Business Administration with Healthcare Management

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Bachelor of Business Administration with Healthcare Management (Hons)

KPT/JPT(N/0414/6/0180)01/2029 | MQA/PSA17191

Commencement

Feb, Apr, Jul & Sep

Degree/Duration

Bachelor of Business Administration with Healthcare Management (Hons) (IMU):
3 years

 

Degree from Partner Universities:
3 years

Elevate the Core of Healthcare

1

As the healthcare sector continues to evolve, there’s an increasing need for professionals who not only grasp the intricacies of the industry to navigate its dynamic landscape. Business Administration with a specialisation in Healthcare Management offers a distinctive advantage, providing a robust foundation in healthcare management. At the heart of this programme lies a comprehensive understanding of business fundamentals, tailored to empower you to excel within the ever-changing healthcare sphere. Elevate your prospects beyond a standard Business degree by equipping yourself with the knowledge and skills essential for effective leadership and management across diverse business environments.

50% Global Leadership Scholarship
Students enrolling in the Business Administration with Healthcare Management programme at IMU for the 2025 intakes are eligible for the Global Leadership Scholarship, which offers a 50% reduction in tuition fees. The scholarship amount will be evenly deducted starting from Semester 2. Scholarships are granted at the discretion of the University, and its decisions are final.

Why Study BBAHM at IMU?

01

Industry Attachments

Authentic work experience in various settings to gain practical skills.

02

Contemporary Programme Content

Public health management.
Hospital Management and Administration.
Data Analytics.

03

Strong Linkages with Healthcare-Related Industries

Accessible to prominent industrial experts. Industry-relevant curriculum.

Entry Requirements

Pre-University Examination

Requirements

Examinations     Requirements
A-Levels     DD
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
STPM     CC
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
Australian Matriculation     ATAR 60
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
NCEA     50%
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
Canadian Grade 12/13     60% aggregate in 6 subjects
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
Unified Examination
Certificate (UEC)
    B in 5 subjects
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
Australian University
Foundation Programmes
    50% or ATAR 60
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
Indian Pre-University     Average of 50%
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
Ministry of Education
(MOE) Matriculation
    cGPA 2.00
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
International
Baccalaureate (IB)
    24 points
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
American High
School Diploma
    cGPA 2.00
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
Foundation
Studies #
    IMU Foundation in Science /
Foundation in Arts / equivalent cGPA 2.00
AND
Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM level
(This can be exempted if achieved the
same result at Pre-University level)
Degree     ~
Diploma    

cGPA 2.00

*Credit exemption can be considered
on case by case basis

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

DD

AND

Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

cGPA 2.00

AND


Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level

(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

ATAR 60

AND

Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

50% or ATAR 60

AND


Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level

(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

60% aggregate in 6 subjects

AND

Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

‎-

cGPA 2.00

*Credit exemption can be considered on case by case basis

IMU Foundation in Science / Foundation in Arts / equivalent, cGPA 2.00

AND


Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level

(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

# The duration of this programme must be a minimum of 1 year in the same accredited institution and foundation in other disciplines are accepted.

Average of 50%

AND


Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level

(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

24 points

AND


Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level

(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

cGPA 2.00

AND


Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level

(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

50%

AND

Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

CC

AND

Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level
(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

B in 5 subjects

AND


Pass in English and Mathematics at SPM Level

(This can be exempted if achieved the same result at Pre-University level)

Foundation in Science

    • Foundation in Science qualifications from other higher education institutions will be considered on a case by case basis for admission into the local IMU programmes.
    • Students with IMU Foundation in Science can apply into IMU programmes and programmes with selected credit transfer options, upon meeting the entry requirement eligibility. **

(Please refer to IMU Foundation in Science brochure for more details)

 

For admissions into the IMU Foundation in Science programme, students will need:

  • Pass SPM / O-Levels with minimum 5 credits in Mathematics, 2 Science subjects and 2 other subjects.
    Note: Specific SPM / O-Levels requirements may be needed for admissions into IMU programmes.

