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IIHS Launches Three New Executive MBA Programmes in Global Healthcare

Strategic Insights

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The International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) has introduced three new Executive MBA (EMBA) programmes in response to the growing demand for skilled healthcare leaders worldwide. The programmes, EMBA in Health Administration, EMBA in Digital Health, and EMBA in Aged Care Management, aim to equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in high-impact leadership roles in healthcare delivery, policy, and innovation.

Key Takeaways:

  • The EMBA in Health Administration targets roles such as hospital managers, project leaders, and public health executives, with over 1.5 million positions available worldwide by 2030.
  • The EMBA in Digital Health caters to professionals entering the intersection of healthcare and technology, with over 500,000 jobs expected globally by 2027 in digital health fields.
  • The EMBA in Aged Care Management focuses on strengthening elder care services, with more than 2.3 million jobs projected in this sector by 2030.
  • The programmes follow a hybrid learning model combining online coursework with in-person sessions on weekends and include modules on policy, informatics, aged care strategy, and healthcare entrepreneurship.
  • The curriculum is designed to meet international academic and industry standards, including modules on policy, informatics, aged care strategy, and healthcare entrepreneurship.
  • The programmes are open to a wide range of professionals, including medical doctors, nurses, allied health workers, IT professionals, social entrepreneurs, and NGO leaders.
  • Past students of IIHS have successfully migrated to countries such as Australia, Canada, Germany, and the UK, and the new EMBA offerings aim to further improve their eligibility for permanent residency.
  • Admissions for the first intake are now open, with classes set to begin in July, and IIHS is offering scholarships and flexible payment plans to support interested candidates.

Statistics:

  • Over 1.5 million positions in health administration will be available worldwide by 2030. (Source: IIHS)
  • Over 500,000 jobs are expected globally by 2027 in digital health fields, including telehealth management and clinical informatics. (Source: IIHS)
  • More than 2.3 million jobs are projected in the aged care sector by 2030. (Source: IIHS)
  • Key destinations for aged care professionals include Australia, Canada, Japan, Germany, and New Zealand. (Source: IIHS)
  • Both Australia and Canada offer migration routes specifically for aged care workers. (Source: IIHS)
  • The IIHS has built a reputation over the past two decades for producing healthcare professionals recognized and employed worldwide. (Source: IIHS)

Sources:

  • International Institute of Health Sciences (IIHS) (no date)
  • IIHS Multiversity (no date)
  • Dr. Kithsiri Edirisinghe, CEO and Founder of IIHS (no date)
  • National Occupation Classification (NOC) list, Canada (no date)
  • Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL), Australia (no date)

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