Master of Science in Health Systems Management
About This Programme
A 30-credit master's in healthcare operations, quality management and health economics and policy, and the KU side of a dual master's with Johns Hopkins Carey Business School.
Course Highlights
- Optional dual master's with Johns Hopkins Carey Business School (MSc in Health Care Management)
- Core in healthcare operations, health-systems quality management and healthcare economics & policy
- Electives in digital health, healthcare informatics and health-systems performance
- Applies systems engineering and management science to health services
What You'll Study
Thesis-based: 12 credits of core courses (including a 0-credit research-methods seminar), 9 credits of electives and a 9-credit master's thesis; an optional dual master's with Johns Hopkins Carey Business School is available.
Core Courses
- ENGR 695 Seminar in Research Methods0 credits
- ESMA 610 Business Analytics and Statistics3 credits
- HSMA 611 Healthcare Operations Management3 credits
- HSMA 619 Health Systems Quality Management Practices3 credits
- HSMA 622 Healthcare Economics and Policy3 credits
Electives
- HSMA 612 Digital Health Technologies and Innovation3 credits
- HSMA 623 Healthcare Informatics3 credits
- HSMA 625 Health Systems Performance3 credits
- HSMA 620 Systems Optimization3 credits
- HSMA 621 Supply Chain, Logistics and Transportation Networks3 credits
- ESMA 617 Innovation and Creativity in Technology Organizations3 credits
- HSMA 694 Selected Topics in Health Systems Management3 credits
Thesis
- HSMA 699 Master's Thesis9 credits
Entry Requirements
Some programmes are nationality-restricted (e.g. Nuclear Engineering; International and Civil Security).
Careers
Prepares graduates for management, operations and analytics roles in hospitals, health authorities and health-tech, or further research; the dual degree adds a US business-school credential.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
UAE CAA (Ministry of Education); KU holds no programmatic accreditation at graduate level
Programme Details
Award
Master of Science in Health Systems Management
Start Date
August 2026 (Fall; Spring intake for many programmes)
Typical Offer
Bachelor's in engineering, science, or a health / management field, CGPA 3.0/4.0 + TOEFL 91 / IELTS 6.5
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters
Subject Area
Health Sciences
Campus
Abu Dhabi
Course Type
Master of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 150,000/yr
Apply online via ku.ac.ae with transcripts, references and a statement of purpose. Scholarships are assessed automatically at admission. Master's awards may cover tuition in full or in part and carry no stipend; PhD awards are competitive and merit-based, and may carry a full or partial tuition waiver plus a monthly stipend whose amount Khalifa University does not publish.