Introduction to the University of Kyushu School of Healthcare Administration

The University of Kyushu School of Healthcare Administration is a professional school established to produce highly-skilled health professionals with the knowledge and competencies needed for health administration. This includes the management of hospitals and other health services organizations, as well as public health infrastructure and consulting.

Aims of the School

The primary aim of the school is to educate students to become leaders in healthcare administration, equipped with the necessary skills to manage and improve healthcare services.

Program Details

• Degree to be Awarded: Master of Health Administration (MHA)
• Program Duration: Two years
• Number of Students Expected: A total of 20 persons per year
• Curriculum: The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare administration, including essential, common basic, medical, and elective subjects.
  • Essential subjects: health policy, healthcare finance, healthcare administration, healthcare management, health communication I, epidemiology, biostatistics, environmental health, healthcare administration exercises
  • Common basic subjects: healthcare security, healthcare marketing, quality in healthcare, healthcare safety, healthcare information, social medicine, governmental healthcare administration
  • Medical subjects: introductory medicine, molecular biology, internal medicine, surgery
  • Elective subjects: healthcare human resources, health economics, pharmaceutical information, healthcare organization, hospital management, healthcare financial management, disease management, care communication, healthcare anthropology, hospital accounting, healthcare hygiene, healthcare English

Professional Fields for Graduates

Graduates from the program can pursue careers in various fields, including:

• Hospital executives
• Healthcare administrators
• Healthcare officials
• Healthcare staff
• Professor in healthcare

History of the Program

The University of Kyushu School of Healthcare Administration was established in 2001 as the second public health graduate school in Japan and the first to specialize in healthcare administration and management.

Organization

The school is part of the University of Kyushu's Graduate School of Medical Sciences and is affiliated with the University of Kyushu Hospital and the Faculty of Medicine.

Admission and Education

• Admission Policy: The school has a specific admission policy that includes requirements for admission to the Master's program.
• Curriculum Policy: The curriculum is designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in healthcare administration.
• Diploma Policy: Graduates who complete the program are awarded the Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree.

Research Activities

The school engages in various research activities, including academic research, joint research with other institutions, and social activities. The research areas include healthcare management, health policy, and public health.

Educational Activities

• Educational Philosophy: The school aims to provide education that bridges theory and practice.
• Curriculum: The curriculum for the 2025 academic year includes a range of subjects designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of healthcare administration.
• Final Project: Students are required to complete a final project under the guidance of a faculty member.
• Degree Awarding: Students who complete the program and meet the requirements are awarded the Master of Health Administration (MHA) degree.
• Syllabus: The syllabus for the 2025 academic year is available, outlining the subjects and courses offered.

Student Support

The school provides various support systems for students, including academic support, career counseling, and mental health support.

Alumni and Career Paths

Graduates of the program have gone on to pursue successful careers in healthcare administration, including hospital management, healthcare consulting, and public health policy. Many graduates have also pursued further education and research in the field.

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