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.
Programme Structure
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
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 16 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Colchester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Management Studies Health Administration View 38 other Short Courses in Health Administration in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for the 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 the PG Dip International Healthcare Management, you must meet the following criteria:
- at least 3 years’ relevant work experience
Tuition Fee
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International
6525 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8700 GBP for the full programme during 16 months. -
National
6235 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8314 GBP for the full programme during 16 months.
Funding
Regional scholarship available for international students based overseas in eligible countries.