Program Overview

Master of Healthcare Administration Program

The Master's Program in Healthcare Management prepares students for a wide range of leadership roles in the healthcare sector. The program encompasses leadership skills, knowledge, analytical abilities, a global perspective, and the managerial tools necessary for the effective and efficient leadership and management of healthcare institutions in both the public and private sectors.

Program Overview

Students gain the ability to understand and be aware of the policies, laws, challenges, and issues facing the healthcare sector, with a focus on quality assurance, risk management, insurance, healthcare regulations and ethics, and other best practices essential for managing the healthcare environment. The program is designed to requalify healthcare practitioners to work in healthcare management, enabling them—upon meeting the requirements of the Ministry of Civil Service and the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties—to obtain an additional grade in the job scale or a higher professional rank.

Program Details

• Duration of Study: 2 years
• Levels: 4
• Study Unit: 36
• Course: 12

Program Justifications

The healthcare sector is one of the fastest-growing fields in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in a world characterized by healthcare-related challenges. In this context, the Healthcare Management program prepares students to competently assume executive and administrative positions within healthcare organizations.

Program Goals

1. Preparing students to assume leadership roles in the healthcare sector.
2. Practicing the skills necessary to manage, develop, and motivate organizations to meet evolving organizational needs in the healthcare environment.
3. Developing understanding and awareness of policies, laws, challenges, and issues facing the healthcare industry.
4. Enabling critical problem-solving and research skills, and finding alternative solutions in implementing strategies to develop the healthcare environment appropriately for the institution.
5. Familiarizing students with policies, procedures, laws, and ethics across a variety of healthcare alternatives.
6. Applying business tools and technical knowledge in healthcare to administrative, organizational, and leadership aspects of healthcare institutions.
7. Acquiring professional development skills, valuing community service, and committing to lifelong learning.

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Identifying the key challenges facing healthcare management.
2. Developing leadership and team-building skills to become a more effective change agent and achieve desired business outcomes.
3. Evaluating different healthcare systems.
4. Managing individuals and groups within healthcare institutions.
5. Analyzing the healthcare services provided by healthcare organizations.
6. Understanding the legal, ethical, and financial requirements in healthcare management.
7. Analyzing the relationship between healthcare quality and organizational performance.
8. Communicating effectively within and outside healthcare organizations.
9. Analyzing healthcare policies.
10. Applying theories and concepts to address economic challenges related to healthcare volume, economic organization, and resource development.
11. Analyzing public health concepts related to population health management.
12. Applying financial principles and concepts to healthcare institutions.
13. Integrating technology into the healthcare environment.
14. Applying fundamental principles and concepts in emergency management and planning processes.
15. Utilizing evidence-based healthcare strategies in healthcare management.
16. Recognizing the importance of information technology in healthcare management.
17. Evaluating key human resources functions in healthcare organizations regarding workforce recruitment, retention, management, and development.
18. Describing the impact of health and disease on a country's economy, national security, culture, and global presence.
19. Gaining a broader understanding of research methodologies.
20. Using statistical software for data analysis.
21. Writing and presenting a research report.

Career Opportunities

This Business Administration program prepares graduates to work in various managerial positions, including, but not limited to:

1. General Manager
2. Marketing Analyst and Artificial Intelligence Specialist
3. Digital Marketing Manager
4. Content Marketing Strategy Manager
5. Social Media Manager
6. Advertising Manager
7. Public Relations Manager
8. SEO/SEM Manager and Specialist

Admission Requirements

• Hold a bachelor's degree from a recognized university. If the degree is from abroad, it must be equivalently accredited according to the equivalency program provided by the Ministry of Education.
• Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 out of 4.00 or 3.00 out of 5.00 (or its equivalent), based on the admission ranking and seat availability.
• Submit a valid score from one of the approved English language tests:
  • IELTS Academic: minimum score 5
  • STEP: minimum score 76
  • TOEFL IBT: minimum score 45
• Accepted Bachelor's Majors: Medical and health-related fields, Healthcare Management, or related disciplines.
• Applicants with prior experience in the healthcare sector are preferred and may include it as supporting documentation for admission ranking.
• Applicants must be Saudi nationals or non-Saudis residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• Conditional admits are required to pay the tuition fee for the first semester to obtain final admission.

Exemptions

• Graduates of Saudi Electronic University programs taught in English with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 out of 4.00 or higher.
• Applicants holding a bachelor's degree from a university in a country where English is the native language and the university is recognized by the Ministry of Education.

Language Test Validity

• TOEFL IBT: 2 years
• STEP: 3 years
• IELTS Academic: 3 years

Specific Admission Requirements

1. Accepted Bachelor's Majors: Medical and health-related fields, Healthcare Management.
2. Other scientific disciplines recognized by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties may also be considered.
3. Practical experience in the healthcare field is preferred and can be submitted as supporting documentation to strengthen the application during candidate selection.

Branches

Riyadh (male and female students), Jeddah (male and female students), Dammam (male and female students), Abha (male and female students).