Overview
The PhD in Healthcare Management at IMU is a research-based doctoral programme designed to cultivate high-level professionals equipped to lead and innovate in the evolving landscape of healthcare systems. This full-time (3–6 years) programme provides advanced academic training in leadership, policy, health economics, operations, and strategic management, with an emphasis on original research that contributes to healthcare reform and organisational excellence. Ideal for healthcare administrators, academics, and policy-makers, the programme offers a structured progression from proposal development to thesis defence, preparing graduates for influential roles in hospitals, government bodies, universities, and global health organisations.
Subjects
Research Modules (Compulsory)
- Research Methodology
- Quantitative Analysis
- Qualitative Analysis
Proposal Defense / IMUJC Approval
- Presentation of PhD research proposal at IMUJC
- ICL Module 1 / Micro-Credential 1 (Optional)
Executive Programme (Optional)
- External Executive Programme / Student Mobility / International Conference
- ICL Module 2 / Micro-Credential 2
Data Collection and Thesis Preparation
- Data Collection
- Data Analysis
- Thesis Writing
- ICL Module 3 / Micro-Credential 3 (Optional)
Viva Voce
- Thesis Submission
- Proof of two (2) submitted papers to Scopus / ISI indexed journals (related to the research topic)
Requirements
| Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | Master’s Degree in relevant field accepted by the University’s Senate. Other qualifications equivalent to a Master’s Degree accepted by the University’s Senate. First Class Honours Degree in a relevant field accepted by the University’s Senate (direct entry). |
| English Language | – IELTS: Band score of 6.0. – TOEFL (iBT): Overall score of 60. – Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 169. – Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Overall score of 169. – Cambridge Linguaskill: Overall score of 169. – Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 59. |
Tuition Fee For International Students
| Details | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Total | USD 19,089 |