MSc International Healthcare Management

University of Essex Online

Healthcare management plays a significant role in the effective operation of healthcare organisations across the globe. Our 100% online, part-time MSc International Healthcare Management provides the opportunity to delve into the management of this complex and vital field. Throughout the course you’ll consider healthcare management issues facing managers today. You’ll learn how to make decisions and implement change based on those issues, as well as challenges you’re facing in your own healthcare environment. Explore a broad range of topics including: the core economic concepts relating to health theoretical and practical issues associated with effective financial management the concepts of business performance, budgeting, financial reporting, income generation, investment and models of funding how effective management and leadership skills drive healthcare organisations towards their objectives the ethics and sustainability issues influencing managerial decisions Towards the end of your studies, you’ll have the opportunity to develop a focused piece of independent research into a global healthcare management issue of your interest. 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.