Global Health Care Management MSc

at Coventry University

Studied on campus or 100% online, you will have the chance to study a range of modules which provide you with an opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of leadership and management combined with examination of contemporary and global challenges within healthcare management.
 

In addition, those students on the MSc Global Healthcare Management with Professional Experience course can undertake two non-credit bearing modules, providing a substantive period of professional experience, either as an internship* with a host organisation, which can include the university, or a campus-based professional experience*. Such internships may be paid or unpaid, and this will depend on what is being offered and agreed with the host organisation or university.
 

Both courses also provide you with an opportunity to undertake a Management Project module, developing a business case for a service improvement or enhancement which will help to develop relevant workplace skills and experience
 

You should be supported by a personal tutor throughout your studies and receive individual supervision whilst undertaking either the Management Project or Postgraduate Professional Experience Project (for those on the MSc with Professional Experience).
 

*Please note that we are unable to guarantee any placement or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (e.g.travel, visas and accommodation etc), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable visa requirements.
 

Overview

The MSc Global Healthcare Management course and the Global Healthcare Management with Professional Experience course each include the Professional Development module which are an individually tailored version of the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) Professional Development module. Please refer to the ‘Accreditation and Professional Recognition’ tab for more information.
 

These courses both feature a range of current and management theories relevant to the health and social care sectors. In addition, it will also explore multi-cultural and international dimensions of healthcare management. The programme will also develop your entrepreneurial skills and offer support with seeking employment opportunities.
 

Specifically, the modules of study for all students on either the MSc Global Healthcare Management course or the Global Healthcare Management with Professional Experience course are as detailed under the ‘Year One – Module titles.

Modules

Semester 1:
 

• Developing You as a Healthcare Leader
   

• Health Policy in Organisations and Systems
   

• Global Healthcare Challenges
   

• Global Healthcare Management Portfolio1
   

Semester 2:
 

• Leading in Complex Health Systems
   

• Using Evidence and Evaluation in Healthcare Systems
   

• Strategic Planning in Healthcare Systems
   

• Global Healthcare Management Portfolio
   

Semester 3:
 

• Leading and Creating Organisational Health and Wellbeing (CMI)*
   

• Transforming Healthcare Business Case Project
   

• Global Healthcare Management Portfolio

The full-time route of both courses is essentially designed to recruit a mix of international and UK graduates and those without any management experience, wishing to pursue leadership roles within health care, social care and third sector organisations.
 

Applicants enrol onto the MSc Global Health Care Management, full-time (12 months), or part-time (24 months) OR the MSc Global Healthcare Management with professional experience full-time (20 months).
 

There may be three points of entry in September, January and May, subject to demand and the following:
 

• Applicants must normally be an Honours graduate of a clinical or health/social care related discipline with a 2.2 degree or above, obtained from a recognised university/HE institution, or hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences in an area related to the named award.
   

• Applicants must provide a strong personal statement indicating their understanding of this subject, why they wish to study this course and how it will enhance their career development.
   

• Applications from candidates who do not meet the entry requirements may be considered, but their degree and experience will be assessed for appropriate content by the Course Director. 

International Tuition Fees:

£18600 per year

Successfully completing a Global Healthcare Management MSc, or Global Healthcare Management with Professional Experience MSc is an excellent way to build leadership and management capabilities for those wishing to pursue careers within healthcare, social care and third sector organisations.
 

The learning and development demanded by both courses aims to give graduates the skills for senior level employment, be it related to a discrete service department or hospital unit, private or publicly funded hospital, service or healthcare company. It encourages students to develop the skillset for posts in, for example, local, regional, national or even international government policy-making bodies (for example Professional Bodies, Ministries of Health, World Health Organization).
 

Opportunities within health-related industries - e.g. the pharmaceutical industry - may also be relevant for some graduates.