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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Essex Online
Online
JAN
16 months
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Postgraduate Diploma
University of Essex Online
Online
JAN
16 months
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Overview
Challenge yourself with our progressive online Postgraduate Diploma in International Healthcare Management, that will provide you with a critical understanding of leadership and management theory, challenges and practices within a global healthcare environment.
This advanced postgraduate level course will introduce you to the complexities of international healthcare, covering a wide range of thought-provoking business and health related topics.
You’ll learn how to critically analyse, compare and reflect on different national and international approaches to healthcare management; while considering external contexts, contemporary issues and influences.
Throughout this course, you’ll explore a broad range of topics including:
Upon completion of your PG Dip, we offer the opportunity for you to progress to study for a full Masters (awarded after 180 credits).
Teaching methods
Studying online gives you the freedom to study when and where it suits you – at home, during your lunch hour or anywhere else you have internet access.
Our courses are delivered through a virtual learning environment (VLE) instead of a traditional campus. This means you will have access to your study materials 24/7, including:
To ensure you receive the support you need from your tutor, we cap our class sizes at 20 students.
Assessment methods
Rather than fretting about exams, you will be assessed exclusively through assignments. This can be by engaging in discussion forums throughout your modules, completing reflective journal entries, or by submitting longer written pieces.
We are committed to providing frequent and transparent feedback through the following ways:
Career prospects
Studying International Healthcare Management can lead to a career in hospital or healthcare management in a variety of public and private organisations around the world.
You may also want to look at careers in related fields such as public and community health management, medical sales or third sector organisations, outpatient care and public health, support service executives and many more roles in business and health.
Academic entry route - You must have the following qualifications as a minimum: an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification. Work experience entry route - Have at least three years’ relevant work experience.
Students living in
Domestic
£8,314 overall
Students from Domestic
Full tuition fee: £8,314
Students from Other UK
This is the fee you pay if the University is not in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£8,700 overall
Students from EU
Full tuition fee: £8,700
£8,700 overall
Students from International
Full tuition fee: £8,700
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