MSc in Healthcare Management
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Postgraduate Studies MSc in Healthcare Management
Master Programme in Healthcare Management is one of the academic programs offered by Faculty of Business Administration at Libyan International Medical University. This scientific programme was designed in accordance with a number of benchmarks, standards and references. Libyan Higher Education Law (501) for the year (2010), and curriculums of some leading international Healthcare Management programmes were used in developing this programme, taking into account the particularity of the Libyan business environment and its labor market needs.
The programme will be delivered using modern educational techniques such as Problem – Based Learning (PBL), Team-Based Learning TBL, and Case-Based Learning CBL. Hence, the focus will be on the student as s source of knowledge production more than being passive learner.
In order for the student to be awarded MSc Degree in Healthcare Management, he MUST successfully pass (10) Modules with (8) ECTS Credits each. Additionally, a thesis counts for (16) ECTS Credits must be submitted. An official defense (viva) will take place afterwards.
The graduates of such programme will be ready to be engaged in the healthcare labor market as practitioners at public and private healthcare institutions, or as academicians at higher education institutions.
Welcoming Speech
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to this esteemed institution and to the Master of Healthcare Management program. This is an exciting time for you as you embark on a new academic journey that will prepare you for a successful career in the healthcare industry.
The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving, and the need for effective healthcare management has never been greater. As healthcare professionals, you will play a vital role in ensuring that healthcare systems are efficient, effective, and patient-centered. This program will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry and make a positive impact on the lives of patients.
During your time here, you will have access to world-class faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and a diverse community of students from different backgrounds and experiences. You will be challenged to think critically, engage in meaningful discussions, and collaborate with your peers to develop innovative solutions to real-world healthcare challenges.
As you begin this new chapter in your academic journey, I encourage you to immerse yourself in all that this program and institution have to offer. Take advantage of the resources available to you, engage in extracurricular activities, and build meaningful relationships with your peers and faculty members. By doing so, you will not only excel academically but also develop the skills and experiences necessary to succeed in your future healthcare careers.
Once again, I welcome you to the Master of Healthcare Management program and wish you all the best as you embark on this exciting journey.
 Sincerely yours
Abdelbaset M. Elghriani – program coordinator
Recognition and Accreditation
Academic recognition and accreditation are one of the most important matters that concern any educational institution. Therefore, the Faculty of Business Administration at Libyan International Medical University was keen on this matter by applying to obtain an official recognition from the Libyan Ministry of Education, and Centre of Quality Assurance and Accreditation, The faculty succeeded in fulfilling the recognition and accreditation requirements, and obtained its recognition for Bachelor Degree Programmes. Hence, this was a key motive to proceed with the postgraduate studies programmes by arranging a cooperative agreement, and being partner to some European Universities under the European Union Commission. This has ended with launching MSc Programme in Healthcare Management. This programme is fully planned, organized, supervised and evaluated by EU throughout the period of the study. The first semester of the master’s programme in Healthcare Management started in November 2022, and periodic reports were sent for follow-up and evaluation,
The programme was officially approved on the third of May / 2023 by the Libyan Ministry of Education under Decree number (373) / 2023 that allows Libyan International Medical University to launch MSc Programme in Healthcare Management.
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Programme Objectives
The master’s programme in health management aims to prepare and qualify human cadres working in the health sector to be able to manage this sector efficiently in accordance with recognized scientific standards, which is reflected in the improvement and development of the performance of individuals and institutions working in this sector. Hence, the general objectives of this programme are to enable students to:
- Define concepts of healthcare management discipline.
- Identify management functions used in healthcare management.
- Apply management functions to solve real-world problem in healthcare institutions.
- Develop skills in using technology in healthcare management education;
- Evaluate management functions applied in healthcare institutions;
- Solve problems and propose solutions for real-world healthcare challenges;
- Produce report using clear methodological and statistical techniques suitable for healthcare.
Our Mission
To equip our graduates to become influential leaders in the healthcare industry by providing them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead and manage the healthcare industry aspects, through
comprehensive curriculum that integrates theory, research, and practical experience. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and
inclusion in all aspects of our program and preparing our graduates to lead with compassion, integrity, and social responsibility.
Our Vision
To be a leading program that prepares graduates to become innovative, ethical, and competent leaders in the healthcare industry in Libya and beyond.
Programme Admission's Requirements
The general conditions for joining such programme consist of the following:
- The applicant should possess a BSc Degree or equivalent in medical-related disciplines with average grade point of Good (65%) awarded by a recognized and accredited national / international higher education institution.
- The applicant should provide English Language Proficiency
- Full attendance and participation in all academic / practical workshops designed for the The applicant MUST attend (4) workshops during the period of the study.
- The scientific committee will assess the applicant’s previous background (certificate, specialty, transcripts…etc), and decide on the required supplementary courses (foundational courses) needed to bridging the educational gap, if any, and prepare the student to join this programme (MSc Programme in Healthcare Management). The maximum number of foundational courses is (8).
Interviwes
As part of the educational process requirements, the Graduate Studies Unit conducts a number of personal interviews with a selected number of nominees each semester. This step is very important to ensure that best candidates are joining the postgraduate studies.
In specific, the candidates will be evaluated based on their educational background, Behaviour, appearance and responses. Also, they should pass English language proficiency test of an intermediate level. This includes:Â reading, writing, listening and speaking tests. Then the best candidates will be selected based on their average scores.
Programme Courses
Workshops
As a part of the study requirements, the applicant is required to join at least four workshops (4 hours per training session) during his study. Below are the main workshops on offer:
- Academic / Technical Writing
- Presentation Skills
- Sustainable Development
- Essentials of Time Management
Evaluation Approaches for MSc Students' Performances
Since the Faculty of Business Administration adopts methods of active learning at its undergraduate level, and adopts the European Transfer Credit System (ECTS) for its MSc Programme, the evaluation of students’ performances takes a contemporary form based on involving the students in multiple and diverse learning methods such as preparing and discussing case studies, introducing visual presentations, preparing conceptional frameworks and reviewing previous research, conducting fieldwork research, working in multiple small groups, adopting the culture of teamwork, writing homework, in addition to taking the midterm and final exams.
In addition, the allocating or distribution of evaluation weights marks takes a fair form, so that the student is being evaluated continuously throughout the sessions, lectures, and scientific meetings throughout the weeks of study, and then a cumulative outcome is calculated during that period to reflect the real progress and performance of the student.
Academic Staff
Dr. Abdelbaset EL Ghriani
Programme Coordinator
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