee. Length and style of the thesis vary by college/department. All these are filed with the Office of Graduate Studies. A Master’s Advisory Committee will be formed for each student and will consist of three members; an Alfaisal faculty member as the Major Advisor and Chair, and two other members, one of whom may be from an organization outside of the University. The Chair of the Committee must have research and graduate student advising experience. This Committee will assist the student in the formulation of the Thesis Project Proposal, and later advise the student in the execution of the research project, the Thesis write-up, and help the student to prepare for the oral defense.

Students completing a Thesis Option master’s degree are expected to write a report, referred to as a thesis, on the results of an original investigation, in conjunction with a Master’s Advisory Committee. Length and style of the thesis vary by college/department. All these are filed with the Office of Graduate Studies. A Master’s Advisory Committee will be formed for each student. The Chair of the Committee must have research and graduate student advising experience. This Committee will assist the student in the formulation of the Thesis Proposal, and later advise the student in the execution of the research, the Thesis write-up, and help the student to prepare for the oral defense.