School of Business Management and Information Technology
Program Description:

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (B.B.A. HCM) is a four year program which prepares graduates to embark on a professional career path in health care and related professions. In this program, students develop a comprehensive understanding of general business and healthcare specific issues and concepts to improve the administration of patient care. In the program, students engage in experiential learning and work in multi-disciplinary teams analyzing business cases. The program also includes a practical on-the-job healthcare management work placement, which allows students to gain dynamic in-field work experience. In the final year of the program, students demonstrate the breadth and depth of their skills and knowledge through an applied healthcare management capstone project.

Program Duration:

Four years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%; OR

2. Two-year Healthcare Management Diploma from UDST, or equivalent.

1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved inter-nationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Department; OR

2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. A minimum of 60% on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.

1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and admission priority category.

Program Educational Objectives:

Program Educational Objectives (PEOs) describe the knowledge, skills, and competencies a graduate can demonstrate within 2-3 years of graduation.

Within a few years of graduation from the Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (B.B.A. HCM) program, graduates will be able to:

  • PEO01. Contrast leadership, operational and strategic performance within Qatar’s healthcare delivery system
  • PEO02: Apply knowledge and skills focused on the specific occupation of healthcare management
  • PEO03. Demonstrate the use of analytical skills in effective decision making and generating solutions to problems in healthcare environments
  • PEO04. Function effectively in the business-related domains of the healthcare ecosystem such as; governance, strategic planning, finance, management, leadership, marketing, and information systems
  • PEO05. Model the personal and cognitive skills required to be effective in the healthcare system including; effective communication, efficient teamwork, entrepreneurship, and other soft skills, such as; time management, supervision, and leadership management
  • PEO06. Demonstrate the application of ethics in business and responsibility to society and to the profession

Student Learning Outcomes:

Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) describe the knowledge, skills, and competencies a graduate can demonstrate immediately upon graduation.

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (B.B.A. HCM) program, graduates will be prepared to:

  • SLO01. Compare the theoretical and practical aspects of the different business functions related to the healthcare system in Qatar
  • SLO02. Apply business skills, tools, and techniques to the healthcare sector, including financial management, ethics and policies, quality and performance management, and information systems and technologies
  • SLO03. Analyze best practices in healthcare contexts, to provide sustainable and efficient solutions to business challenges
  • SLO04. Influence decision-making through effective communications across culturally diverse healthcare systems using different communication methods and formats
  • SLO05. Evaluate ethical principles within the domain of healthcare management and apply these to different situations

Study Plan:

Course number

 course title REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-Req co-req cr lec lab
Semester 1
COMM1010 English Communication I - - 3 3 0
MATH1070 Applied Mathematics - - 3 3 0
HRMG1001 Principles of Human Resource Management - - 3 2 3
Effective & Experiential Learning Elective: Select 1 of 2
EFFL1001 Effective Learning - - 3 3 0
EFFL1002 Applied & Experiential Learning - - 3 3 0
Semester 1 Total 12 11 3
Semester 2
COMM1020

English Communication II

 COMM1010 - 3 3 0
ACCT1001 Financial Accounting - - 3 2 3
HCMT1001

Intro to Healthcare Organizations

& Operations

 - - 3 2 3

Mathematics & Natural Sciences Elective

 3 3 0
Semester 2 Total 12 10 6
Semester 3
BKFT1001 Principles of Finance - - 3 2 3
Mathematics & Natural Sciences Elective 3 3 0
Semester 3 Total 6 5 3
Year 1 Total 30 26 12

 

Course number

 course title REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-Req co-req cr lec lab
Semester 4
HCMT2001 Hospital Functions & Management HCMT1001 - 3 2 2
MGMT2010 Organizational Behavior

