University of Essex Online Colchester , England , United Kingdom Not ranked World ranking
Overview
The International Healthcare Management programme at the 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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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Health Economics
- Financial Decision Making
- Strategic Management in Healthcare
- Healthcare Leadership in Practice
- Healthcare Management: Principle and Practices
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 16 months
- Flexible
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
Language
English
IELTS or TOEFL needed
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
Online
Disciplines
International Relations Health Management Health Sciences View 49 other Masters in International Relations in United KingdomMore information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
GPA Your GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a number that indicates how well or how high you scored in your courses on average. Usually a GPA scales between 1.0 and 4.0, however different countries and universities can have different grading systems. —
GRE® The GRE® General Test is a widely administered admissions test that measures the skills needed in today's graduate and business school programs worldwide. It contains three sections - Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning, and Analytical Writing. Three scores are reported: a Verbal Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, a Quantitative Reasoning score on a 130 - 170 score scale in one-point increments, and an Analytical Writing score on a 0 - 6 score scale in half-point increments. —
GMAT The Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) is a test intended to assess certain analytical, writing, quantitative, verbal, and reading skills in written English for use in admission to a graduate management program, such as an MBA. GMAT contains 4 sections - Analytical Writing Assessment, Integrated Reasoning, Quantitative and Verbal. The score has a range from 200 - 800. —
English requirements
IELTS The International English Language Test System (IELTS) tests your English-language proficiency on a scale of 1 – 9. The score refers to the combined average score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading). 6.5 (required)
TOEFL® IBT The TOEFL iBT® is given online through the internet at desiganated testing site. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. —
PTE Academic PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English Academic) is a language test that enables students to demonstrate their writing, listening, speaking, and reading skills when applying to study in English. The score refers to a total score which ranges between 10 and 90. —
Other requirements
General requirements
An undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification
Work experience
Experience in a relevant field, supported by appropriate references.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
5453 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7271 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 16 months. -
EU/EEA
5453 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7271 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 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.
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This is an online programme. You can attend from the comfort of your chair! So you don't need a student visa!
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