Overview
The Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management is designed to equip students with a deep understanding of the complexities of health service administration, emphasizing practical tools, techniques, and concepts for managing organizational challenges in remote or resource-limited settings. This programme is ideal for individuals who often operate independently or in small teams, far from specialist support and modern infrastructure, and who require a strong foundation in strategic health systems management to deliver effective and ethical care
Admission Requirements
Qualification Pathway
Requirement
South African NSC (National Senior Certificate)
Minimum of five subjects passed at level 4 (50–59%) or better, including English and Life Sciences or Mathematics. Life Orientation is excluded from the APS calculation
IGCSE / Cambridge International
Minimum of five subjects passed with grade C or better, including English and Biology or Mathematics. A-levels or AS-levels in health-related subjects may strengthen the application.
Diploma Route
Completion of a diploma in Health Services Management, Public Health, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Mature Entry / Work Experience
Minimum of 2 years’ verifiable work experience in healthcare, public health, or health administration. Supporting documentation required.
Bachelor of Science in Health Service Management
The focus of this program is to provide students an appreciation for the complexity of health service administration, focused tools, techniques, concepts and practices in order to administer Organizational issues in situations where the practitioner is mostly operating alone or in small teams, in areas far away from specialists and modern infrastructure.
Semester 1
Academic Literacy
Business Communication
Introduction to Economics
Public Relations
ACLIT01
BUSCM01
IECON01
PUREL01
Semester 2
Computer and Information Technology
Health Planning
Health Delivery Systems
Principles of Management
CIT02
HPLAN02
HDELS02
PRINM02
Semester 3
Health Promotion and Occupational Diseases 1
Health Care Organization Design
Introduction to Health Administration
Financial Management
HPODONE03
HCOD03
IHEAD03
FINMT03
Semester 4
Conflict Management
Introduction to Public Administration
Service Marketing Management
Public Policy Formulation and Planning
CONFM04
IPUAD04
SERVMT04
PFPIM04
Semester 5
Research Methods and Statistics
Health Care Quality & Safety
Fire and Emergency Preparedness 1
First Aid
RMEST05
HCQS05
FEPPS105
FSAID05
Semester 6
Introduction to Epidemiology
Occupational Health and Safety Laws
Organizational Behavior
Health Law and Ethics
EPIDE06
OHSLAW06
OBEH06
HLETH06
Semester 7
Change Management
Strategic Management
Project Management
Introduction to Good Governance, Ethics and Leadership
CHGEM07
STRTM07
PROM07
IGGEL07
Semester 8
Capstone Course Project
PROJ08