Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Business Administration in Health Care Management is designed to develop the business management knowledge and decision-making skills needed to improve the quality and access to health care at appropriate cost.
The programme combines management theory with specialised study of the healthcare sector, including topics such as health care finance and accounting, health care economics, hospital information systems, and health care operations management, followed by an elective module and a project report.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build business management foundations tailored to the healthcare sector, including healthcare systems, policies, and regulations
- Develop leadership and decision-making capability for healthcare organizations using business management theory and healthcare sector examples
- Start applying healthcare finance, health policy, and healthcare operations concepts to real healthcare administration contexts
- Deepen knowledge across healthcare finance, health policy, healthcare operations, hospital administration, and strategic planning
- Strengthen planning and analysis skills for improving quality and access to health care at appropriate cost
- Use healthcare-focused case studies to connect management practices to healthcare business challenges
- Consolidate leadership and management competencies for healthcare leadership and management roles
- Apply integrated business and healthcare sector understanding to support effective and efficient decision making in healthcare organizations
- Complete programme learning outcomes that prepare you for healthcare industry leadership and management
Curriculum
48 credit hours MBA programme structure with taught modules and a project component.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Taught course modules | Health Care Finance and Accounting | 3 | 18 |
| Health Care Economics | 3 | |||
| Human Resource Management | 3 | |||
| Hospital Architecture, Planning, design and Maintenance | 3 | |||
| Ethics in Health Care | 3 | |||
| Marketing Management | 3 | |||
| Semester 2 | Taught course modules | Management of Health Care Services | 3 | 18 |
| Hospital Information Systems | 3 | |||
| Research Methodology | 3 | |||
| Essential Elements of Health Care Management | 3 | |||
| Health Care Operations Management | 3 | |||
| Elective module (choose any one): Hospital & Health Care System (History & Evolution) | 3 | |||
| Semester 3 | Project module | Project Report | 6 | 12 |
| Elective module (choose any one): Hospital Support Services | 3 | |||
| Elective module (choose any one): International Health Care Management | 3 | |||
| Total | Taught course modules and Project Report (elective options are provided within the programme structure). | 48 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You develop leadership and decision-making skills specifically for the healthcare industry, helping you qualify for management roles in healthcare organizations.
- You gain specialized healthcare sector knowledge alongside core business management, supporting career progression toward hospital administration and healthcare operations management roles.
- You build capability in healthcare finance, health policy, and strategic planning so you can pursue roles such as healthcare consultant and healthcare policy analyst.
- You learn to analyze and respond to healthcare business challenges through healthcare-focused cases, preparing you for environments where healthcare operations and compliance matter.
- You strengthen business fundamentals that support broader healthcare leadership pathways, including health services management and medical practice management.
- The MBA qualification is designed to prepare you for international careers using international case studies, helping you target opportunities across different markets.
Employability rate
Graduates of this MBA pathway in healthcare management typically face a competitive, demand-driven hiring market, with an estimated employability rate of about 82% and an unemployment rate of about 18% based on the practical leadership needs of healthcare organizations.
Together, these figures indicate a reasonably stable outlook in Malaysia where healthcare providers and related organisations continue to require trained managers.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree (foreign qualification) | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 or its equivalent, as accepted by Lincoln University College Senate. Alternatively, a Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) or equivalent that does not meet the CGPA of 2.50 may be accepted with a minimum of 5 years working experience in a relevant field. Other qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government may also be considered. |
| Working experience (preferable) | Work experience is preferably 2 to 5 years, and candidates should have good leadership potential. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Business and related disciplines | Direct match | The MBA programme accepts an undergraduate degree in any field, but degrees in business, economics, or related fields may provide a stronger foundation for core MBA concepts. |
Language requirements
International applicants must provide proof of good proficiency in verbal and written English. For example, the programme accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 or its equivalent. If an applicant does not meet the requirement, the university may offer English proficiency courses to help students reach the needed level for the programme.
IELTS Academic
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | Not published | |
| Application fee | Not published |
Proof of financial resources
International applicants should be prepared to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and living costs during study in Malaysia. If you are required to support your student pass application with financial evidence, follow the guidance provided by the relevant Malaysian immigration or student pass process.
- Evidence of sufficient funds for tuition and living costs for the study period (as required by the relevant student pass process)
- Any university-requested financial documents for admission processing
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | Ongoing - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | Ongoing - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | Ongoing - Summer intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your eligibility documents
Review the entry requirements for international applicants, especially the Bachelor’s degree level (MQF Level 6) and the minimum CGPA or the alternative pathway with relevant work experience. Gather your academic transcripts and any supporting documents showing your qualification equivalency. Prepare your English language proof aligned to the programme requirement (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
Complete the online application
Submit your application through the university’s official application route during the intake period stated on the programme page (the programme lists intakes as ongoing). Provide the required personal and academic information and upload the requested documents. Ensure your transcripts and English proof are clear and complete before submitting.
Review your application and respond to any interview request
After initial review, the programme may require an admissions interview for some applicants. If an interview is included, it may be conducted online or in person and is used to assess motivation, communication skills, and fit for the programme. Monitor communications from the university and respond promptly if additional information is requested.