This MBA in Healthcare Management has been designed for ambitious individuals aiming to become future leaders in innovative healthcare.
Duration
12 months full-time
24 months full-time with Placement
Number of Credits
180 credits at Level 7
(220 credits with Placement)
Start date
January 2024
April 2024
September 2024
January 2025
Degree Type
MBA
Modules
- Problem Solving and Research Methods for Managers
- Strategic Marketing
- Consultancy Practice
- Applied research or Consultancy Project
- Advanced Project Management
- Financial Performance Management in Healthcare
- Strategic Management in Healthcare
- Healthcare Innovation and Change Management
- Leadership for Healthcare and Social Care
Why this course
You can choose to undertake an optional placement on this programme to enhance your both your skills and career prospects.
Gain essential managerial skills in change management, strategy, marketing, finance, and leadership.
This course has been designed with input from healthcare experts so that you will benefit from up-to-date and relevant industry insights.
Employability skills are at the core of all our modules. Learn to become confident in interviews and assessment centres, and how to lead teams in the workplace.
You are encouraged to build professional networks through guest lectures, industry events, and conferences - making use of the University's London location.
Skills
The core modules of this programme provide a thorough grounding in essential and practical managerial skills, such as change management, strategy, marketing, finance, and leadership.
You will also develop an understanding of advanced problem-solving techniques and methodologies for conducting applied research. This is critical for providing evidence for your leadership decisions.
Course subject to validation
How you'll learn
This MBA programme is aimed at future healthcare leaders wanting to examine existing health systems and practices around the world, as well as explore the impact of innovations and rapid technological development on healthcare.
A range of assessments will be used including digital portfolios, consultancy projects, and presentations. Emphasis will be placed o your ability to apply skills learnt during the module towards real world challenges you may face
in the workplace.
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Career options
On the top-up MBA you will build up the skills in leadership and management required to cope with careers in diversified business, social and political environments.
The current pandemic has forced organisations to develop a new sense of purpose and value which will lead to the creation of more career opportunities for those who will benefit from a top-up MBA.
On graduating you will be equipped to work as a manager in a multinational corporation, international SME or start your own consultancy business.
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers.
Application Info
How to apply
Postgraduate programmes
- January / April 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form
Apply now for January / April 2024 entry
- September 2024 entry: apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry
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- View our entry requirements for postgraduate programmes
- View our general entry criteria and application FAQs below
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
International students
Please note that most international applicants have to pay a deposit before securing their place.
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Tuition fees and funding
January 2024 / April 2024 entry tuition fees
2023/24 entry funding
September 2024 entry tuition fees
Validation and curriculum review
What is validation?
Validation is a formal process through which the University approves a programme (content, teaching, learning and assessment) as being of appropriate standard and quality. This is a normal process used throughout the university sector.
The University expects to publish details of the validated programme in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
What is curriculum review?
Curriculum review is the regular and systematic monitoring and reviewing of programmes. It is a normal process in the sector and it is the way by which the university ensures that your course remains up-to-date and relevant. The process may result in changes to the content, structure and/or assessment of the programme.
The University expects to publish details of the re-validated programme by 31 March in the academic year prior to the start date of the programme. You are advised to check the University website at that time to ensure that you have up-to-date information. In the meantime, if you require information you should contact 0208 392 3232.
