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Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman - (N345/6/1144)04/26(MQA/PSA14404)

Bachelor of Business Administration (Hons) Healthcare Management

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Undergraduate
  • Duration: 3 years

Learn to manage healthcare services with this programme. Gain expertise in finance, human resources, facility management, service quality and business administration in the industry.

Course Overview

This programme provides students with essential healthcare and business knowledge, enabling them to advance their careers in the healthcare industry. The programme also includes medical and health terminology to help students communicate effectively with healthcare workers, doctors, nurses and patients. Additionally, the programme covers medical tourism courses as Malaysia is known for its popularity for medical tourism, which is also prevalent worldwide.

Career paths

As graduates of this programme, you have the opportunity to explore a wide range of careers, such as:

  • Emergency Medical Services Administrator
  • Group Practice Executive
  • Healthcare Department Manager
  • Healthcare Finance Manager
  • Health Informatics Professional
  • Home Healthcare Administrator
  • Hospital Executive
  • Managed Care Organisation Administrator
  • Nursing Administrator
  • Quality and Improvement Manager
  • Pharmaceutical Administrator
  • Public Health Planner
  • Human Resource Manager
  • Accounts Manager

Key Facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Study Level
Undergraduate
Programme Type
Bachelor
Duration
More Information
Only available in full time study mode
3 years (Full time)
Modules
31
Intake
January, 2024
June, 2024
October, 2024
Total Price
RM50,000
More Information
International Student: RM67,500

Course Structure

This programme comprises 31 core subjects, two MPU subjects, one MPU elective, one business elective, one general elective, one language subject, one co-curriculum subject, a research project and an internship (industrial training).

Note: This is an indicative list of courses for general reference only. The programme structure and course sequence plan may be subject to change without notice.

  • Business Elective​
  • Co-Curriculum
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • English for Management
  • English for Mass Communication
  • Healthcare Programme Planning and Evaluation
  • Medical Insurance
  • MPU*
  • MPU**
  • Occupational, Health, Safety and Risk Management
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Principles of Health Education and Promotion
  • Principles of Healthcare
  • Principles of Healthcare Management
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
  • Terminology in Healthcare Management

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualification

To meet the entry requirements for the course, you need to fulfil one of the requirements below:

  • Applicants must have one of the following academic qualifications:
  • A minimum of a grade C (CGPA 2.00) in two subjects at STPM level; OR
  • A minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM; OR
  • A minimum of a grade D in two subjects at A-Level; OR
  • A minimum of a grade B in five subjects in UEC; OR
  • Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) of 70 and a grade B in two subjects in SAM; OR
  • An average of 70 per cent in six subjects in CPU; OR
  • An MQA-accredited TVET diploma such as a Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM), a Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) or a Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) and
    • A minimum CGPA of 2.50 or CGPA of 2.00 with at least two years of working experience in a relevant field, subject to the Senate or Academic Board’s approval
    • Applicants will be required to pass the admission screening process conducted by the faculty and undergo the bridging programme, if necessary, during the period of their study in addition to the existing curriculum structure
    • Credit transfer can be considered on a case-to-case basis and is subject to existing credit transfer policies which are in effect; OR
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in foundation from UTAR; OR
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in foundation or matriculation from other higher learning institutes; OR
  • A minimum CGPA of 2.00 in a diploma or an advanced diploma; OR
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

Note:

  • All applicants must have a credit in mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent.
  • The credit requirement for mathematics and a pass in English at SPM level can be waived should the qualifications contain mathematics and English subjects with equivalent or higher achievement.