Synopsis
Topics
- Basic principles in healthcare economics and healthcare systems
- Overview of Singapore healthcare system
- Overview of healthcare financing in Singapore
- Overview of Healthcare Services & the Biomedical Sciences Industry in Singapore
- Overview of Hospital Operations and the Biomedical Department
- Case studies on hospital operations and decision-making
Learning Outcome
- Discuss the basic principles of healthcare economics
- Compare the different healthcare systems and challenges faced
- Explain the structure and dynamics in the Singapore healthcare system
- Illustrate the operational aspect of a hospital
- Solve practical issues with regards to hospital operations
- Analyze the decision-making processes in the healthcare industry
Who Should Attend
Executive working in healthcare industry
Relevance of Course to employment/upskilling/reskilling
BME219 provides an overview of the Singapore healthcare system and hospital operations, highlighting the role of biomedical engineering, supporting employment and upskilling in healthcare technology and hospital management.
Admissions Prerequisites
- Diploma or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Please refer to Undergraduate CET Admission Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduate CET Modular Courses.
Schedule
| Week | Lesson | Day | Time | Topic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Thursday | 7pm - 10pm | Basic principles in healthcare economics and healthcare systems |
| 3 | 2 | Thursday | 7pm - 10pm | Overview of Singapore Healthcare system |
| 5 | 3 | Thursday | 7pm - 10pm | Overview of Healthcare financing in Singapore |
| 7 | 4 | Thursday | 7pm - 10pm | Overview of Healthcare Services & the Biomedical Sciences Industry in Singapore |
| 9 | 5 | Thursday | 7pm - 10pm | Overview of Hospital Operations and the Biomedical Department |
| 11 | 6 | Thursday | 7pm - 10pm | Case studies on hospital operations and decision-making |
Assessments
The overall course grade is determined by
- Online Test, Written Exam
Trainer Info
Ms Anjna Vij Nihalani is a healthcare administration educator with over 25 years in global medical and academic institutions, including Johns Hopkins Singapore and Mount Sinai Medical Center. She teaches at SUSS, Murdoch University and Kaplan, drawing on extensive operational, policy, and public-affairs experience. She holds a Master of Health Services Administration from The George Washington University.
Course Completion requirements
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
- Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.
Course Fees, payment and refund policy
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents | Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy1 | Enhanced Training Support for SMEs2 (Singaporean and PRs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Course Fees (A) | $1,753.00 | $1,461.00 | $1,461.00 | $1,461.00 |
| SSG Grant Rate (B) | 0% | 70% | 70% | 70% |
| SSG Grant (C) | - | $1,022.70 | $1,022.70 | $1,022.70 |
| Nett course fees (A) - (C) = (D) | $1,753.00 | $438.30 | $438.30 | $438.30 |
| 9% GST on Nett course fees (E) | $157.77 | $39.45 | $39.45 | $39.45 |
| SSG Enhanced Funding Rate (F) | 0% | 0% | 20% | 20% |
| SSG Enhanced Grant (G) | - | - | $292.20 | $292.20 |
| Total nett course fee payable, including GST (D) + (E) - (G) = (H) | $1,910.77 | $477.75 | $185.55 | $185.55 |
For the various payment modes, please refer here.
For the refund policy, please refer here.
For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]