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Seminar Health Policy and Systems Comparison (173440/375001)

Seminar Health Policy and Systems Comparison (375001)

  • Seminar Factsheet Summer Term

    Seminar Factsheet Summer Term

    General Information
    Seminar TitleSeminar Health Policy and Systems Comparison
    Reference Number(s) 375001
    SemesterSummer term 2025
    Course AvailabilityBoth winter and summer term
    Course Content
    • Structure, organisation and financing of international health(care) systems
    • Health services research
    • Patient participation in healthcare
    • Health economic evaluation
    Target Group / AreaMSc WiWi PO 2012: Major Health Economics
    MSc WiWi PO 2018: Area Health Economics
    Max. Number of Participants20 ( + waiting list)
    Course LanguageCourse: German (English possible); term paper: German or English
    VenueInternal seminar
    Industry PartnerNo
    TimetableBlock course
    Completion of Term PaperDuring the lecture period
    Requirements and Academic Support
    ObjectivesReading and discussion of scientific articles in German and English, collecting and structuring of relevant literature
    Required Prior KnowledgeKnowledge of empirical economic research and health economics
    Supporting Course for the Introduction to Scientific WorkMandatory, dates will be announced. ILIAS test obligatory.
    Formal Requirements and GuidelinesGuidelines for writing scientific work and theses
    General Literature

    Greiner, W., Graf von der Schulenburg, J.-M. (2013), Gesundheitsökonomik, 3. Auflage, Tübingen.

    Simon, M. (2013): Das Gesundheitssystem in Deutschland : eine Einführung in Struktur und Funktionsweise, 4. Aufl., Bern.

    Breyer, Zweifel, Kifmann (2013), Gesundheitsökonomik, 6. Auflage, Berlin, Heidelberg.

    Basic Literature to Introduce Each TopicNo
    MethodologyLiterature works
    Specialized SoftwareNone
    Recommended Word Processing SoftwareWord, LaTeX
    Length of Term Paper12-14 pages
    Meeting(s) to Discuss Term Paper OutlineMultiple possible
    Performance Requirements / Evaluation incl. WeightingObligatory attendance; written part 75%, presentation 25%
    ExaminerProf. Dr. Annika Herr
    Contact PersonDavid Simón J. A. Probst
    Group Assignments and Allocation of Topics
    Group AssignmentSee Schedule
    Group Size-
    Group Formation-
    TopicsTopics are published on 01.04.2025 (Stud.IP)
    Allocation of TopicsPreference-based
    Mode of Pre-RegistrationStud.IP
    Zeitlicher Ablauf
    Pre-Registration / Application01.04.-30.04.2025 (Stud.IP)
    Preliminary Discussion / Presentation of Topics / Kick-Off MeetingMonday, 07.04.2025, 14.30-16.00
    Group Work Session12.05.2025, 14:30-16:00 
    Assignment of TopicsAt kick-off meeting
    Formal (Binding) RegistrationUntil April 30, 2025
    Start of Term PaperAfter discussion of outline, formal registration and assignment of topic
    Submission of Term Paper08 July 2025 23.59
    Submission of Presentation21 June 2025 23.59
    Presentation Session(s)

    23 June 2025, 14.30 - 18.00

    24 June 2025, 14.30 - 18.00

  • Seminar Factsheet Winter Term

    Seminar Factsheet Winter Term

    General Information
    Seminar Title Seminar Health Policy and Systems Comparison
    Reference Number(s) 375001
    SemesterWinter term 2025/26
    Course AvailabilityBoth winter and summer term
    Course Content
    • Structure, organisation and finfancing of internation health(care) systems
    • Health services research
    • Patient participation in healthcare
    • Health economic evaluation
    Target Group / AreaMSc WiWi PO 2012: Major Health Economics
    MSc WiWi PO 2018: Area Health Economics
    Max. Number of Participants20 ( + waiting list)
    Course LanguageCourse: German (English possible); term paper: German or English
    VenueInternal seminar
    Industry PartnerNo
    TimetableBlock course
    Completion of Term PaperDuring the lecture period
    Requirements and Academic Support
    ObjectivesReading and discussion of scientific articles in German and English, collecting and structuring of relevant literature, assessment of scientific studies, deriving of implications from results
    Required Prior KnowledgeKnowledge of empirical economic research and health economics
    Supporting Course for the Introduction to Scientific WorkMandatory, dates will be announced. ILIAS test obligatory.
    Formal Requirements and GuidelinesGuidelines for writing scientific work and theses
    General Literature

    Greiner, W., Graf von der Schulenburg, J.-M. (2013), Gesundheitsökonomik, 3. Auflage, Tübingen.

    Simon, M. (2013): Das Gesundheitssystem in Deutschland : eine Einführung in Struktur und Funktionsweise, 4. Aufl., Bern.

    Breyer, Zweifel, Kifmann (2013), Gesundheitsökonomik, 6. Auflage, Berlin, Heidelberg.

    Basic Literature to Introduce Each TopicNo
    MethodologyLiterature works
    Specialized SoftwareNone
    Recommended Word Processing SoftwareWord, LaTeX
    Length of Term Paper12-14 pages
    Meeting(s) to Discuss Term Paper OutlineMultiple possible
    Performance Requirements / Evaluation incl. WeightingObligatory attendance; written part 75%, presentation 25%
    ExaminerProf. Dr. Annika Herr
    Contact PersonMarie-Theres Mayr
    Group Assignments and Allocation of Topics
    Group AssignmentSee Schedule
    Group Size-
    Group Formation-
    TopicsTopics are published on September 15th, 2025 (Stud.IP)
    Allocation of TopicsPreference-based
    Mode of Pre-RegistrationStud.IP
    Schedule
    Pre-Registration / Application01.10.-20.10.2025, 23.59 (Stud.IP)
    Preliminary Discussion / Presentation of Topics / Kick-Off MeetingWednesday, 22.10.2025, 11-12.30 
    Group Work Session03.12.2025 11 - 12.30
    Assignment of TopicsAt kick-off meeting (22.10.2025)
    Formal (Binding) RegistrationUntil 10.11.2025 via Stud.IP 
    Start of Term PaperAfter discussion of outline, formal registration and assignment of topic
    Submission of Term Paper05.01.2026, 23.59 (via Stud.IP)
    Submission of Presentation15.12.2025, 23.59 (via Stud.IP)
    Presentation session(s)17.12.25, 11:00 - 17:45 and 18.12.25, 09:15 - 12:30