This document provides information about blended and distance learning programs offered by Universidad Central de Nicaragua and Universidad Azteca. It describes a dual-degree Health Economics program that can be completed entirely online or through a blended model. The 3-year program awards an MSc and PhD in Health Sciences. It is designed for professionals in health-related fields and addresses challenges in health care.

1. Blended learning and distance learning
Parttime learning programmes that can be conducted affordably and
efficiently. Distance learning is becoming increasingly popular. UCN
Universidad Central de Nicaragua and Universidad Azteca have
various quality certifications.
Universidad Azteca
Universidad Central de Nicaragua
EUROPEAN PROGRAMMES
Dean‘s office:
Rennweg 37
6020 Innsbruck
Austria
europe@universidadazteca.edu.mx
www.universidadazteca.net
www.businessschooldirect.info
MSc and Doctor of Philosophy
inter-university programme
High quality blended and distance
learning available!
Health Economics
Dual-degree Programme
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such as:
• Study Programs
• Admission requirements
• Duration and execution of programs
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From autumn 2014 new:
• providing educational loans for students from
Austria.
Universidad Central de
Nicaragua
&
Universidad Azteca
Health Economics
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Evaluation Report by
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+43 676 52 88 601

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YOUR BENEFITS:
 FLEXIBLE
 ANY TIME AVAILABLE
 TARGETED CONTENT
 WIDE RANGE OF
KNOWLEDGE
 LOW COST
„Studying the way I want it! “
ANYTIME - ANYW HERE - FLEXIBLY - ONLINE
With our services we offer students across the globe access to
education at the highest level, interdisciplinary
networking and scientific
exchange.
The inter-university programme is designed for professionals from the fields
of health sciences, nursing, medicine, medical administration and medical
technology disciplines. Challenges of society, demography, screening
programmes and continuous changes in the health science sector, are the
driving force for interdisciplinary, specialized, university programmes.
Health Economics.
A program - Ambitious and looking
forward.
THE UNIVERSITIES
Universidad Azteca (UA) and
Universidad Central de Nicaragua
(UCN) jointly offer inter-university
double degree programmes to
international students.
Both institutions are internationally
oriented and offer their students a
variety of options and educational
opportunities in distance learning and
blended learning programmes
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Master degree, equivalent degree or level 7 EQF
qualification and positive evaluation.
STUDY TIME & DEGREES
The official duration of study for the combined
MSc and doctor programme is three years (180
ECTS) for the full-time programme.
UCN Universidad Central de Nicaragua awards
the degree MSc (título oficial) in Health Sciences
and the degree Dr. (titulo official, Doctor of
Philosophy in Health Sciences)
The degree is equivalent to a postgraduate
Doctor´s level 8 EQF, level 8B MCC, level 3
EHEA.
PROGRAMME MODE
The study programme is available as blended learning
and pure distance education.
STUDY PLAN
blended learning distance learning
MSc courses
Sociology Introduction Sociology Introduction
Introduction to Natural
Sciences
Introduction to Natural
Sciences
Anatomy and Physiology Anatomy and Physiology
General Psychology General Psychology
Work and Organisation
Psychology
Work and Organisation
Psychology
Public Health Public Health
Hygiene, Microbiology and
Virology - Introduction
Hygiene, Microbiology and
Virology - Introduction
Presence Seminar: Focus on
group dynamics and
communication 1
Research Seminar:
Management & Health
Presence Seminar: Focus on
group dynamics and
communication 2
Research Seminar: Health
Promotion and Prevention
Thesis Projekt
Evaluation and Research Evaluation and Research
Scientific Working Scientific Working
Thesis Thesis
STUDY LANGUAGE
The programme is conducted in English or German.
Knowledge of German or English are required for the
programme.
TUITION FEES
Tuition fees are due in full with the inscription in the entire
programme.
blended learning distance learning
12.500,-- EUR 13.000,-- EUR