The Program

O Programa de Pós-Graduação em Saúde Coletiva(PPGSCol) = Mestrado Profissional, da Unesc destina-se a profissionais e gestores com formação de nível superior que atuam ou pretendem atuar na área da Saúde.

Esta formação aprofunda e mobiliza processos reflexivos no fazer saúde dos profissionais, por meio da gestão do cuidado, a fim de que se promovam, em nível de região e estado, movimentos positivos em defesa do SUS e de modos possíves de fazer o sistema acontecer a partir dos seus pressupostos.

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+ Mission

The mission of the Graduate Program in Health Management (PPGGS) is to train Masters with expertise and interdisciplinary competencies focused on health management. The program aims to empower professionals to understand the complexity of management processes and the comprehensiveness of care, promoting interventions that foster research, knowledge generation, and innovation.

+ Objective

The objective of the Graduate Program in Health Management (PPGGS) is to train qualified professionals to act critically and innovatively in the management of health systems and services. The program seeks to develop competencies for the analysis, planning, and implementation of strategies that promote efficiency and quality in health care, contributing to scientific and technological advancement in the field.

Area of Concentration

The area of concentration of the Graduate Program in Health Management (PPGGS) is "Health Management." This area focuses on developing competencies for the efficient management of health systems and services, integrating knowledge about governance, technological innovation, and comprehensive health care practices. Furthermore, this area is part of a broad interdisciplinary field, which is a central element, integrating various areas of knowledge to comprehensively address the challenges of health management. The program combines insights from administration, technology, health sciences, and social sciences, allowing for a complete and innovative education. This approach empowers students to develop creative and effective solutions, promoting significant improvements in health systems and addressing the complex needs of society.

Research Areas

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Health Governance and Management

Focuses on the analysis and development of strategies for the efficient administration of health systems and services, considering aspects of public policies and governance.

Comprehensive Health Care

Explores practices and care models that promote comprehensive health attention, addressing coordination and new health practices across different levels of care.

Health Technology and Innovation

Investigates the use of technologies and innovations to improve the quality and efficiency of health services, including the introduction of new tools and processes, as well as epidemiological research in vitro, preclinical, and clinical.

Curriculum Structure

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Here you will find information about credits, workload and subject syllabi.

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Academic Calendar

Schedule

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Isolated Courses

Taking an isolated course can be a great opportunity for you to experience the environment of the PPGGS and connect with faculty and research groups. Enrollment in an isolated course does not guarantee admission to the program; however, even as a non-regular student, you will experience the classes and routine of the master's/doctoral program.

Provide the following documents and contact the course coordination.

Photocopy of the Bachelor's or Master's Degree Diploma;

Photocopy of the Academic Transcript of the Bachelor's or Master's Degree;

Photocopy of ID and CPF;

1 recent 3x4 photo;

Completed application form;

Enrollment can be completed up to 15 (fifteen) days before the start of the course.

Note: It is possible to take a maximum of 3 (three) courses in an isolated manner.

For more information, please email: ppggs@unesct.net

Faculty and Students

Faculty/Supervisors

See who the faculty and supervisors are in our program:

Aline Eyng Savi

Technology and Innovation

Graduated in Architecture and Urbanism from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNISUL). Master’s in Architecture and Urbanism from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), PhD in Graduate Studies in Architecture and Urbanism - PÓSARQ from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).

Lattes Curriculum alineesavi@unesc.net ORCID LinkedIn

Andréia Biolchi Mayer

Technology and Innovation

Graduated in Biology (Teaching/Bachelor's) from the University Center of Brasília (UniCEUB), Master's degree in Animal Biology from the University of Brasília. PhD in Animal Biology from the University of Brasília.

Lattes Curriculum andreia.mayer@uniplaclages.edu.br ORCID LinkedIn

Ciro Antônio Fernandes

Governance and Management in Health

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from Faculdade do Litoral Sul Paulista (FALS), Master's degree in Business Administration from Universidade Metodista de São Paulo (UMESP). Doctorate in Business Administration from Universidade Municipal de São Caetano do Sul (USCS).

