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Course ID
HCM
Cycles
3 years
Credits
180
Semesters
6

In an evolving global health landscape, the Bachelor's in Healthcare Management prepares future professionals to lead, organize, and innovate within healthcare systems. By combining management theory with a deep understanding of healthcare structures, this program equips students to address challenges and drive progress in public and private health sectors.

Career Opportunities after Graduation:

Graduates of this program are equipped to take on professional roles such as:

·         Hospital or Clinic Administrator
·         Health Policy Advisor or Consultant
·         Healthcare Project Manager
·         Insurance System Analyst or Manager
·         Coordinator for NGOs and Public Health Programs
·         Quality and Risk Manager in Health Institutions
·         Healthcare Data Analyst or HIS Coordinator
·         Entrepreneur in Health Services or Health-Tech Ventures

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Study Program Curriculum

Year 1
Year 2
Year 3

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 HCM 111 Foreign Language - English I / German I / Italian I Mandatory English / German / Italian D 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 HCM 101 Informatics Mandatory English D 30 15 15 0 65 3 5
3 HCM 103 Introduction to Business Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 HCM 105 Medical Terminology Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 HCM 107 Foundation of Microeconomics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
6 HCM 109 Academic Writing Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 HCM 102 Foundation of Macroeconomics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 HCM 104 Basics of Risk and its Management Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 HCM 106 Fundamental Principles of Law Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 HCM 108 Health Sociology Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 HCM 110 Foreign Language - English II / German II / Italian II Mandatory English / German / Italian D 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
6 HCM 112/HCM 114/HCM 116 Med Documentation / Leadership in Healthcare Institutions / Med Psychology Elective English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 HCM 201 Health Communication Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 HCM 203 Human Resource Management Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 HCM 205 Health Systems and Management of Healthcare Services Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 HCM 207 Business Law Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 HCM 209 Health Behavior Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
6 HCM 211 Marketing Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 HCM 202 Health Tourism Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 HCM 204 Health Promotion Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 HCM 206 Statistics / Biostatistics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 HCM 208 Principles of Corporate Finance Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 HCM 210 Health Law Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
6 HCM 212/HCM 214/HCM 216/HCM 218 Entrepren. & mng. of SMEs/Taxation in EU/Eco. of HC/C. acc. in health instit Elective English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 1

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 HCM 301 Health Policies in Albania and EU Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 HCM 303 Health Ethics Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 HCM 305 Quality Management in Healthcare Institutions Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 HCM 307 Strategic Management in Healthcare Institutions Mandatory English D 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
5 HCM 309 International Financial Reporting Standarts for SMEs Mandatory English C 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
6 HCM 311 Public Health Mandatory English A 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5

Semester 2

No. Subject Code Subject Course Type Language Course Group Lecture Seminar Laboratory Practice Individual Work Credit ECTS
1 HCM 300 Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
2 HCM 302 External Audit Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
3 HCM 304 Performance Management Mandatory English B 45 15 0 0 65 3.5 5
4 HCM 320 Professional Practice Mandatory English D 0 15 0 60 100 2.5 7
5 HCM 350 Diploma Thesis / Final Exams Mandatory English E 0 15 0 0 160 0.5 7