English Language Examination

Requirements

Examinations     Requirements
      For Malaysian
Student
    For International
Student
MUET**     Band score
of 3; or
   
IELTS**     Overall band
score of 5.5; or
    Overall band
score of 5.5; or
TOEFL iBT**     Overall score
of 46; or
    Overall score
of 46; or
Cambridge English:
Advanced (CAE)**
    Overall score
of 160; or
    Overall score
of 160; or
Cambridge English
Proficiency (CPE)**
    Overall score
of 160; or
    Overall score
of 160; or
Cambridge
Linguaskill**
    Overall score
of 160; or
    Overall score
of 160; or
Pearson Test of
English (PTE)**
    Overall score
of 51
    Overall score
of 51

Overall score of 160

For both Malaysian Student and International Student

Overall score of 160

For both Malaysian Student and International Student

Overall score of 160

For both Malaysian Student and International Student

Overall band score of 5.5

For both Malaysian Student and International Student

Band score of 3

For Malaysian Students

Overall score of 51

For both Malaysian Student and International Student

Overall score of 46

For both Malaysian Student and International Student

The following categories of students are exempted from the English requirements:
Students who graduated from other institutions where the curriculum is delivered in English Language for example: Advanced Levels / Australian Matriculation / Australian University Foundation Year / Canadian Matriculation / International Baccalaureate / Foundation in Science / Other Pre-University/ Programmes from Local Higher Education Institutions

**Applicable to IMU local degree only.

Note: Please note that achieving the minimum Entry and English requirements as stated does not guarantee you admission into any of IMU’s programmes. Please refer to our Student Admissions Policy for more information.

Programme Structure

Short Semester

MPU

Local Students
MPU1 - Penghayatan Etika & Peradaban

International Students
MPU1 - Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
MPU1 - Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
MPU2 - Academic Communication / MPU3202 Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
MPU3 - Integrity and Anti-Corruption

*Student without credit in BM in SPM

Semester

01

Marketing
Microeconomics
Entrepreneurship
Digital Business
Human Resource Management
Principles of Healthcare Management

Semester

02

Macroeconomics
Management Information System
Fundamental of Finance
Health Informatics and Business Analytics
Principles of Accounting
Environmental and Occupational Health
MPU4 - Social Responsibility - Part 1

Short Semester

Organisational Behaviour
International Business
MPU4 - Social Responsibility - Part 2

Semester

03

Operations Management
Healthcare Quality Management
Healthcare Cybersecurity
Medical Tourism
Health Economics

Semester

04

Healthcare System Operation
Managing Conflict & Change in Healthcare
Business Data Analytics
Healthcare Risk Management
Health Education and Promotion

Semester

05

Professionalism in Healthcare
Research Methodology
Issues in Healthcare Management
Ethics and Health Law
Strategic Management
Healthcare Issues in Culturally Diverse Populations

Semester

06

Industrial Training

Fee Structure

Fee Malaysian Student (RM) International Student (RM)
Application Fee 150 500
Registration Fee 850 2,000
Refundable Caution Deposit 1,000 1,000
  • Application fee is payable upon submission of application
  • Registration fee and refundable caution deposit are payable upon acceptance of the offer letter issued by the IMU Admissions Office
  • As stipulated by the Malaysian Ministry of Education, international students are required to pay Student Visa Application fee of RM3,000 AND personal bond (depending on nationality) upon registration
  • International students will also be required to pay Student Visa Renewal fee every year
  • Students must adhere to the Policy on Payment of Fees
  • All students are required to pay Student Association Fees of RM40 per semester
  • All tuition and ancillary fees are subject to annual increases, currency exchange rates, and exclusive of levy and bridging fees (if any)
  • Application fee and Registration fee is nonrefundable
  • All students who are applying for the National Higher Education Fund (NHEF) loans are required to pay their semester fees in FULL by the due date stated in the invoice.
  Malaysian Student
Tuition Fees
International Student
Tuition Fees
Estimated Tuition Fees
at Partner University
Bachelor of Business
Administration
5 long semesters  5 long semesters
with Healthcare Management RM18,920 per semester RM20,400 per semester  
(Hons) (IMU) 1 short semester 1 short semester  
Total Duration: 3 years RM10,000 RM12,000  
  per semester per semester  
  1 Industrial Training 1 Industrial Training  
  RM10,000 per RM12,000 per  
  semester semester  
Credit Transfer to University of 2 long semesters + 1 short semester 2 long semesters + 1 short semester 4 semesters
Liverpool 1 year 1 year 2 years
BA (Hons) Business Liverpool RM18,920 per long semester RM20,400 per long semester £25,000
Total Duration: 3 years RM10,000 per short semester RM12,000 per short semester  

