Healthcare Management

Full-time over one academic year.

The strength of the MBA is noted in its currency with employers and this is largely from the mandatory range of modules and the rigid requirement for two years management experience being well accepted in local and international markets. This format and quality is therefore retained for this qualification - keeping the same broad subject curriculum but specifically tailoring for the healthcare sector. Ensuring all students have at least two years of management experience will also ensure that the cohort gain equally from each other as well as the materials.

Modules delivered by the Business School and the School of Health.

A mandatory range of core MBA modules in people, marketing, finance, operations, change and leadership plus specialised modules from the School of Health.

• Leading People in Health and Social Care Organisations
• Health Budgets and Finance
• Healthcare Marketing
• Strategic Leadership in Healthcare
• Healthcare Operations Management
• Strategic Change in Healthcare
• Comparative Healthcare Studies
• Dissertation and Research Methods

Texts and academic papers will be recommended within each specific module.

Assessment is through a range of coursework, exams, presentations and group work.

Study through both courses will be varied. Individual study will be supported by tutors who will also facilitate active groups sessions, debates, presentations and action learning sets.

The MBA is designed to enhance the careers of those seeking to progress into senior management in a wide range of roles within health organisations. The course provides opportunities for managers to develop higher specialist and advanced level knowledge, skills and leadership capacities. The course equips students with the knowledge and skills for advancement in leadership and management in the health care sector and it is expected that the programme will considerably enhance the career pathways for these students.