Bachelor of Science in Health Systems Management (Bsc.HSM)
Program Goal
This programme will offer training to produce professional, transformative and innovative graduates of high integrity, who have theoretical, practical and analytical competencies for research and effective management of national healthcare systems. The Course is aimed at providing the health sector with personnel specialized in health systems management and having relevant knowledge and right mindsets to re-engineer health systems in Kenya and Africa in general.
Career Opportunities
- Health care recruiter
- Healthcare project manager
- Sales manager
- Managing director
- Healthcare representative (medical device or pharmaceutical sales)
- Health insurance
- Assistant administrator
- Business office manager
- Billing manager
Programme Goals
- Produce graduates with competencies in developing, leading, managing and governing health systems for quality healthcare services.
- Equip students with knowledge on effective strategies for sustainable development of health care systems.
- Empower graduates with the knowhow to implement innovative and transformative approaches to achieve quality improvement in healthcare systems.
Duration of programme
Four(4) academic years (Eight semesters)
Minimum Entry Requirements
- An aggregate grade of C+ (C Plus) in K.C.S.E
- Minimum of C+ in Mathematics and English
- Minimum of C+ in Biology or Chemistry
Or - Relevant KNEC Diploma or its equivalent (Business, Health related e.g. Nursing, Health systems or Records Management, Clinical Medicine, Lab technology or IT Diploma)
Learning Outcomes
- Carry out research for evidence based decision and policy formulation, planning and continuous improvement in health.
- Apply professional, legal and ethical procedures in health system management affairs.
- Develop skills in using technology to enhance healthcare systems.
- Apply general knowledge and use logical approaches in problem solving.
CURRICULUM SETUP FOR BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN HEALTH SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- BCU 100 Communication Skills
- BCU 101 Introduction To Computer Studies and Internet
- BCU 102 Health And Wellness Management
- ERE 111 Introduction to creative and critical thinking
- HSM 110 Introduction To Health Systems
- HSM 111 Basic Concepts Of Human Anatomy
- HSM 112 Fundamentals Of Inorganic Chemistry
- MAT 111 Basic Mathematics
YEAR 1 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- HSM 120 Health Care Organization
- HSM 121 Basic Concepts In Human Anatomy II
- HSM 122 Health Care Policy And Reform
- HSM 123 Principles Of Public Health
- HSM 124 Introduction To Epidemiology In Medicine
- HSM 125 Complementary And Alternative Medicine
- HSM 126 Introduction To Physical Chemistry
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- BAC 111 Financial Accounting I
- BBM 121 Principles Of Management
- BCU 320 Research Methods
- BDM 121 Database Management Systems
- BIT 217 Computer Application In Healthcare
- HSM 210 Biostatistics In Healthcare
- HSM 213 Healthcare Workforce
YEAR 2 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- BEC 111 Introduction to Microeconomics
- BPS 110 Supply Chain Management
- BSD 111 Structured Programming And Algorithms
- BSD 121 Software Design Methods and Architectures
- HSM 221 Principles And Theories Of Leadership
- HSM 222 Governance In Health Care Systems
- HSM 223 Health Care Laws And Ethics
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- BHR 121 Human Resource Management
- HSM 311 Organizational Development And Change
- HSM 312 Economic Analysis And Healthcare Cost
- HSM 313 Hospital Management Infrastructure &Facility
- HSM 314 Health Service Delivery
- HSM 315 Health Care Billing, Coding And Reimbursem*nt
YEAR 3 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- BBM 312 Public Relations And Customer Management
- BDM 311 Data Mining And Warehousing
- BMK 221 Principles of Marketing
- BPS 322 Procurement and Project Management
- HSM 321 Health Care Quality And Efficiency
- HSM 322 Private And Public Insurance And The Uninsured
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 1
CORE UNITS
- BCU 410 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- HSM 411 Health Promotion
- HSM 412 Health System Research
- HSM 413 Health Care Data Management
- HSM 414 Healthcare Financing
YEAR 4 SEMESTER 2
CORE UNITS
- BCU 400 Research Project
- BCU 401 Industrial Attachment
- BNT 221 Data Communication And Computer Networks
- HSM 420 Strategic Leadership In Heathcare Organizations
- HSM 421 Health Care Informatics
- HSM 422 International Health Care Systems
- HSM 423 Monitoring And Evaluation
- HSM 425 Disaster And Risk Management
