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Pre-registration Now Open for the Master’s Degree in Healthcare Services Management and Leadership (Academic Year 2026/2027)

2 de September de 2026

The University of Cantabria (UC) has opened the pre-registration period for the Master’s Degree in Healthcare Services Management and Leadership (MADGS) for the 2026/2027 academic year. This leading training programme is aimed at professionals and graduates interested in acquiring advanced skills in the management, leadership and administration of healthcare organisations.

The 60 ECTS credit programme has been designed to combine specialised training with professional activity, blending face-to-face and online sessions delivered by highly recognised experts from the healthcare, academic and public management sectors.

Specialised training to lead healthcare services

The Master’s programme provides a comprehensive overview of healthcare management, addressing key areas such as:

  • Financial and economic management of healthcare organisations.
  • Human resources management and leadership.
  • Quality of care and patient safety.
  • Management by objectives and performance evaluation.
  • Health services research.
  • Innovation and digital transformation in healthcare.

In addition, students will have the opportunity to learn from a faculty made up of academics and professionals with extensive experience in senior and leadership positions within the healthcare system.

Programme information

  • Duration: 16 October 2026 to 30 June 2027.
  • Location: Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Cantabria.
  • Credits: 60 ECTS.
  • Number of places: 23.
  • Tuition fee: €2,950.

The programme also offers an important system of scholarships and financial aid, funded by the Cantabrian Regional Ministry of Health and the University of Cantabria, with the aim of facilitating access to specialised training.

Admission timetable

  • Pre-registration: 10 June to 6 October 2026.
  • Admission: 7 to 8 October 2026.
  • Enrolment: 9 to 15 October 2026.

Pre-registration is completed through the University of Cantabria’s virtual campus.

Academic Directors

  • Prof. David Cantarero Prieto, Professor of Economics.
  • Dr. Joaquín Cayón de las Cuevas, Head of the Legal Department of the Regional Ministry of Health.

More information

You can also contact the programme organisers at:

  • secretaria.economia@unican.es
  • +34 942 201 630

The Master’s Degree in Healthcare Services Management and Leadership represents a unique opportunity to develop strategic and leadership skills in a constantly evolving healthcare environment, contributing to the training of future leaders in healthcare management.

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