Mode of Delivery 

• The offering will be full-time over twenty-four months (6 semesters). This mode will be open to new graduates who may wish to continue their education in the field of health administration. 
• The summer period will be utilized and be included as part of the six-semester period of study. 
• The course of study is delivered virtually on-line and is organized to entertain study with very little interruption to candidates working full-time on their jobs. Except for internship.   

Course Objectives

The course of study provides Health Administrators, Managers and Health Care Professionals with skills critical to the leadership and management of the health care system. Individuals who complete the course of study should: 

• Have a deeper understanding of and appreciation for health care systems and apply this knowledge to decision-making. As the system changes rapidly and extensively the need to respond appropriately and readily to the issues becomes critical. 
• Possess the skills to manage critical resources that are demanded by the health care system to be utilized efficiently and effectively. 
• Be more knowledgeable of the Caribbean health care systems and will be able to utilize such knowledge to strategically position their health organizations to respond to the growing demands of the health needs of the population.
• Be able to source and utilize health information necessary for planning, and to inform and make changes necessary for sustainability in economic change and transition.  
• Actively participate in the development of a culture of learning and inquiry, acquire the necessary research methods and skills, with long-term commitment, create partnerships and focus on core principles to lead the health care organization. 
• Recognize, appreciate and commit to the generation of new knowledge that characterizes the practice of medicine, and the management of health services, and utilize the needs of patients, families and communities to plan and implement programmes. In order of priority, implement strategies that are patient centered and integrated for health care that is relevant. 

Specialisation Modules

• Health Care Marketing
• Information Technology and Systems
• Principles and Practice of Hospital Administration
• Principles and Practice of Public Health Administration
• Principles and Practice of the Medical Administration
• Principles and Practice of Nursing Administration

Course Code

PMSPUHUPTU1A

Entry Requirements

• The minimum entry requirement is a Bachelor degree in the Natural and Applied Sciences, Health Sciences or other related disciplines from an accredited institution. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 2.7 or equivalent.
• Other professional certification may be considered on a case-bycase basis including the Prior Learning Assessment route (the development of a portfolio for evaluation of entry is required).

Career Opportunities

NB: This list is not exhaustive

• Public Health Nutritionist
• Nutrition Educator
• Community Nutritionist
• Research nutritionist
• Food Policy Analyst
• Nutritional Epidemiologist
• Food Security Specialist