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MBA HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
(University of Wales)
Why take this course?
1. The need for suitably qualified leaders and managers within the expanding Health Care Sector
- Leaders and managers with the right knowledge and skills in Health Care Management are highly sought-after in the continuously expanding public, private and not-for-profit Health Care Sector organisations.
- There is a high demand across the world including; hospitals, private medical practices, nursing and care homes, pharmaceutical companies, etc.
2. A highly recognised “MBA Health Care Management” qualification will prepare you for a successful career
- It is now considered essential to have a professional approach towards the management of a Health Care organisation with an appreciation of the specific needs and requirements of the industry.
3. The “MBA Health Care Management” qualification will enhance the career prospects of people from different backgrounds:
- Medical Doctors and Dental Surgeons who wish to advance to senior positions within Medical establishments or gain managerial knowledge and skills to manage their private practices
- Para Medical graduates and professionals including from within the disciplines of Nursing and Pharmacology who wish to enhance their career prospects within the Health Care Sector
- Graduates and professionals from other disciplines who wish to make a career move
4. Knowledge & Skills
Upon successful completion of the “MBA Health Care Management” Course You will have developed the knowledge and skills to:
- Integrate all aspects of management in strategic decision making
- Manage and control different disciplines such as Finance, Marketing and Human Resource Management within a Health care organisation
- Manage relationships with employees and clients
- Manage processes and achieve the desired results within a Health Care Organisation
- Continuously introduce and apply best practices from comparative Health Care systems at local and international level to improve the existing systems and processes of a Health Care organisation
5. Career Opportunities
- It is possible to find rewarding career opportunities at senior managerial level within a wide range of institutions such as hospitals, medical practices, medical consultancy, pharmaceutical institutions, care facilities, nursing homes, community centres, etc.
- These careers are stimulating, socially rewarding, and well paid.
COURSE CONTENT AND ASSESSMENT
The assessments are exams and coursework based. Students have to pass 6 Core modules, 2 Pathway modules and the Dissertation (combined with the Research Methods module) to be awarded the “MBA Health Care Management” Degree.
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No
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Module Name
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Assessment
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Credit Weighting
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1
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Managing Finance
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1 Exam
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15 Credits
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2
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Managing Markets
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1 Coursework
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15 Credits
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3
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Managing Information
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1 Coursework
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15 Credits
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4
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Managing People
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1 Exam
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15 Credits
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5
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Managing Operations
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1 Exam
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15 Credits
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6
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Managing Strategy
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1 Coursework
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15 Credits
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7
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A Strategic Perspective of
Health Care Management
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1 Coursework
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15 Credits
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8
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Comparative Study of
Contemporary Issues in
Health Care Management
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1 Coursework
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15 Credits
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9
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Research Methods
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1 Coursework
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Linked to the
Dissertation
Module
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10.
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Dissertation
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1 Dissertation Project of
15,000 – 20,000 Words
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60 Credits
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PATHWAY MODULES FOR HEALTH CARE MANAGEMENT
- A Strategic Perspective of Health Care Management (15 credits)
Health care systems around the world are complex and dynamic. Their characteristics differ greatly across a range of dimensions including commissioning and delivery, the level of competition and financial mechanisms through which systems are funded within a competitive landscape. Different systems around the world vary in the way services are managed yet, regardless of these differences, the need for effective managers and managerial leaders is essential in allowing organisations or
professionals to achieve specific goals within the context of a strategic plan. “A Strategic Perspective of Health Care Management” module aims to provide students with the opportunity of acquiring the knowledge and skills that are essential to fulfill a complex management task.
- Comparative Study of Contemporary Issues in Health Care Management (15 credits)
The module aims to equip students with a distinct learning experience. The module is resource-based and it will promote the students’ analytical skills, creativity and independent thinking. Learners are provided with the opportunity to develop a subject area of their interest via focusing on a management topic and relating it to the health care sector at both international level (comparative study) and within the learners own choice of health care system. This may form the foundation of the final project.
- The Final Project (60 Credits) should focus on a Health Care Management topic.
Course Duration and structure
The course duration is 12 months of full-time study, which is divided into 4 terms with flexible start dates in January, April, July and October every year.
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Course Start Date
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Course Finish Date
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Course Duration
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July 2009
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July 2010
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12 months
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October 2009
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October 2010
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12 months
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January 2010
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January 2011
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12 months
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April 2010
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April 2011
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12 months
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The year (12 months) is divided into 4 terms and students study 3 modules per term for the first 3 terms with the Dissertation in the final term.
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Term
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Duration
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Study
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1
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3 months
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3 modules
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2
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3 months
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3 modules
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3
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3 months
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3 modules
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4
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3 months
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Dissertation
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Total
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12 months
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9 Modules plus Dissertation
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Entry Requirements
Entry onto the “MBA Health Care Management” Course is the standard University of Wales matriculation requirements, either an initial degree in any discipline recognised by the University of Wales or with 2 years relevant experience in a management capacity.
Candidates must have a minimum English certification comparable to an IELTS level of 6.5.
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