Overview

The MBA is an internationally recognised and respected qualification for managers. Applicants are from both the public and private sectors in the UK and abroad.

The teaching programme is aimed at those who are looking to develop their careers and at 'high flyers' that need an understanding of all the major functions of business providing generalist knowledge for prospective leaders.

In addition to enhancing successful students' career prospects, the course aims to encourage independent and creative thinkers. This is done by following the UK Quality Assurance Agency guidelines in giving students a 'strong practical and professional orientation' differentiating it from other masters programmes.

All students complete seven taught modules, (five compulsory core modules and two optional modules), together with a final dissertation/project.​

While the MBA Programme has been designed primarily for the education of management generalists, the curriculum also includes a specialized program option in healthcare management.

The MBA Health Management programme builds on the established strength of the management core syllabus, to provide expertise in the unique elements and issues within the healthcare industry. The role of the manager in healthcare organizations continues to grow in importance, as the rapidly changing healthcare industry increases in significance, in all parts of the world.

*Students coming from non-business backgrounds will have to take remedial courses (3-5 courses) assessed on a case by case basis based on the applicants’ previous academic background

Module Content

The core modules are designed to expose participants to state of the art thinking in the key management disciplines and provide opportunity throughout to apply theory to real life management situations.

Core Modules:

• Accounting for Decision-Makers (20 credits)
• Marketing (20 credits)
• Operations Management (20 credits)
• People and Organisations (20 credits)
• Strategic Management (20 credits)

• Leadership in Health Sector Management
• Health Sector Operations Management

Additional Modules for mapping purposes Modules:

• *Graduate Research Methods (3 cr.)
• *Business Economic Analysis and Forecasting (3 cr.)

Final Module (40 credits):

The final project is a double module, completed by students after they have completed all taught modules. Whether an academic piece of research or an investigation into the launching of a business; it is designed to be an intellectually challenging piece of individual management research. It will equip successful students with the knowledge, capabilities and competences required of today's managers, in a world in which the ability to research new information is increasingly important.

Employability & Careers

Hospital executives: These are responsible for running their facility smoothly and successfully, forming the backbone for hospital services.

Group practice executives: They have a job description similar to hospital executives, providing patients with a positive healthcare experience through clean facilities and strong organizational leadership.

Healthcare consultants: These professionals offer their knowledge and organizational skills to a wide range of facilities on as-needed basis.

Home healthcare administrators: These individuals juggle the demands of patients, agencies, government, staff and financial auditors.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS) administrators: They coordinate with hospitals and state agencies to ensure emergency medical help for the members of the community.

Patient safety managers: These individuals take on one of the most important roles in the healthcare industry, making sure that patients are cared for in a manner that complies with all state and federal regulations.