School of Business Management and Information Technology
Program Description:

The Diploma in Healthcare Management (Dip. HCM) is a two year program that prepares graduates with the knowledge, skills and competencies needed for an entry level position in the field of Healthcare Management (HCM). After completing the Dip. HCM program, graduates will possess a practical and theoretical overview of the functions of managing business activities in a healthcare setting. Students engage in hands- on experiential learning through applied assignments and a required HCM work placement.

Program Duration:

Two 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%.

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 rankedbased 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
MRKT1001 Principles of Marketing - - 3 2 3
HCMT1001 Intro to Healthcare Organizations & Operations - - 3 2 3
Semester 2 Total 12 9 9
Semester 3
BKFT1001 Principles of Finance - - 3 2 3
HCMT2001 Hospital Functions & Management HCMT1001 - 3 2 2
Semester 3 Total 6 4 5
Year 1 Total 30 24 17

Course number

course title REQUISITE HOURS/WEEK
    PRE-Req co-req cr lec lab
Semester 4
BUSG2010 Qatar Business Law - - 3 2 3
BUSG2002 Project Management - - 3 2 2
HRMG2020 Employee Relations - - 3 2 3
HCMT3001 Health Social & Public Policy HCMT2001 - 3 2 2
HCMT3002 Healthcare Data Protection & Management HCMT2001 - 3 2 2
Semester 4 Total 15 10 12
Semester 5
HCMT3003 Patient Management & Service Excellence HCMT2001 - 3 2 2
HCMT3004 Health Economics HCMT2001 - 3 2 2
HCMT3005 Healthcare Informatics HCMT2001 - 3 2 2
HCMT3006 Risk Management in Healthcare Settings HCMT3002 - 3 2 2
Semester 5 Total 12 8 8
Semester 6
BUSG2301 Work Placement

Min 54

Credits
- 9 360 Total HRs
Semester 6 Total 9 0 0
Year 2 Total 36 18 20
Dip. HCM Program Total: 66 42 37

 

Graduate Future Pathways:

Graduates of the Diploma in Healthcare Management (Dip. HCM) may choose to continue their studies and complete the Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management (B.Sc. HCM) degree program.

Career Opportunities

The Diploma in Healthcare Management (Dip. 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:

  • Healthcare Services Assistant
  • Healthcare Office Administrator
  • Medical Records Assistant
  • Outpatient Care Coordinator
  • Public Health Assistant
  • Customer Care Representative
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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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