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Master of Science in Healthcare Management

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Master of Science in Healthcare Management

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About this Course

The Master of Science in Healthcare Management develops advanced knowledge and leadership skills for today’s healthcare sector. The programme covers healthcare policy, strategic management, quality improvement, and financial planning. Students gain practical experience through projects and research that enhance decision-making and operational effectiveness. Graduates are prepared for senior management roles in hospitals, healthcare organizations, public health agencies, and policy-making bodies.

What Will You Learn

  • Management principles of medical practice in healthcare organizations
  • Core strategies in community health
  • Advanced understanding of health insurance systems
  • Governance and administration of long-term care facilities

Career Prospect

  • Hospital Administrator
  • Healthcare Operations Manager
  • Quality Assurance Manager
  • Public Health Programme Manager
  • Healthcare Policy & Planning Manager
  • Academician/ Lecturer in Healthcare Management
  • Healthcare Researcher / Consultant

Academic Pathway

MSc (Healthcare Management) >> PhD (Healthcare Management/ Management/ Health
Education/ Business Administration or any related program) >> Post Doctorate Award in Healthcare Management related programmes.

Programme Details

Duration
18 Months (Full Time & Part Time)
Programme Code
(R3/0910/7/0021) 03/29 (A9905)
Intake
Jan, Feb, June, July & Sept
Faculty/Centre
Faculty of Science & Technology
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Course Structure

Semester 1
  • Management and Governance in Healthcare Industry
  • Healthcare System In Malaysia
  • Research Methodology
  • Healthcare Human Resource Management
  • Healthcare Economic
Semester 2
  • Healthcare Information System
  • Accounting and Finance for Healthcare
  • Healthcare Marketing
  • Epidemiology
  • Health Promotion in Healthcare / Strategic Management in Healthcare
Semester 3
  • Research Project
  • Entrepreneurship in Healthcare/Healthcare Operation Management

Entry Requirement

  1. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR
  2. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
  3. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (1) to (2).

ENGLISH COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT(INTERNATIONAL STUDENT)

Achieve a minimum of Band 4 in MUET OR equivalent to CEFR (Mid B2)**

  • IIELTS: 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT: 60
  • Pearson Test of English: 59
  • Cambridge English Qualifications and Test: 169

Admission criteria through APEL.A:-

  • At least 30 years of age in the year of application
  • Possess at least an STPM/Diploma/equivalent qualification** (or those with higher qualifications, e.g., Advanced Diploma, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma);
  • Possess relevant work experience.
  • Pass the APEL.A assessment for Master’s level
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