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Graduate Diploma
University of Essex Online
Online
APR
16 Months
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Graduate Diploma
University of Essex Online
Online
JUL-26
16 Months
Graduate Diploma
University of Essex Online
Online
APR
16 Months
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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:the key issues and challenges facing senior management in today’s healthcare environments and the benefits of strategic managementhow to use health economics to inform public policies and planning for effective and efficient delivery of healthcare servicespractical leadership skills underpinned by a critical appreciation of leadership theorythe concept of evidence-based management practice in healthcare environmentsUpon completion of your PG Dip, we offer the opportunity for you to progress to study for a full Masters (awarded after 180 credits).Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the January 2026 intake of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses. International students residing in specific regions outside the UK may be eligible for a scholarship of up to 20% on the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of our undergraduate and postgraduate online courses. Students residing in Africa can also enjoy a 20% scholarship for the remaining intakes in the 2025-26 academic year of all eligible undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
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
£536 month
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if the University is in the same country that you live in (England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland)
£560 month
Students from EU
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from somewhere in the EU.
£560 month
Students from International
The amount you'll pay if you come to study here from a country outside the EU.
University of Essex Online is a top 30 UK university (Complete University Guide 2026)....