Creating healthcare managers
TODAY’S healthcare industry is facing many challenges. Patients, families and communities are expressing stronger demands for better care, but on the providers’ side, there is a longer list of issues.
International Medical University (IMU) aims to provide training to equip managers with relevant competencies to direct and manage different facets of these challenges that confront professionals who will be leading international, regional and local private and public health and health-related organisations.
Thus, IMU is offering the Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Healthcare Management. This programme will encourage students to think outside the box, further developing their management and leadership skills.
With this qualification, students will be equipped with skills including discovering business strategies, strategic marketing, corporate reputation and more through workshops, peer group and experiential learning as well as online activities.
They have the dual opportunity of getting not only into the wider business and management job market, but also command an advantage in the high-demand market of healthcare industries.
Programme director Assoc Prof Toh Puan Dr Safurah Ja’afar says, “IMU’s MBA in Healthcare Management aims to equip learners with relevant skills for leading and managing issues relevant to professionals, managers and those keen on managing the healthcare industry.
“Learners have the opportunity to learn how to critically assess health systems and healthcare structures, apply core principles of management in healthcare settings, and operate within prevailing legal frameworks.
“Graduates will benefit by further building their personal and professional competencies so they can provide insights into best practices in managerial strategies and the formulation of appropriate strategic solutions.”
This programme has a flexible curriculum to fit into the working adult’s lifestyle. Students can choose to complete the programme in 15 months full time or 2.5 years part time. This course uses a blended learning model that offers online study options that are more flexible for professionals and those wishing to advance their careers.
With a constellation of teaching and learning activities such as lectures, tutorials, case studies, written assignments, group projects, presentations and discussion boards, students be will equipped with a well-rounded understanding of the subject and relevant issues, allowing them to formulate intervention strategies, both in class simulations and actual industry-based interventions.
Teaching and learning is delivered and supervised by highly qualified and experienced faculty members. The faculty will be complemented by industry experts who will share their keys to success with the students.
The inaugural intake for this programme will commence in March. Students in this intake will receive a RM5,000 tuition fee bursary.
IMU also offers postgraduate programmes in a wide range of fields, including public health, analytical and pharmaceutical chemistry, molecular medicine, acupuncture, pharmacy practice, diabetes management and education, implant dentistry, and health professions education.