Lattes Curriculum prof.ciro@uniplaclages.edu.br ORCID LinkedIn

Cleonice Gonçalves da Rosa

Technology and Innovation

Bachelor's degree in Food Chemistry from the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), Master's degree in Food Science and Technology from the Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), PhD in Food Science from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UNESC).

Lattes Curriculum cleo.rosa@uniplaclages.edu.br ORCID LinkedIn

Daniela Rosa de Oliveira

Governance and Management in Health

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the Universidade do Planalto Catarinense (UNIPLAC), Master's degree in Nursing from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Doctorate in Nursing from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (PEN/UFSC).

Lattes Curriculum prof.daniela.rosa@uniplaclages.edu.br ORCID LinkedIn

Diogo Dominguini

Technology and Innovation

Graduated in Nursing from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC). Master’s in Health Sciences from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC). Doctorate in Health Sciences from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC).

Lattes Curriculum diogo_dominguini@unesc.net ORCID LinkedIn

Gisele Silveira Coelho Lopes

Governance and Management in Health

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in International Trade from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Itajaí Valley (UNIVALI), Doctorate in Business Administration from the University of Itajaí Valley (UNIVALI).

Lattes Curriculum giselelopes@unesc.net ORCID LinkedIn

Jacks Soratto

Comprehensive Health Care

Graduated in Nursing from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC). Master's degree in Nursing from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS) and PhD from the Graduate Program in Nursing at the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).

Lattes Curriculum jacks@unesc.net ORCID LinkedIn

Kristian Madeira

Technology and Innovation

Graduated in Science and Mathematics from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Master in Education from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Doctor in Health Sciences from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC).

Lattes Curriculum kristian@unesc.net ORCID LinkedIn

Luciane Bisognin Ceretta

Comprehensive Health Care

Graduated in Nursing from the Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM). Master’s in Nursing from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) and Doctorate in Health Sciences from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC).

Lattes Curriculum luk@unesc.net ORCID LinkedIn

Mágada Tessmann

Governance and Management in Health

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from the University of Contestado (UnC), Master's degree in Education from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Doctorate in Health Sciences from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC).

Lattes Curriculum magada@unesc.net ORCID LinkedIn

Maria de Lourdes Borba Magalhaes

Comprehensiveness of Health Care

Graduated in Pharmacy from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Master in Biochemistry from Albert Einstein College of Medicine (AECOM), Doctorate in Biochemistry from Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Einstein, United States.

Lattes Curriculum maria.borba.magalhaes@gmail.com ORCID LinkedIn

Monica Ovinski de Camargo Cortina

Governance and Management in Health

Bachelor's degree in Law from the State University of Ponta Grossa-PR (UEPG), Master's degree in Law from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Doctorate in Law from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).

Lattes Curriculum monicamargo@unesc.net ORCID LinkedIn

Priscila Nunes

Comprehensiveness of health care

Graduated in Dentistry from the University of Planalto Catarinense (UNIPLAC), Master in Environment and Health from the University of Planalto Catarinense (UNIPLAC), Doctor in Dentistry from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).

Lattes Curriculum ORCID LinkedIn

Rafael Amaral Oliveira

Comprehensive Health Care

Graduated in Dentistry from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Master in Public Health from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC), Doctor in Socioeconomic Development from the University of Southern Santa Catarina (UNESC).

Lattes Curriculum rafaelamaraloliveira@unesc.net ORCID LinkedIn

Thiago Henrique Almino Francisco

Governance and Management in Health

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the Faculty of Economic Sciences of the Carboniferous Region (FACIERC), Professional Master's in University Administration from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC), Doctorate in Engineering and Knowledge Management from the Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC).

Lattes Curriculum tfrancisco@unesc.net ORCID LinkedIn

Students

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Admission to the Program

Selection process

Annually, the PPGGS publishes a selection notice to form new master's and doctoral classes. The selection process for the master's program includes three stages: application, curriculum analysis, interview, and knowledge test in Health Management.

Scholarships

PPGGS offers benefits through Capes, with two types of scholarships: full scholarships, which waive tuition and provide a monthly stipend to the student, and Affirmative Action scholarships. To compete, stay tuned for the announcements. In addition to scholarships, the program has discount policies for new and former students.