Health MBA

at University College London

Core modules:

Strategy, People and Marketing - 30 credits

The focus of this module is to develop your engagement with strategic management and leadership, human resource development and marketing to amplify the vision and aims of an organisation. You’ll explore a range of strategic and operational perspectives through academic research and an examination of work based issues through case studies. 
Assessed through a 3,500 word case analysis report (70%) and a 20-minute group presentation (30%).

Funding, Finance and Regulation -  30 credits

This module is designed to give you an in depth grasp of the main theories, accounting tools, methods and techniques of financial management. You’ll develop a critical understanding and evaluation skills in relation to methods and techniques, understand the role of financial information within an organisation and look at regulatory frameworks.
Assessed through a two-hour open book exam (50%) and a 2,500 word written policy brief (50%).

Data Driven Management - 30 credits

Designed to give you an introduction to the key economic concepts and principles of public health, you’ll explore content on the economics of health – including the application of economic principles, integrating sustainability into healthcare strategies, and tools for visualising and presenting health data.
Assessed through a 5,000 word case study using economic, sustainability and data analysis tools and concepts.

Contemporary Topics in Health and Healthcare - 30 credits

The focus of this module is to strengthen your knowledge of business, management and organisational principles and practices within the contemporary health sector. Topics change on an annual basis, and could include: digital health transformation and opportunities, social determinants of health, the business of behavioural health and ageing, leading change in healthcare, AI for health solutions, population health management or systems leadership. Assessed through a 3,500 word reflective essay (70%) and a 20-minute group presentation (30%).

A minimum of an upper second-class UK Bachelor’s degree or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard. Graduates without the relevant degree classification but with extensive relevant work experience are welcome to apply and will be considered on an individual basis. At least three years’ postgraduate professional experience is also required. Applicants are expected to have a well-balanced GMAT score or a valid GRE score. All candidates will be interviewed to assure they understand the demands of the programme and are a good fit for this specialism in health.

GMAT Waiver

We will consider a waiver of the GMAT score. To be considered for a waiver, you need to demonstrate exceptional academic performance and evidence of strong quantitative skills. To request a waiver, provide both:
 

• A copy of your academic transcripts detailing modules taken and grades achieved
• CV

Requests should be sent to mbaadmissionsgbsh@ucl.ac.uk before you submit your MBA application and we will review on a case by case basis. If you do not qualify for a waiver, you are required to submit a valid GMAT or GRE score as part of your application.

Equivalent qualifications for India

The award of any of the following from a recognised institution:
 

• A Bachelor's degree with a minimum overall CGPA of 7.75/10, 6.25/8.0, 5.75/7.0, 4.25/6.0, 3.3/4.0, or 60% where a GPA scale is not used. The overall mark required is dependent on the subject and the ranking of the institution at which the degree has been taken.

Alternative qualifications
 

• Master's; Medical / Dental degree; MPhil/PhD

UK students
£45,000    

International students
£45,000    

Graduates coming from our MBA Health can expect to have:
 

• An enhanced understanding of the intersection between health and business.
• Substantial research and analytical skills that can be specifically applied to health and business leadership.
• A detailed understanding of health organisations, how they’re managed and the changing external context.
• Highly developed professional skills, with a focus on change and innovation in healthcare.
• Well-honed written and verbal communication skills to support information and data management.
• The capacity to identify business opportunities arising from healthcare research.
• Important knowledge about the ethical, legal and regulatory issues associated with bringing health innovations to market.
• A keen awareness of your professional ambitions and skillsets, along with networks of colleagues and health leaders that will last a lifetime.
• A mindset embracing innovation, nurtured by the experiential learning and real world examples used in teaching at UCL GBSH.
• An appreciation of teamwork and collaboration for problem solving and delivering equality, diversity and inclusion in healthcare settings.