Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare launches future-focused programs
Healthcare is shifting fast with AI, data intelligence, and connected care systems. Clinical expertise alone won't carry an organization anymore. Teams need leaders who think strategically, read the data, and can drive technology adoption responsibly.
Thumbay College of Management and AI in Healthcare at Gulf Medical University has launched new programs built for this reality. The curriculum blends AI, healthcare management, economics, and clinical insight-so graduates can lead where technology and patient care meet.
Leadership with empathy and analytics
The college emphasizes responsible AI, data-driven decisions, and ethics in care delivery. As the Dean, Prof. Amir Zeid, puts it, graduates should pair empathy with innovation-"the heart of a doctor and the mind of an engineer"-to run complex healthcare operations with clarity and accountability.
Programs built for healthcare operators and decision-makers
- BSc in Applied AI in Healthcare: AI, machine learning, and healthcare analytics for roles in digital health and health tech implementation.
- BSc in Healthcare Management and Economics: Leadership, quality management, policy, and hospital administration for frontline and mid-level managers.
- Master in AI and Health Informatics: Data-driven health systems, clinical decision support, and informatics for advanced practitioners and analysts.
- Master in Healthcare Management and Economics: Strategy, finance, and operations to lead hospitals and health systems with measurable outcomes.
Real-world learning that mirrors hospital operations
Students get hands-on experience through AI labs, applied research, and access to academic hospitals within the Gulf Medical University system. With more than 100 industry collaborations and global partnerships, graduates gain market awareness, practical skills, and confidence before stepping into leadership roles.
Accreditation and global recognition
All programs are accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education through the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA). Gulf Medical University also holds quality assurance acknowledgment from the UK Quality Assurance Agency (QAA), reinforcing credibility and mobility for graduates pursuing international careers.
Why this matters for healthcare management
- Operate AI-enabled services with strong governance and clinical safety in mind.
- Translate analytics into throughput, quality, and cost improvements.
- Lead change across multi-disciplinary teams without disrupting care.
- Align digital investments with strategy, finance, and policy requirements.
With the global AI in healthcare market projected to reach $187.7 billion by 2030 and $674 billion by 2034, organizations need leaders who understand care delivery and intelligent systems. This is the talent pipeline built for that gap.
Admissions and next steps
Admissions are now open for students ready to lead digital healthcare with compassion and strategic skill. Learn more at www.gmu.ac.ae.
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Gulf Medical University's Chancellor, Prof. Manda Venkatramana, notes the institution remains one of the region's most sought-after medical universities-recognized for producing competent, future-ready professionals.
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