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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN
Year 2 - Fall Semester (Term B) Total Credit Hours : 6
Course Code Course Title Credit Hours Prerequisite(s)
MPH600 Field Practicum 3 Completion of 27 credits HEALTHCARE LEADERSHIP
MPH 599B Thesis in Public Health - B 3 MPH599A

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Program Overview: PLO2: Apply advanced strategic management principles to
solve complex problems in healthcare settings, enhancing
The Master of Science (MSc) in Healthcare Leadership is an organizational performance and patient outcomes.
innovative, 33-credit-hour program designed to prepare
students for high-level management roles in the healthcare PLO3: Design and implement innovative solutions to
sector. This comprehensive degree blends leadership complex healthcare challenges, demonstrating leadership
theories, healthcare strategies, and management in integrating new technologies and methodologies that
principles, equipping graduates with the skills necessary enhance healthcare delivery and patient care.
to lead organizations and drive healthcare innovations. PLO4: Formulate and implement ethical healthcare policies
Emphasizing leadership development, strategic thinking, and practices, ensuring compliance with international
and ethical decision-making, the program aims to foster healthcare laws and regulations while promoting patient
the ability to navigate complex healthcare systems and safety and quality of care.
improve service delivery effectively. Graduates will be well-
prepared to lead healthcare facilities, manage healthcare PLO5: Utilize digital health technologies and data analytics
projects, and promote innovation in healthcare services. to improve healthcare delivery and management,
This degree is ideal for healthcare professionals aiming incorporating telehealth, electronic health records, and
to ascend to leadership positions or for those seeking to data-driven decision-making processes.
enter the healthcare industry with a strong foundation in PLO6: Conduct interdisciplinary research and collaboration,
management and leadership. integrating knowledge from medical, technological, and
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) managerial domains to address pressing healthcare issues
and advance healthcare practices.
PLO1: Critically analyze and evaluate healthcare systems
and policies in comparison to global standards.

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