The College of Healthcare Management and Economics launched by Gulf Medical University (GMU), Ajman, has started admitting students into its Bachelor and Executive Master programs. 

 

The college aims to equip graduates with comprehensive skills and knowledge to pursue careers in healthcare management, health economics, policy-making and administration in the region and internationally. 

 

With the addition of this new college, Gulf Medical University has become the biggest private medical university in the region with six colleges and 26 accredited courses.

 

The College of Healthcare Management and Economics offers two programs:

• The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management and Economics (BSc. HME); a four-year program designed to graduate professionals with a deep understanding of the healthcare industry, its language and unique culture.

• The Executive Master in Healthcare Management and Economics (EMHME); a 12-month program designed to benefit middle to senior level professionals in the healthcare industry. The program would be highly beneficial for working professionals to improve their career prospects and widen their professional networks.

 

The college, as well as its programs, are accredited by the Ministry of Education, UAE. The programs are offered in collaboration with leading international universities– the University of Milan, University of Arizona, American University of Cairo, and University of Central Florida. The college is a member of the European Healthcare Management Association, giving it seamless access to the network of faculty and collaborating universities. The faculty for the Executive Master’s program are top academicians and practitioners from renowned international institutions in the US, UK, France, and Italy. The College of Healthcare Management & Economics enjoys strong ties with industry partners in the UAE and the GCC, as well as in India, US, and Africa. 

 

Explaining how the new programs offer students a unique learning experience and career prospects, Prof Hossam Hamdy, the chancellor of GMU said: “GMU is a specialised medical university offering the full spectrum of health professions education, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, etc., and the only university owning a network of teaching hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and diagnostic labs.  The students learn in a truly inter-professional atmosphere, experiencing multifaceted interactions within various healthcare systems.–TradeArabia News Service