Master of Science in Health Administration

Program Description

Learning Outcomes

Requirements

Program Structure

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Master of Science in Health Administration
Institution
King Saud University
Location
Saudi Arabia
Total Tuition
$ 21339
Intakes
September
Application deadline
January
Application Fee
133
Program Description

The Department of Health Administration was established to facilitate the Saudi health care system with leaders and well-trained decision makers in the field of health care. The department courses focus on different administrative health issues such as productivity, efficiency, effectiveness, quality, cost containment, and other issues in order to ensure that health care is delivered to the population effectively and solve health issues in the community using the appropriate and scientific approach.

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Hosting Institution

King Saud University
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Learning Outcomes

Graduates will be able to:
  • Apply Administrative Theory: Use advanced health administration knowledge to manage productivity, efficiency, and cost containment in healthcare facilities.
  • Conduct Research: Design and implement scientific research to address contemporary health issues in the Saudi healthcare system.
  • Use Strategic Tools: Employ managerial tools to identify organizational problems, analyze alternatives, and execute effective solutions.

Requirements

– General capacity of the university (70 degrees and above).

– Obtain English language tests of at least  5 in IELTS, 51 in TOEFL (computer) , 466 in TOEFL paper or 67 in STEP. The test period must not exceed two years.

– Bachelor’s degree at the rate of (3.25 out of 5 and above) from King Saud University, College of Business Administration or equivalent, and can consider accepting applicants from other disciplines that determines the section of supplementary courses that they have to overcome.

– Pass the personal interview.

Program Structure

First Year – First Semester

HHA 501 – Health Administration – 3 Credit Hours
HHA 527 – International Health Care Systems – 3 Credit Hours
QUA 520 – Statistical Methods in Health Administration – 3 Credit Hours

First Year – Second Semester

HHA 503 – Health Services Research – 3 Credit Hours
HHA 504 – Health Care Ethics – 3 Credit Hours
ECON 524 – Health Economics – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – First Semester

HHA 505 – Health Care Quality – 3 Credit Hours
HHA 506 – Health Problem Solving and Decision Making – 3 Credit Hours
HHA 507 – Introduction to Public Health – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Second Semester

HHA 523 – Health Information Systems – 3 Credit Hours
HHA 508 – Performance Analysis and Measurement – 3 Credit Hours
HHA 509 – Quality Control in Healthcare – 3 Credit Hours

Second Year – Summer / Final Semester

HHA 510 – Health Resources Utilization Management & Review – 3 Credit Hours
HHA 599 – Research Project – 3 Credit Hours

Credit Summary

Core Courses: 30 Credit Hours
Specialized Track Courses: 12 Credit Hours

Total Program Credit Hours: 42

Focus Areas: Health administration, health care systems, research methodology, health ethics, quality management, and specialized track research.

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Program Overview
Study Format
On-campus
Program Level
Master's
Language Of Materials
English
Language Of Teaching
English
Mode
Full-time
Duration By Months
24
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Contact Admission
King Saud University
Phone Number
+966114696666
Email
cba@ksu.edu.sa

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