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Management for the Hospital Professional - The hospital sector from a macro perspective

The hospital sector from a macro perspective

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in Open Executive Education in Belgium and #27 worldwide

This five-day module, spread over three months, explores the macroeconomic landscape of hospitals. You’ll focus on financial management and strategy – and you’ll gain insights into sector trends, financial analysis and strategic directives. You’ll leave the module equipped with the knowledge you need to successfully navigate complex economic challenges – and drive innovative solutions.  

Detailed programme

This five-day module is designed to give you the insights and skills you need for effective hospital management.

You’ll start with an illuminating webinar diving deep into the key aspects of the Belgian healthcare industry. From analysing healthcare policies to understanding industry trends, you’ll gain valuable insights into the factors shaping healthcare delivery. Throughout the programme, you’ll reflect on how these insights apply to your teams and colleagues.

This hands-on module is made up of real-world case studies, expert guest speakers, interactive simulations – and engaging networking activities. Which means you’ll leave with a robust understanding of the financial, operational and strategic policies you need for successful hospital management – and a strong, far-reaching network.

Join us and learn how to successfully navigate the complexities of hospital management – and drive positive change in healthcare delivery.

Want to take more than one module?

This module is part of our 15-day Management for the Hospital Professional programme. Follow another module within three years, and you’ll receive a 25% discount on it.

This programme is RIZIV accredited.

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Why this programme

  • Take part in a webinar to understand the different healthcare systems 
  • Discover the trends and innovation that will impact hospital services in the future
  • Understand hospital financing and different sources of funding
  • Dive into financial management with a simulation exercise designed to teach you key financial concepts
  • Explore how financial management can help you make strategic decisions
  • Learn about strategic healthcare and policy plans

Who should attend

  • Doctors and specialists
  • Heads of department
  • Policy-making professionals
  • Hospital or biological pharmacists
  • External providers for hospitals

Success stories

An Bael

One particular thing I learned is that to tackle the sticking points in paediatrics, you have to find like-minded people. The great advantage of the Vlerick programme is the network. Partly thanks to the course, I am now a member of many paediatric associations in Flanders and Belgium. It’s quite time-consuming, but probably the only way to really achieve something. I now feel like I really know what I’m talking about in several areas. Read more.

Elisabeth De Waele

In addition to gaining new insights, I wanted to be inspired. I wanted to acquire new skills and tips & tricks from the pros. I now understand better where my talents lie and which subjects, such as innovation and people management, fascinate me. I am also better able to recognise and analyze situations or challenges and approach them in a more structured way. 

Faculty

Brecht Cardoen

Brecht Cardoen

Professor of Operations Management

Brecht Cardoen, director of the DBA programme, introduces you to decision science and process analytics – and their impact on manufacturing and service operations. 

Katrien Kesteloot

Katrien Kesteloot

Visiting Professor of Healthcare

Katrien Kesteloot is an expert in financial management in healthcare, health economics and health financing systems.

Walter Van Dyck

Walter Van Dyck

Professor of Innovation Management

Walter Van Dyck supports global science and technology companies with strategic innovation management.

Wouter De Maeseneire

Wouter De Maeseneire

Professor of Corporate Finance

Wouter De Maeseneire is passionate about explaining financial management principles by linking finance to business models and strategies.

Kurt Verweire

Kurt Verweire

Professor of Strategy

Kurt Verweire is a specialist in helping companies to develop and implement winning business strategies. 

Peter Fontaine

CEO Europa Ziekenhuizen

Peter has built up experience in data management within hospital financing and strategic decision-making.

Get in touch!

Consuela Nicula

Consuela Nicula

Programme Manager