Master of Data Analytics in Health Management

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Learning Outcomes

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Master of Data Analytics in Health Management
Institution
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Location
Qatar
Total Tuition
$ 36263
Intakes
September
Application deadline
February
Application Fee
69
Program Description

The Master of Data Analytics in Health Management (MDA-HM) program is the first of its kind in the world. It aims to train talented scientists and researchers to effectively contribute to the design and implementation of data analytic tools in health care systems in Qatar and beyond. It also aims to equip students with knowledge of the latest advances in the tools and principles of big data handling and analysis and their application in managing the ever-growing health data.

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Core Data Analytics Knowledge: Develop essential skills for scientific studies, research, and data-driven decision-making in healthcare.

Big Data Mastery: Master big data systems across multiple disciplines and explore the impact of analyzing large, diverse datasets in health applications.

Advanced Methodological Training: Use state-of-the-art tools to uncover hidden patterns, unknown correlations, and market trends within healthcare data.

Strategic Health Management: Develop effective strategies and policies to enhance preventive care, reduce patient care costs, and advance medical diagnostics.

Professional Leadership
: Gain leadership qualities, social consciousness, and ethical integrity through collaboration with global industry and government sectors.

– Applicants are required to submit a valid IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 79 to demonstrate their proficiency in English.

– Applicants seeking admissions to the College of Science and Engineering graduate programs at HBKU should have a strong academic record (minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0) from a recognized university.

Bachelor’s in related field (Computer science, information systems, electrical engineering, mathematics, statistics or related fields. Applicants from health and medical fields may be considered provided they have some knowledge of computer programming and relevant work experience.)

First Year – First Semester

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in Healthcare – 3 Credit Hours
Principles of Health Informatics – 3 Credit Hours
Research Methods and Ethics in Health and Genomics – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

Computational Bioinformatics – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course I – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course II – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

Elective Course III – 3 Credit Hours
Elective Course IV – 3 Credit Hours
Graduate Research Seminar – 0 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

Research Thesis – 9 Credit Hours

Additional Requirement (Alternative Track)

Applied Project – 6 Credit Hours
Elective Course V – 3 Credit Hours

Program Overview
Study Format
Full-time
Program Level
Master's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
On-campus
Duration By Months
24
To request more information about the program

Contact Admission
Hamad Bin Khalifa University
Phone Number
97444540000
Email
admissions@hbku.edu.qa

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