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Advanced Management (Applied Innovation), PGCert

Advanced Management (Applied Innovation), PGCert

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Study mode

Part time

Duration

1 year

Start date

JAN-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

Postgraduate Certificate

Subject areas

Management Of Change & Innovation

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course provides a unique opportunity for professionals in the health and care sector to develop their leadership and management skills while applying innovative approaches to transform the way health and care services are delivered.

The Bevan Exemplar Programme is a national programme that supports health and care professionals to develop and implement innovative solutions to improve services and patient outcomes, while the Climb Programme is a leadership development programme for emerging leaders in health and care. This course will offer academic input, pedagogical framing, and assessment mechanisms for experiential learning.

This PGCert Advanced Management (Applied Innovation) provides a unique and innovative approach to leadership and management development in the health and care sector, which is essential for meeting the challenges facing the sector today and in the future through research and innovation.

If learners, having completed the PGCert, wish to further their studies to a full Master’s degree they will be able to apply for the MSc Advanced Management (Health Innovation and Transformation) by cashing-in their existing credits.

WHY ADVANCED MANAGEMENT (APPLIED INNOVATION) AT SWANSEA?

Be the key driving force to transform health and care systems for the better through a practical research project
Provide an opportunity for health and care professionals to undertake a critical evaluation of underlying theory, practice and research in health and social care.
Engage contemporary issues in relation to the transformation and improvement of health and social care through research
Innovative teaching blends theory with practice through case analysis, participant observation, role play and master classes by subject experts.
Access to world-class academics with extensive experience

YOUR APPLIED INNOVATION EXPERIENCE

This course is delivered in a research and practice-led learning environment; where the most up-to-date knowledge is used to motivate and inspire learners; maximizing your learning outcomes. You will become co-creators of research during the PGCert Advanced Management (Applied Innovation).

Your learning will be developed through original applications of concepts and models to cases so that you are confident and equipped to deploy your new skills in your own place of work.

You will also draw on local, regional, national and international associations and networks. This breadth of research, teaching and professional expertise will serve to greatly enrich your development in the field of innovation and transformation within health and care.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£1,200

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£7,200

Entry requirements

Students must be undertaking a relevant experiential learning programme. Students must attain 2:1 (or overseas equivalent) in an undergraduate degree and any degree subject will be considered. We would also be willing to consider those with other backgrounds and work experience in the sector, in place of the degree entry requirement. Students must also have a minimum of one-year relevant work experience.

University information

Located on the stunning Swansea Bay coastline, this Welsh university provides easy access to a vibrant city centre as well as to the beaches of the spectacular Gower Peninsula. The university offers a range of superb taught and research postgraduate programmes across three academic faculties: Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Science Faculty of Science and Engineering Swansea’s...more