The present paper presents our experience of introducing a Master program in healthcare management and quality in a newly founded Saudi university specialized in health sciences. The mission of the program was to advance the quality and efficiency of the Saudi healthcare system through providing for qualified professionals in health management, quality and communication. To this end, close cooperation with other universities and research centers was sought in developing and implementing the program, applying international educational standards. Our results from the assessment survey conducted with the first cohort of students, although limited in scope, indicated an overall satisfaction from the program. Yet, to substantially assess the program, a follow-up survey could be conducted with graduates’ employers, delving into the changes that have taken place in their skills, knowledge and attitudes as a result of their participation in the two year study program. Additionally, a participants’ pre-program evaluation has been planned to be implemented with the future cohorts of the program participants.
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To Cite this Article: Albedaiwi, W. (2015). Development, Implementation and Evaluation of a Master’s Degree In Healthcare Management and Quality: Recording our Experience. Multilingual Academic Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 3(1), 60–73.
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