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MSc International Healthcare Management

Length
24 months
Next course start
April 2025 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom
Length
24 months
Next course start
April 2025 See details
Course delivery
Virtual Classroom
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Course description

Healthcare is a subject area that affects everyone from all over the world, and this MSc International Healthcare Management programme gives you a chance to delve into the worldwide management of this complex and vital field.

MSc International Healthcare Management Overview

During this online MSc International Healthcare Management course you will look into healthcare management issues facing managers today. You’ll learn how to make decisions and implement change based on those issues, as well as issues you are facing in your own healthcare environment.

Throughout this MSc International Healthcare Management course, you’ll explore a broad range of topics including:

  • the key issues and challenges facing senior management in today’s healthcare environments and the benefits of strategic healthcare management
  • how to use health economics to inform public policies and planning for effective and efficient delivery of healthcare services
  • practical leadership skills underpinned by a critical appreciation of leadership theory
  • the concept of evidence-based management practice in healthcare environments

You’ll also have the opportunity to develop a focused piece of independent research into a global healthcare management issue that is of personal interest to you. If you are looking for a course which will make a real change within your healthcare environment, then this MSc International Healthcare Management course is perfect for you.

MSc International Healthcare Management Course Structure

The MSc International Healthcare Management degree is made up of the following modules and, upon completion, is equal to a total of 180 credits at Level 7.

Level 7 modules:

  • Health Economics (20 credits)
  • Financial Management in Healthcare (20 credits)
  • Strategic Management in Healthcare (20 credits)
  • Healthcare Leadership in Practice (20 credits)
  • Healthcare Management: Principle and Practices (20 credits)
  • Research Methods (20 credits)*
  • Healthcare Management Dissertation (40 credits)*

One optional module:

  • Social Marketing (20 credits)
  • Healthcare Improvement (20 credits)
  • Social, Political and Ethical Issues in Healthcare (20 credits)

* These modules are core and must be passed in order to achieve the MSc International Healthcare Management award.

MSc International Healthcare Management Learning and assessment

Introduction

Studying MSc International Healthcare Management online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or anywhere else you have internet access.

Our MSc International Healthcare Management an indicative study duration which is a guide to how long your course will take to complete. The actual duration may be longer or shorter depending on your speed of study, study options chosen and module availability. It’s possible to complete your MSc International Healthcare Management studies faster than the indicative course duration by doubling up on modules at certain times; however, minimum study durations do apply.

Our MSc International Healthcare Management has regular start dates throughout the year. Our academic year is organised into modules, typically with a one- or two-week break between modules and a structured three-week break for the Christmas period. Students will receive a course timetable during the application process.

MSc International Healthcare Management teaching methods and style

As we are a 100% online university, we utilise a virtual learning environment instead of a traditional campus. The system tracks and manages the learning process in real-time and provides you with immediate access to your learning materials.

This learning platform allows both students and tutors to actively take part in real-time conversations and you can listen to, and view, live lectures and seminars over the internet. All courses are delivered in English only.

You are supported throughout your MSc International Healthcare Management course by a dedicated Student Adviser and have the opportunity to regularly interact with fellow students and your tutor. To ensure you receive the support you need from your MSc International Healthcare Management tutor, we cap our class sizes at 20 students.

MSc International Healthcare Management Assessment

Our MSc International Healthcare Management course includes both compulsory and core modules.

We adopt an assignment-based approach to assessment instead of exams. Assessment for the MSc International Healthcare Management is based on a combination of written coursework and work on a dissertation or individual project.

You are able to see your current provisional marks from the start of the programme, allowing you to evaluate the success of your current study methods and clearly identify areas to improve. We believe that this transparency gives you the information you need to make the most of your MSc International Healthcare Management course. We achieve this by:

  • showing your marks clearly in your gradebook, which can be viewed whenever you log onto the learning platform
  • the rapid turnaround of work assessed to ensure that your gradebook is always up to date
  • assessing your work throughout the module rather than waiting for end of year exams
  • ensuring you have regular contact with your Student Adviser throughout your MSc International Healthcare Management
  • the simplicity and transparency in the design of our assessment criteria

We also have a policy of ensuring that work submitted by MSc International Healthcare Management students is authentic. As well as the fact that all work is frequently assessed, we use a well-established electronic monitoring system to check for plagiarism.

On successful completion of your MSc International Healthcare Management degree, you will be invited to attend a graduation ceremony at the University of Essex, Colchester Campus.

Career prospects

Achieving this MSc International Healthcare Management will demonstrate your knowledge and commitment to future employers. Whether you’re looking to advance your management role, or looking for a career change, this MSc International Healthcare Management will give you the skills you need to succeed in almost any organisation.

The wide range of international healthcare management skills that you’ll develop will be complemented by the transferable skills that you will also build upon throughout the course. These include, but are not limited to, critical thinking skills, research, strategy evaluation, communication and information collection skills.

Upcoming start dates

1 start date available

April 2025

  • Virtual Classroom
  • Online
  • English

Suitability - Who should attend?

We offer two different entry routes for our MSc International Healthcare Management, taking into account your prior work experience and relevant qualifications.

In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our MSc International Healthcare Management, you must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

- an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification

In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our MSc International Healthcare Management, you must meet the following criteria:

- 3 years' relevant work experience

Expenses

£12,471 UK / £13,049 International (2024-25)

Our MSc International Healthcare Management course fees are fully inclusive – all teaching materials and required reading are included, and there are no hidden charges for assessments or resits.

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