MSc Global Healthcare Management

Overview

The impetus for the MSc Global Healthcare Management course stems from recognition, nationally and internationally, of the unique challenges and complexities facing the next generation of managers and leaders.

The MSc Global Healthcare Management programme has been carefully designed, drawing on the expertise of health, social care and leadership and management from within Coventry University's School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health. It aims to support and give you the opportunity to enhance your personal/professional attributes, abilities to think creatively and the chance to apply entrepreneurial skills in leading the delivery of quality health and social care services so that you should be able to respond to global health challenges now and in the future.

Course information

The course has been designed for graduates in a clinical or health/social care related discipline who are interested in the management of health and social care from a global context, or those recruited to senior leader apprenticeship roles within the sector.

The course has been structured to allow you the chance to embrace and integrate knowledge and skills from the fields of health, social care, leadership and management, which can influence and impact the provision of future health and social care services across the globe. The part-time programme will usually be delivered across two years (six semesters) but can be undertaken for up to five years. All modules listed are mandatory.

You will study a range of modules that provide you with an opportunity to develop a detailed understanding of leadership and management, combined with examination of contemporary and global challenges within healthcare management.

Career prospects

Successfully completing a Global Healthcare Management MSc is an excellent way to build leadership and management capabilities for those wishing to pursue careers within healthcare, social care and third sector organisations.

Graduate Immigration Route visa

Based on current information from the UK Government, international students whose study extends beyond summer 2021 may be eligible for a visa under the UK Government's Graduate Immigration Route, which should enable students to stay and work, or look for work, in the UK at any skill level for up to two (2) years. Check the most up to date guidance available to check your eligibility and any updates from the UK Government before making an application or enrolment decision.

The course is designed for UK and international graduates and those without management experience, wishing to pursue leadership roles within healthcare, social care and third sector organisations. There may be three points of entry in September, January and May, subject to demand and the following: Applicants must normally be an Honours graduate of a clinical or health/social care related discipline with a 2:2 degree or above, obtained from a recognised university/HE institution, or hold an equivalent qualification acceptable to the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences in an area related to the named award. Applicants must provide a strong personal statement indicating their understanding of this subject, why they wish to study this course and how it will enhance their career development.