- Institution : Villa College
- Course Category: Science
- Intake: January / May / September
- Duration: 3 years
- Language: English
- MQA Level: 7
- Delivery Medium: Face-to-face
- Awarding Body: Villa College
Entry Requirement
- General Entry
- 2 passes in A Level/HSC (At GCE A/L, a pass is considered E and above. HSC pass is considered C and above.) OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field OR
- Attainment of a Level 4 Foundation Study Program approved for the specific Diploma program.
- Note: students can come from broad range of programmes including business, health, information technology, administrative.
- Alternative Entry
- Completion of a Level 4 qualification (unrelated), and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program OR
- 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience, and successful completion of an MQA approved University Preparation Program
Course Modules
Year 1 Units:
Introduction to Health Services Management
Principles of Marketing
Introduction to Business Law
Health Economics
Accounting for Business
Information Systems for Management
Business Communication
Health Care Environment and Delivery Systems
Exit with Diploma in Health Services Management
Year 2 Units:
Organizational Behaviour
Ethical and Legal Consideration for Health Service
Quality Management in Health Service
Decision Making for Management
Health Research Methods
Professional Skills
Management Accounting
Operations and Supply Chain Management
Year 3 Units:
Principles of Epidemiology
Project Management
Managing People
Health Care Informatics
Health Care Policy and Advocacy
Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Health Care
Internship
Course Fee
MVR 3,750 Per Month x 36 Months
(MVR 1,909 per month under government free degree scheme)
Course Description
This programme is designed to build relevant skill sets and competencies required in the health services management sector (both private and public) and gain the critical knowledge and skills necessary to pursue a career in health service management. The programme will equip students with a solid grounding in the areas central to leading and managing in the health services management sector. The programme consists of several general management and specific health service management subjects such as health care delivery systems, principles of epidemiology, ethical and legal considerations in the health sector, health care informatics, and health care policy. These modules enable students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively as health services managers either at entry-level or higher.
