DBA in Healthcare Management (DBAHCM)
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Duration
36 Months
Pedagogy
Online
Tuition Fee
£ 8,755 £ 15,000
DBA in Healthcare Management (DBAHCM)
The European Institute of Management and Technology's Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) in Healthcare Management is a doctoral program designed to equip healthcare professionals, administrators, and leaders with advanced knowledge, research capabilities, and analytical skills to address complex challenges within the healthcare sector. Unlike master’s programs, the DBA emphasizes the practical application of theory to real-world healthcare issues, with a strong focus on organizational effectiveness, innovation, quality improvement, and long-term sustainability in healthcare systems.
This flexible yet rigorous program is delivered entirely online, allowing students to progress at their own pace depending on the chosen pathway—coursework or research. While most students complete the program within one and a half years, the research pathway may enable some to qualify sooner.
The DBA in Healthcare Management emphasizes applied research, enabling students to implement their learning directly within their healthcare organizations. The program is designed to build expertise across healthcare policy, quality management, strategic leadership, and innovation, while enhancing essential skills in research, academic writing, data interpretation, and evidence-based decision-making.
Upon completion of the program, students will gain expertise in advanced research methods, health and social care leadership, healthcare economics, healthcare policies, advanced management, financial management in healthcare, and organizational behavior.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.After successfully completing the course, you will be awarded a degree certificate and a transcript accredited by the European Institute of Management and Technology.
Entry requirement
Master’s or an equivalent recognized academic title in Business and Management
Master’s or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline with over five years of managerial and/or business experience
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline with over eight years of managerial and/or business experience
English Language Proficiency:
Our programs are conducted in the English language. As such, you must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting one of the following test scores during the application process:
IELTS Overall: 5.5
TOEFL (iBT: 58+; PBT: 490+; CBT: 167+)
TOEIC Overall: 555+
PTE Overall: 50+
Duolingo Overall: 90+
English Proficiency Waivers:
The English proficiency test is not required for the following candidates:
– Native English Speakers, OR;
– Applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. High School Diploma or IB), OR;
– Applicants having completed their undergraduate or graduate studies in English, OR;
– 2 years of work experience in an organization where English is the primary language of communication.
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What you'll learn
Module 1
ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
Module 2
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS
This module will equip students with the qualitative and quantitative principles to undertake research at the doctorate level. The research principles will include a review of theoretical principles informed by Research Philosophy and Research Approach along with empirical research principles involving Research Strategy, Data Collection Method and Data Analysis Method. Additionally, students will be equipped to make appropriate judgements based on ethical practices during the PhD research.
Module 3
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEADERSHIP
The aim of this comprehensive course is to provide learners with a deep understanding of the key concepts and practices of leadership, motivation, performance monitoring, reward management, learning and job designing, team management, communication, and delegation in health and social care.
Module 4
HEALTHCARE ECONOMICS
The aim of the course "Healthcare Economics" is to provide students with an understanding of the economic principles and tools that are relevant to the healthcare industry. Through this course, students will gain insights into the unique challenges of healthcare economics, including the trade-offs between quality and cost, the impact of government policies and regulations, and the role of insurance and other forms of financing.
Module 5
HEALTHCARE POLICIES
Explore the intricacies of national and international healthcare policies, covering governing legislation, policy objectives, and the impact of political, legal, and cultural factors.
Module 6
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
This module captures the essence of research in advanced theory and practice of business management that include areas such as Analysis of modern management theories, Development of organizations, Dynamics of organizational behaviour and relationship to effective administration in addition to the Models of communication, motivation, and leadership.
Module 7
MANAGING FINANCE IN THE HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE SECTOR
Managing Finance in Health and Social Care is a course designed to provide an in-depth understanding of financial management and its application within the healthcare industry. The course covers key financial management principles and concepts, including budgeting, financial analysis, and forecasting. The course also explores the specific challenges and opportunities involved in managing finance in the context of health and social care, such as the impact of government policies, changing demographics, and advances in medical technology. Throughout the course, students will learn how to effectively manage financial resources in a health and social care setting, with a focus on maximizing value and efficiency while maintaining high levels of quality care.
Module 8
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Theoretical statements of individual and group behaviour in organizations will be examined in this course. Student presentations and discussions will include detailed treatments of organization design, change, and reorganization, as well as inter-organizational relationships.
Module 9
Segment 2 - RESEARCH/THESIS
Here, in this segment, you will produce an academic standard research report. This segment will last nominally for two years.
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