Management

Post-academic education:Erasmus CMDzProf. Pauline Meurs, PhD & Wilma van der Scheer, MSc,directorsThe years 2009 and 2010 were successful and rewarding years forErasmus Centre for Management Development in health care(Erasmus CMDz). Despite the general crisis and several cutbacks inhealth care budgets, Erasmus CMDz has been able to secure its solidmarket position.The Master of Health Business Administration, an internationallyaccredited two-year master programme that focuses on strategyand business administration of health care organisations, started inSeptember 2010 with a new group of 22 meticulously selectedparticipants. Earlier, in June, all participants of the class 2008-2010had been awarded their diploma.The Master Class – which earned Erasmus CMDz its good reputation –is our longest running programme. It provides a state-of-the-artoverview of developments in health policy and management andthere is ample room for exchange of experiences. In 2010, a group of22 participants started the Master Class, whereas 18 participantsreceived their certificate for successfully completing the programme.With its ever improving reputation, the Top Class for prospectivemanaging directors has once again drawn an overwhelming interest in2010. Several applicants had to be placed on a waiting list.Yearly, only 22 or 23 carefully selected health caremanagers and professionals from differentsectors are admitted to the one-yearprogramme.The Academic Course in HealthCare Management is aimed atexpanding and improving theknowledge and professionalskills of managers and policymakers in the health care sector.Gradually gaining a betterreputation, the Academic42