Credit Transfer to University of 2 long semesters + 1 short semester 2 long semesters + 1 short semester 4 semesters
Otago 1 year 1 year 2 years
Bachelor of Commerce RM18,920 per long semester RM20,400 per long semester NZD 40,272
Total Duration: 3 years RM10,000 per short semester RM12,000 per short semester  

  • 50% Global Leadership Scholarship available. Scholarship are awarded at the discretion of the University, and its decisions are final.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You will need to prepare the following documents for your application:  
  • Verified copies of your academic qualifications
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
  • A copy of your MyKad or the identification page of your passport
  These supporting documents needs to be attached electronically to your application. Please note that all of our programmes require payment of a non-refundable application fee after the application has been submitted. Application will only be processed once the payment for application fee has been made. We wish you all the best with your application and hope we will be welcoming you into one of our programmes soon!
The programme takes three years to complete on a full-time basis.
A business administration degree with a focus on healthcare management can open up various career paths within the healthcare industry in a variety of settings. The specific roles and responsibilities may vary, but individuals with a business administration degree in healthcare management have the flexibility to work in different sectors within the healthcare field.

Administrative / Executive roles
  • Hospital / Community Care / Pharmaceutical Administrator
  • Patient Care / Service Associate / Healthcare Facilitator
  • Emergency Medical Services Administrator
  • Healthcare Analyst
Function Specific
  • Marketing / Public Affairs Officer
  • HR Manager
  • Healthcare Finance / Accounts Manager
Others
  • Healthcare Policy Professional
  • Insurance / Health Related Underwriter
  • Health Tourism Analyst
  • Quality Control / Compliance
  • Entrepreneur
Pursuing postgraduate studies in healthcare management after BBAHM such as an MBA offers students the opportunity to explore various career pathways and enhance their professional development. These postgraduate studies allow students to deepen their expertise, conduct advanced research, and gain specialised knowledge, ultimately leading to career advancement and leadership roles within the healthcare industry.
Core courses include business and management modules such as marketing, human resources, finance, management and healthcare components covering healthcare policy and regulation, healthcare finance, operations management, and strategic management in healthcare.

A Word from the Programme Director

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the BBA with Healthcare Management (Honours) programme. Our programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic and challenging field of healthcare management. Firstly, I want to emphasise the significance of this programme in preparing you for a successful career in the healthcare industry. The courses offered are designed to provide you with a strong foundation in business management while also focusing on the unique aspects of healthcare administration. Secondly, I encourage you to actively engage with the faculty and take advantage of the resources available to you. Our experienced faculty are here to support you in your academic journey and help you develop the necessary skills to excel in this field. Lastly, I urge you to stay updated on industry trends and developments. The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and it is crucial for you to stay informed about the latest advancements and challenges in the field. I look forward to seeing all of you thrive in the BBA in Healthcare Management programme.

Dr Mohd Roslan Ismail

Programme Director, Business Administration with Healthcare Management

PhD (UTM), MBA (UUM), BBA (UUM)

A Word from the Programme Director

It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the BBA with Healthcare Management (Honours) programme. Our programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the dynamic and challenging field of healthcare management. Firstly, I want to emphasise the significance of this programme in preparing you for a successful career in the healthcare industry. The courses offered are designed to provide you with a strong foundation in business management while also focusing on the unique aspects of healthcare administration. Secondly, I encourage you to actively engage with the faculty and take advantage of the resources available to you. Our experienced faculty are here to support you in your academic journey and help you develop the necessary skills to excel in this field. Lastly, I urge you to stay updated on industry trends and developments. The healthcare landscape is constantly evolving, and it is crucial for you to stay informed about the latest advancements and challenges in the field. I look forward to seeing all of you thrive in the BBA in Healthcare Management programme.

Dr Mohd Roslan Ismail

Programme Director, Business Administration with Healthcare Management

PhD (UTM), MBA (UUM), BBA (UUM)

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