Lead Healthcare. Transform Systems. Shape Global Health.
Programme Overview
The Master of Science (MSc) in Global Healthcare Administration is an advanced postgraduate programme designed to prepare graduates and professionals for leadership and management roles in modern healthcare systems. The programme develops knowledge and skills in healthcare leadership, strategic management, health policy, governance, quality improvement, organizational performance, financial management, and evidence informed decision making.
Programme Objectives
The programme aims to develop healthcare leaders who can critically evaluate healthcare systems, lead organizational change, apply evidence informed management practices, promote quality improvement, and contribute to sustainable and equitable healthcare delivery through strategic leadership, research, and innovation.
Programme Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this programme, student will be able to;
- Critically evaluate contemporary healthcare administration theories, leadership principles, governance, and international healthcare systems.
- Analyze complex organizational, financial, operational, legal, ethical, and public health challenges to develop innovative evidence-based solutions.
- Apply strategic leadership, communication, and management skills to improve healthcare organizations and multidisciplinary team performance.
- Critically evaluate research evidence, digital technologies, and healthcare data to support organizational decision making and policy development.
- Demonstrate professional, ethical, culturally responsive, and sustainable leadership within local and global healthcare environments.
Programme Structure
Module title | Credits |
Legal and Ethical Aspects in Healthcare Administration | 15 |
Strategic Management for Healthcare Administration | 15 |
Human Resource Management & Organizational Behaviour | 15 |
Operational Management for Healthcare Administration | 15 |
Health Care Quality & Risk Management in Healthcare Administration | 15 |
Accounting and Finance Management | 15 |
Marketing Management | 15 |
Health Policy and International Health Systems | 15 |
Health Research and Dissertation in Healthcare Administration | 45 |
Optional Module (Students choose 1 of 5) | |
Management of Aged Care Service | 15 |
Healthcare Information Management & E-Health | 15 |
Project Management in the Healthcare Sector | 15 |
Public Health and Epidemiology | 15 |
Healthcare Economics and Financing | 15 |
Total Credits | 180 |
Core programme strengths
- MSc awarded by the University of Surrey, United Kingdom.
- Develops advanced leadership and strategic management capabilities for modern healthcare organizations.
- Strong emphasis on healthcare governance, quality improvement, patient safety, and organizational excellence.
- Integrates global health systems, healthcare policy, financial management, and digital healthcare.
- Research focused on curriculum culminating in an independent master’s dissertation.
- Flexible blended learning model designed to support working professionals.
Why study with us
- Recognition – Awarded by the University of Surrey (UK), an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification
- Professional Support – Learn from leading academics, healthcare executives, clinicians, and industry experts with extensive practical experience.
- Convenience – A blended learning model combining face to face teaching with online learning to accommodate professional commitments.
- Academic Support – Programme delivery and assessment are supported by a modern Learning Management System (LMS), enabling students to access lecture materials, revisit sessions, and utilize digital learning resources.
- Access – Students benefit from access to electronic library resources, including e books, academic journals, and research materials to support clinical and academic development.
- Competence – The programme strengthens strategic leadership, organizational management, communication, policy analysis, and decision making skills required for senior healthcare leadership roles.
- Opportunity – Prepare leadership opportunities across hospitals, healthcare organizations, government agencies, NGOs, international organizations, and the private healthcare sector.
WHY YOU SHOULD STUDY THE MSc IN GLOBAL HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION?
- International Academic Excellence: Study an internationally validated master’s programme aligned with UK and international higher education standards while maintaining strong relevance to Sri Lanka’s healthcare sector.
- Leadership for Modern Healthcare: Develop advanced competencies in strategic leadership, healthcare governance, quality improvement, financial management, organizational change, and healthcare policy.
- Research Driven Learning: Build strong analytical and research capabilities through evidence-based learning, critical evaluation, and an independent dissertation addressing real healthcare challenges.
- Industry Relevant Curriculum: Learn contemporary healthcare management practices through case studies, policy analysis, organizational simulations, and applied management projects reflecting real world healthcare environments.
- Learn from Experts: Gain valuable insights from experienced academics, healthcare leaders, hospital administrators, and healthcare management specialists.
- Global Career Opportunities: Graduate with the knowledge and leadership capabilities required to work across healthcare organizations, international agencies, public health institutions, NGOs, private healthcare providers, and healthcare consultancy organizations worldwide.
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed a MBBS, Allied Health Sciences, Health sciences, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, Biomedicine, or Biotechnology or a closely related discipline (FHEQ Level 6) or hold an equivalent qualification.
Contact:
Location
info@iihsciences.edu.lk
- No. 312/15, St. Joseph Mw, Kerawalapitiya Rd, Wattala