International Health Management

MSc Full-time

Suitable for International Students?

Yes

Course Introduction

The MSc in International Health Management focuses on developing knowledge and critical understanding of the structure, organisation and sustainability of health systems internationally. It provides opportunities for multi-disciplinary learning with managers from a variety of international backgrounds.

Students studying on this programme will also be able to join the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and achieve the CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Leadership and Management on payment of an additional fee, without further study.

The teaching and learning methods used in this programme include lectures, seminars, workshops and tutorials, case studies featuring national and international examples, and use of a virtual learning environment. Individual tutorials will also be held either face-to-face with students, via the phone or internet.

In order to meet the learning outcomes of the programme, assessments require students to integrate theory and apply this to a consideration of health management practice internationally. Assessment methods consist of written assignments, presentations and a management project.

The Management Project module includes compulsory taught sessions and working with a supervisor from the tutorial team, on an individual tutorial basis, over a period normally between 3 to 6 months. The project will be based on a management opportunity or challenge from the student’s current or future workplace.

Course Syllabus

• Modules 2011/12: All Modules are Core (C):

Semester 1 - 60 Credits (2 x (C) Modules):

• Comparative Health Organisation (30 credits) (C)
• Management and Organisational Behaviour (30 credits) (C)

Semester 2 (S2) - 60 Credits (2 x Core Modules):

• Human Resource Management (30 credits) (C)
• Managing Change (30 credits) (C)

End of Semester 2 onwards - 60 Credits (1 x (C) Module):

• Management Project (60 credits) (C)