International Healthcare Management University of Essex Online

Overview

This International Healthcare Management PG Dip programme 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

Career opportunities:

Studying this course could lead to a career in hospital or healthcare management in a variety of public and private organisations around the world.

You may also consider 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.