Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Health Administration

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health - Health Administration program at Canadian University Dubai prepares students to manage healthcare systems and improve patient outcomes. Graduates will possess expertise in health information management, quality assurance, and operations supervision. The program offers a comprehensive curriculum with a focus on Health Administration, providing graduates with the skills and knowledge to excel in various healthcare sectors, including government ministries, insurance companies, and international organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• **Students choose this program because they want to positively impact individual lives through healthcare administration.

• **Graduates will have a strong background in managing health information, processes, and identifying gaps and recommendations for quality care.

• **They will also be able to ensure processes and procedures are in place to meet care demands and supervise operations.

• **Graduates will be crucial assets to health employers, ministries, insurance companies, consultancies, and international organizations.

Outline:

• **The program is 4 years (8 semesters) with 129 credit hours.

• **It is offered in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

• The program structure includes:
• **21 credit hours of General Education courses.

• **69 credit hours of Department courses.

• **33 credit hours of specific courses for the Health Administration concentration.

• **3 credit hours of elective courses.

• **The program includes a 3-credit internship in the final year.

Careers:

• Graduates can pursue careers in a variety of sectors, including:
• Government Ministries (e.g., Ministry of Health)
• Government Entities (e.g., The Federal Health Insurance Authority, DHA, SEHA)
• United Nations Agencies (e.g., WHO, ILO, UNICEF)
• Health Consulting Firms (e.g., GE Healthcare Partners, McKinsey & Company, Accenture)
• Non-governmental Organizations (e.g., OXFAM, Save the Children, Doctors without Borders)
• Insurance Companies (e.g., Daman)
• Educational and Research Institutions
• Industries linked to:
• Occupational Health and Safety
• Clinics
• Advisory Consultancies
• Medical Sales
• Compliance Education
• Health Education and Promotion

Other:

• **The program is limited enrolment.

• **The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 16% increase in employment opportunities in healthcare institutions by 2030.