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 Directorate; 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.

To see the 2022-2023 Study Plan pages, please CLICK HERE!

2023-2024 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
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 3 0
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 10 5
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 2 2
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 5 0
Year 2 Total 30 23 17

 

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 2 2
HCMT3007 Health Science Research & Regulations RSST3001 - 3 2 2
Semester 9 Total 6 4 4
Year 3 Total 30 21 19

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

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B.B.A. HCM Program Total: 123 88 65

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:

Dr. Juliet Gladies Jayasuria
Department Head, Human Resources Management

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