Faculty of Health and Social Science
Diploma Programme
Diploma in Heath Care Leadership
The Diploma in Health Care Leadership at Colombo International Institute of Higher Education (CIIHE) is the ideal stepping stone for aspiring professionals looking to advance in the dynamic field of healthcare management. This programme equips students with essential leadership skills, healthcare systems knowledge, and strategic decision-making abilities, blending theoretical frameworks with real-world applications. Designed for school leavers, healthcare workers, and future administrators, it fosters critical thinking, ethical leadership, and operational proficiency—preparing graduates to excel in supervisory roles or pursue advanced studies.
At CIIHE, we deliver this diploma through interactive workshops, case studies, and mentorship from industry-experienced faculty. Our curriculum aligns with global healthcare standards while addressing Sri Lanka’s evolving healthcare demands, ensuring graduates are ready for roles in hospitals, clinics, or public health organizations. Whether you aim to progress to our Higher Diploma in Health Care Management or launch your career immediately, this programme provides the strategic foundation to lead with confidence.
This programme aims to provide students with a strong base of core knowledge, skills and experience to progress in to postgraduate studies in health care leadership, administration, management and research.
It seeks to equip students with an up-to-date knowledge of relevant theories and practical issues in leadership, operations, administration and management in health care settings such as hospitals, clinics, projects as well as such facilities and projects in social care, childcare, mental health, aging care, disability support.
Entry Requirements
- Standard Entry Criterias:
Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree or an academic or professional qualification declared equivalent to a bachelor’s degree by the higher education authorities in Sri Lanka and have achieved a second class degree or equivalent to similar academic standard. - Special Considerations:
Applicants who do not meet the standard entry criteria will be assessed for their eligibility by the programme committee for postgraduate studies on case-by-case basis. Upon evaluating the evidence provided, maybe given entry to the programme. - Language Requirements:
Students should have obtained IELTS 6.5 or demonstrate equivalent standard of English Language proficiency through evidence and at the interview.
Duration
- 12 months