Healthcare Administration

Applications Open: 01 May 2024

Applications Close: 15 June 2024

Next Available Intake: July 2024

Course Types: Modular Undergraduate Course

Language: English

Duration: 6 months

Fees: $1391.78 View More Details on Fees

Area of Interest: Science and Technology

Schemes: Alumni Continuing Education (ACE)

Funding: SkillsFuture

School/Department: School of Science and Technology

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Synopsis

The course aims to provide students with a general understanding of the Singapore Healthcare system and how hospital is run locally and how the BME department functions within the context of a hospital’s operations.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Basic principles in healthcare economics and healthcare systems
Overview of Singapore healthcare system
Overview of healthcare financing in Singapore
Overview of Healthcare Services & the Biomedical Sciences Industry in Singapore
Overview of Hospital Operations and the Biomedical Department
Case studies on hospital operations and decision-making

Learning Outcome

Discuss the basic principles of healthcare economics
Compare the different healthcare systems and challenges faced
Explain the structure and dynamics in the Singapore healthcare system
Illustrate the operational aspect of a hospital
Solve practical issues with regards to hospital operations
Analyze the decision-making processes in the healthcare industry

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Healthcare Administration