Academic programme
Master of Healthcare Management (MHM) [from 2026]
Admissions
Entry requirements
Review the current admission requirements associated with this programme.
- A graduate of the University of Guyana with a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Pass with Credit (GPA of 2.7). A background in Management, Social Care or Health or any other related field would be an advantage. Working experience Persons who have a GPA of less than 2.7 are required to have a minimum of 2 years working experience in a relevant policy field in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Graduates of any other accredited University with a degree equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Pass-with-Credit.
- A graduate with a Diploma from the University of Guyana or any other recognized university plus 5 years post qualification working experience in Management, Social Care or Health.
- Persons with other qualifications and experience approved by the Board of Graduate Studies.
- A graduate of the University of Guyana with a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Pass with Credit (GPA of 2.7). A background in Management, Social Care or Health or any other related field would be an advantage. Working experience Persons who have a GPA of less than 2.7 are required to have a minimum of 2 years working experience in a relevant policy field in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Graduates of any other accredited University with a degree equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Pass-with-Credit.
- A graduate with a Diploma from the University of Guyana or any other recognized university plus 5 years post qualification working experience in Management, Social Care or Health.
- Persons with other qualifications and experience approved by the Board of Graduate Studies.
- A graduate of the University of Guyana with a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Pass with Credit (GPA of 2.7). A background in Management, Social Care or Health or any other related field would be an advantage. Working experience Persons who have a GPA of less than 2.7 are required to have a minimum of 2 years working experience in a relevant policy field in a supervisory or managerial role.
- Graduates of any other accredited University with a degree equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree with at least a Pass-with-Credit.
Programme structure
Courses by year and semester
Expand each year to review the courses currently associated with this programme.
First Year
Semester 1
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| AAA1106 | Additional (3 or 4 credits) | 3 | Choose one (1) of the following: MPH6106 OR PRM6101 |
| WWW6101 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | Choose one (1) of the following: MPH6106 OR PRM6101 |
| MHM6102 | Ethics in Healthcare Management | 4 | — |
| MHM6103 | Health Management Theory, Principles and Practice | 4 | — |
| MHM6101 | Leadership and Human Resource Management | 4 | — |
Semester 2
5 courses| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| WWW6201 | Elective (3 or 4 Credits) | 3 | If you choose EM 21E2 as your elective, use this slot to register for the course. |
| MHM6204 | Finance for Managers | 4 | — |
| MHM6202 | Health Information Systems and Social Marketing | 4 | — |
| MHM6203 | Healthcare Policy and Analysis | 4 | — |
| MHM6201 | Strategic Management in Healthcare | 4 | — |
Semester 3
1 course| Course code | Course title | Credits | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|
| MHM6300 | Capstone Project | 6 | — |