The MPH (Master of Public Health) is a professional, management-oriented academic programme focused on public health, health policy, and the governance of population health-care systems.

The MPH programme is primarily intended for professionals working in public administration, healthcare, the non-profit sector, or organisations involved in the protection and promotion of public health. The studies integrate managerial, economic, and strategic competencies with specialist knowledge in public health and their direct application in professional practice.

The MPH (Master of Public Health) title is an internationally respected professional designation that has long been regarded as a hallmark of excellence in the fields of public health, health policy, and health-care systems management.

The MPH study programme offers specialisations in dietetics and nutrition, public health, and the management and economics of health-care institutions, and places strong emphasis on systems thinking, ethics, responsibility, and sustainability in health protection, disease prevention, and the governance of health-care and social-health institutions.

Structure of Study

The programme is adapted to students’ time availability and professional commitments. At the outset of the studies, each student works with an assigned lecturer to develop an Individual Study Plan (ISP), which reflects academic objectives and preferred pace while ensuring a transparent and well-structured progression from enrolment through to successful completion.

Lecturers are available for consultations, academic support, and assistance with specific tasks through the student’s preferred communication channels, including email, telephone, video calls, and, where appropriate, in-person meetings. This system provides not only expert guidance but also fosters personal and professional development.

Why Study MPH – Key Benefits

Studying for the MPH degree offers in particular:

  • enhancement of professional and specialist qualifications in the field of public health,

  • the prestigious internationally recognised professional title MPH,

  • development of practical managerial and analytical skills applicable in professional practice,

  • the ability to provide strategic leadership within health-care, social, and public institutions,

  • strengthening of professional authority and long-term career advancement prospects,

  • employment opportunities in senior and specialist positions within public administration, healthcare, and the non-profit and private sectors.

Graduates of the MPH programme systematically apply their acquired knowledge in decision-making, policy development, project management, and in improving the quality of public health services.

Who Is the Programme Intended For?

The MPH programme is primarily designed for:

  • graduates of secondary schools with a school-leaving certificate, tertiary professional schools, and universities,

  • professionals in healthcare, public health authorities, and the social-health sector,

  • managers and senior staff of healthcare and public institutions,

  • specialists in public administration, the non-profit sector, and preventive services,

  • all those seeking to expand both their specialist and managerial competencies in public health.

All applications are assessed individually by the Academic Senate and the Education Council, taking into account the applicant’s prior education and professional experience.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are stated excluding VAT (price including 21% VAT ).
MPH programme tuition – CZK 44 900 (CZK 54 329 incl. VAT 21%)

Tuition may be paid either in a single instalment or through an individually arranged payment schedule.

Specializations

Dietetics and nutrition, public health specialist
Graduates of the study program will gain knowledge not only in the field of healthcare management, but also in the related areas of healthcare legislation, occupational safety and health protection, quality of care, communication and ethics. Attention is also paid to alternative treatment methods that complement classical medicine. The educational program is focused on leadership, management and organizational behavior in healthcare and studying the program is suitable for all who want to bring order, meaningful rules and a fair system to the management processes in healthcare. The study is an optimal choice for managers of healthcare facilities, health professionals, doctors, social workers and leaders of healthcare facilities.

Subjects

Management

The student will acquire the basic theoretical and practical foundations of performing a managerial function and knowledge of the methods and techniques of managerial work, both in terms of interpersonal relationships and in relation to oneself.

Strategic management

The student will primarily acquire the theoretical essence of strategic management and will be equipped with methodological skills for strategic management. The study module is supplemented with case studies from this area.

Medicine 3.0 (Healthcare Management, Healthcare Legislation, Healthcare Communication and Ethics, Psychosomatics).

Management and economics of a healthcare facility
The Master of Public Health (MPH) with a specialization in Healthcare Management and Economics is a professionally focused postgraduate education program designed primarily for healthcare professionals who wish to specialize in the management and strategic development of healthcare organizations. Program Description: The program combines knowledge from public health, economics, management, and law to provide graduates with a comprehensive overview of the functioning of the healthcare system, its financing, efficiency, and management of human and material resources. The educational content is structured to reflect current challenges in the field of health policy and economics, while developing practical skills necessary for managing healthcare facilities in a dynamic and frequently changing environment.

Subjects

Healthcare facility management

The student will acquire the basic theoretical and practical foundations of performing a managerial function and knowledge of the methods and techniques of managerial work, both in terms of interpersonal relationships and in relation to oneself.

Strategic management

The student will primarily acquire the theoretical essence of strategic management and will be equipped with methodological skills for strategic management. The study module is supplemented with case studies from this area.

Economics in healthcare

The course focuses on the application of economic principles in the field of healthcare. The aim is to understand the functioning of healthcare systems from an economic perspective, including methods of financing healthcare, resource allocation, cost-benefit analysis (cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness) and evaluation of the effectiveness of healthcare interventions. The course also covers topics such as health insurance, reimbursement mechanisms, healthcare market regulation, economic impacts of demographic changes and decision-making based on economic data. Students will acquire the skills necessary for the economic management of healthcare facilities and for analytical support of decision-making processes in the public and private healthcare sectors.