Master of Science in Health Care
Management And Administration

 

MSc
DL/FT/Weekends

 

English
2 Years


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The Master of Science in Health care Management and administration provides healthcare managers with practical knowledge to lead teams, improve processes, and implement strategy within the complex world of healthcare delivery. The courses aim to provide healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to be an effective manager in the healthcare sector, equipping participants with an understanding of the external context in which healthcare organizations operate, how they are managed, and analytical techniques that can be applied to decision-making processes within the health sector.
  • Duration: 2 Years
  • Medium: English
  • Programme of study: Distance learning/Weekends
  • Fees per semester:
    EA Students: UGX 3,700, 000/= / USD 1000$
    International Students: USD 1500$

Course Objective

Graduates of the Master of Health care and Management program will be able to:
  • To conduct research in health care and management domain
  • Analyze the competitive environment to develop and execute healthcare strategy
  • Employ statistical, qualitative, and quantitative data to support informed decision making to healthcare strategy, policy, and delivery
  • Manage the changing needs in a complex healthcare environment
  • Use management practices to advance a healthcare organization’s strategic goals
  • Apply business principles and quality management to improve healthcare delivery
  • Apply ethical, legal, and professional standards affecting relationships in healthcare organizations

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in the biological, sociocultural, behavioral, and policy domains that impact the health of the population these include Nursing and Midwifery, Medicine, Social work and psychology, Nutrition, Counselling, Public health, Community Development.

Career opportunities

This master’s degree will open doors for you to work and provide services in a variety of work environments with a strong background in research , such as hospitals and clinics, research centers and non-government organizations.

Program Structure

Year One

Semester 1

CODE
COURSE NAME
MHSM1101
Principles of Management in Health Services Organizations
MHSM1102
Ethics in Public Health: Professional Practice and Policy
MHSM1103
Organizational Behavior
MHSM1104
Transitioning to Physician Leadership
MHSM1105
Advanced Research Methods in Maternal, New born and Child Health

Semester 2

CODE
COURSE NAME
MHSM1201
Operations Management in Service Delivery Organizations
MHSM1202
Marketing
MHSM1203
Social and Behavioral Determinants of Health
MHSM1204
Communication Skills for Managers
MHSM1205
Advanced Data analysis Methods in Maternal, New born, and Child Health

Recess Term

CODE
COURSE CONTENT
MHSM1301
Health Care Management Field attachment/Practicum and Supervision

Year Two

Semester 1

CODE
COURSE NAME
MHSM2101
Financial Transactions and Analysis
MHSM2102
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health Care
MHSM2103
Dissertation/ Thesis I
ELECTIVES
MHSM2104
Health and Human Rights
MHSM2105
Competitive Strategy

Semester 2

CODE
COURSE NAME
MHSM2201
Cost Accounting and Control Systems
MHSM2202
Innovative Problem Solving and Design Thinking
MHSM2203
Dissertation/ Thesis II
ELECTIVES
MHSM2204
Managing Information in Health Care
MHSM2205
Skills & Methods of Health Care Negotiation & Conflict Resolution
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