Min 30

Credits		 - 3 2 3
MISY2010 Management Information Systems - - 3 2 3
Global Awareness & Regional Challenges Elective: Select 1 of 4
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society - - 3 3 0
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar - - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 4 Total 12 9 8
Semester 5
ACCT2001 Managerial Accounting ACCT1001 - 3 2 3
ECON2010 Business Economics - - 3 2 3
MRKT1001 Principles of Marketing - - 3 2 3
BUSG2010 Qatar Business Law - - 3 2 3
Semester 5 Total 12 8 12
Semester 6
RSST3001 Research & Statistics - - 3 3 0
Social Science, Humanities & the Arts Elective: Select 1 of 7
BUSG2001 Introduction to Entrepreneurship - - 3 3 0
SSHA1001 Islamic & Arab Civilization - - 3 3 0
SSHA1002 Introduction to Sociology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1003 Introductory Psychology - - 3 3 0
SSHA1004 Ethical Reasoning - - 3 3 0
SSHA1005 Law & Society - - 3 3 0
SSHA1006 Introduction to the Arts - - 3 3 0
Semester 6 Total 6 6 0
Year 2 Total 30 23 20

 

Course number

 course title REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-Req co-req cr lec lab
Semester 7
MGMT3035 Business Ethics

Min 30

Credits		 - 3 3 0
HCMT3001 Health Social & Public Policy HCMT2001 - 3 2 2
HCMT3002 Healthcare Data Protection & Management HCMT2001 - 3 2 2
HCMT3003 Patient Management & Service Excellence HCMT2001 - 3 2 2
Semester 7 Total 12 9 6
Semester 8 
HCMT3004 Health Economics HCMT2001 - 3 2 2
HRMG2020 Employee Relations - - 3 2 3
HCMT3005 Healthcare Informatics HCMT2001 - 3 2 2
HCMT3006 Risk Management in Healthcare Settings HCMT3002 - 3 2 2
Semester 8 Total 12 8 9
Semester 9
BUSG2002 Project Management - - 3 3 0
HCMT3007 Health Science Research & Regulations RSST3001 - 3 2 2
Semester 9 Total 6 5 2
Year 3 Total 30 22 17

Course number

 course title REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-Req co-req cr lec lab
Semester 10
MGMT4000 Strategic & Sustainable Management MGMT2010 - 3 3 0
HCMT4008 Trends in Healthcare HCMT3003 - 3 2 2
BUSG4101 Practicum in Business

Min 90

Credits		 - 3 1 6
Global Awareness & Regional Challenges Elective: Select 1 of 4
GARC1001 Qatar History & Society - - 3 3 0
ECON1001 Global Economic Concepts - - 3 3 0
GARC2001 Human Development in Qatar - - 3 3 0
GARC2002 Globalization & Environment - - 3 3 0
Semester 10 Total     12 9 8
Semester 11
MGMT4010 Leadership & Change Management MGMT2010 - 3 3 0
HCMT4009 Healthcare Career Planning HCMT2001 - 3 3 0
MRKT3105 Marketing Content & Media Management MRKT1001 - 3 2 3
BUSG4201 Capstone Project BUSG4101 - 3 1 6
Semester 11 Total 12 9 9
Semester 12
BUSG4301 Work Placement BUSG4201 - 9 360 Total HRs
Semester 12 Total 9 0 0
Year 4 Total 33 18

17
B.B.A. HCM Program Total: 123 89 66

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (B.B.A. HCM) may choose to continue their studies and complete the Master of Science in Human Resource Management (M.Sc. HRM) degree program or pursue further specializations in their field.

Career Opportunities:

The Bachelor of Business Administration in Healthcare Management (B.B.A. HCM) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist and include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Hospital or Medical Clinic Administrator
  • Healthcare Data Analyst
  • Health Information Specialist
  • Healthcare Service Manager
  • Clinic Assistant Manager
  • Client Services Consultant

 

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After obtaining the Diploma qualification, 3 years ago, I decided to join UDST to pursue Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management. My decision was based on professional environment and approachable instructors at UDST.

 

 

Abdulla Alsayed

Program Contact

Mr. Gerard Dominic
Department Head, Digital Marketing and Healthcare Management
Email
gerard.dominic@udst.edu.qa
Phone
974 44952420

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