
Overview
This International Healthcare Management program from University of Essex Online will introduce you to the complexities of international healthcare, covering a wide range of thought-provoking business and health related topics.
You’ll learn how to critically analyse, compare and reflect on different national and international approaches to healthcare management; while considering external contexts, contemporary issues and influences.
Throughout this 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 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
Your future
Studying International Healthcare Management can lead to a career in hospital or healthcare management in a variety of public and private organisations around the world.
You may also want to look at careers in related fields such as public and community health management, medical sales or third sector organisations, outpatient care and public health, support service executives and many more roles in business and health.
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Courses include:- Health Economics
- Financial Decision Making
- Strategic Management in Healthcare
- Healthcare Leadership in Practice
- Healthcare Management: Principle and Practices
- Social Marketing
- Healthcare Improvement
- Social, Political and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
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Duration
- Part-time
- 16 months
- Flexible
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Management Studies Health Administration Health Sciences View 370 other Masters in Management Studies in United KingdomExplore more key information
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General requirements
In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Dip 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 PG Dip International Healthcare Management, you must meet the following criteria:
- at least 3 years’ experience in a relevant field, supported by appropriate references.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
5918 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7891 GBP for the full programme during 16 months. -
National
5918 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 7891 GBP for the full programme during 16 months.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.