Master of Healthcare Administration

Program Overview

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. Students also 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.

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Duration of Study

4

Levels

36

Study Unit

12

Course

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. Students gain insight into the social, political, economic, and financial environments of healthcare institutions. The program also introduces effective managerial decision-making concepts, tools, and techniques, as well as planning and monitoring strategies, equipping students with the knowledge and skills needed to work in healthcare management. This includes managing hospitals and other healthcare service organizations, as well as preparing them for senior leadership roles across various healthcare organizations.

Preparing students to assume leadership roles in the healthcare sector.
Practicing the skills necessary to manage, develop, and motivate organizations to meet evolving organizational needs in the healthcare environment, including equipping students with the knowledge related to various administrative activities within the healthcare sector.
Developing understanding and awareness of policies, laws, challenges, and issues facing the healthcare industry, including acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to identify and solve healthcare organizational problems using organizational decision-making approaches.
Enabling critical problem-solving and research skills, and finding alternative solutions in implementing strategies to develop the healthcare environment appropriately for the institution.
Familiarizing students with policies, procedures, laws, and ethics across a variety of healthcare alternatives.
Applying business tools and technical knowledge in healthcare to administrative, organizational, and leadership aspects of healthcare institutions, including practical management of administrative operations, finance, marketing, and strategic planning.
Acquiring professional development skills, valuing community service, and committing to lifelong learning.

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

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

General Manager
Marketing Analyst and Artificial Intelligence Specialist
Digital Marketing Manager
Content Marketing Strategy Manager
Social Media Manager
Advertising Manager
Public Relations Manager
SEO/SEM Manager and Specialist

Branches (Male & Female): Riyadh – Jeddah – Dammam

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in medical, health, healthcare management, or scientific disciplines classified by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties from a university recognized by the Ministry of Education. Degrees obtained from outside the Kingdom must be officially accredited in accordance with approved regulations.
The minimum cumulative GPA must be 2.00 out of 4.00 or 3.00 out of 5.00, or equivalent. The College Council may grant exceptions, provided the GPA is not less than 1.5 out of 4.00 or 2.5 out of 5.00, or equivalent.
Applicants must submit a valid score from one of the approved English language tests:
- IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 5
- STEP: minimum score of 76
- TOEFL iBT: minimum score of 45

This requirement is waived for:

- Graduates of the Saudi Electronic University from programs taught in English with a minimum GPA of 3.5 out of 4.00.
- Applicants who obtained their bachelor’s degree from a university in a country* where English is the native language, provided the university is recognized by the Ministry of Education

*USA, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand.

The validity of language test scores must not exceed:
- TOEFL iBT: 2 years
- STEP: 3 years
- IELTS (Academic): 2 years

Submission of only one test score is sufficient.

Applicants must be Saudi nationals or non-Saudis residing within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia with a valid Iqama.
Provisionally admitted applicants must pay the tuition fees for the first semester to obtain final admission.