Overview
The MBA (Healthcare and Hospital Management) is designed to develop competent, responsible, and forward-thinking leaders in the healthcare sector. This programme integrates core managerial disciplines with specialised knowledge in healthcare systems, hospital operations, quality management, health informatics, finance, human resources, and strategic leadership.
Through a combination of theoretical foundations, applied learning, and exposure to real-world healthcare environments, students develop the analytical, managerial, and decision-making competencies required to address the complex challenges of modern healthcare organisations. Graduates are prepared to contribute effectively to service improvement, organisational performance, and leadership excellence across diverse healthcare and hospital settings.
Academic Requirements
i. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.5 or equivalent, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
ii. A bachelor’s degree in the field or related fields or equivalent with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.5, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment.
iii. Candidates without a qualification in the related fields or working experience in the relevant fields must undergo appropriate prerequisite courses determined by the HEP and meet the minimum CGPA based on (i) to (ii).
English Language Requirements
MUET
Band 4CEFR
Mid B2TOEFL iBT:
60 (0–120 old scale) or 4.0 (1–6 new scale)IELTS
6.0**TOEFL Essentials (Online)
8.5Pearson Test of English
59** or other equivalent qualification.**Refer to Surat JPT/GS/1000/630 Jld. 3 (12) dated 6 March 2023.
- Financial Accounting and Analysis
- Marketing Management
- Managerial Economics
- Organisational Behaviour
- Quantitative and Qualitative Methods
- International Business Management
- Business Policy and Strategic Management
- Ethics and Corporate Social Responsibility
- Information Technology for Managers
- Research Methods for Business and Management
- Master Coursework Project 1*
- Master Coursework Project 2*
- Healthcare and Hospital Management 1
- Healthcare and Hospital Management 2
- Healthcare and Hospital Management 3
For doctors and clinical specialists
- Medical or clinical director
- Head of department
- Director of clinical governance and quality
- Hospital operations or strategy lead
- Clinical informatics or digital health lead
- Healthcare consultant or health-tech entrepreneur
For nurses and allied health professionals
- Nursing or allied health manager
- Department or clinic operations manager
- Quality and patient safety manager
- Accreditation lead (MSQH/JCI)
- Training and education manager
For hospital and clinic administrators
- Hospital CEO or COO (progression pathway)
- Director of hospital operations
- Business development manager
- Strategic planning or healthcare project manager
- Patient experience and service excellence lead
For recent graduates (health or business)
- Management trainee (healthcare track)
- Operations executive or clinical services coordinator
- Healthcare research or data analyst
For entrepreneurs and innovators
- Founder of clinics or health-tech startups
- Digital health product manager
- Healthcare management or practice consultant
For pharma, insurance and medical device professionals
- Market access manager
- Medical affairs or clinical trials manager
- Health insurance operations or claims strategy
- Provider network manager
For academics and researchers
- Programme or training director (Healthcare Education)
- Health policy analyst or systems researcher
- Clinical research administration lead
Local Students
Tuition Fees:
RM 54,980
International Students
Tuition Fees:
RM 94,142
Note:
- This is an estimated fee, as visa processing charges and administrative fees vary between countries. For more information, please consult your regional counsellor for a detailed fee breakdown.
- In accordance with Malaysian government tax regulations, effective 1 July 2025, a 6% service tax will be imposed on non-Malaysian citizens.
