Glyndwr University - International Health Services Management MSc

Glyndwr University

International Health Services Management MSc

The market for health services is global and growing. Demographic changes and advances in health service knowledge are driving a need for health service managers who can organize large and complex operations and coordinate professions.

The market for health services is global and growing. Demographic changes and advances in health service knowledge are driving a need for health service managers who can organize large and complex operations and coordinate professions.

Why choose this course?

The program is structured to allow you to study subject areas through their chosen pathways, while also engaging with core modules across the program, which allows a breadth of diversity, interconnection, and enrichment amongst studies, both in the classroom and the wider student community.

The MSc program incorporates distinctive areas of knowledge, skills, and mindset traits that contribute to effective performance at a management level within an organization. Module content, delivery, and assessment develop the individual profile of the learner, enabling greater confidence and marketability as a professional.

Key course features

  • Be part of a Business School that was one of 3 UK universities internationally shortlisted for the 2022 AMBA/BGA Excellence Awards for best innovation strategy for active learning
  • Join a Business School that already has a well-established and successful international postgraduate community
  • Meet leading business leaders in your chosen field
  • Experience our new Business Simulation Suite to bring real business problems to life
  • Optional advanced practice module - 480 hours+ of work placement experience – across a 12-week placement

Entry Requirements

  • An Honours degree (2:2 or above) in  relevant subject
  • IELTS 6.5 (with no individual skill score below 6.0) 2 years before the course start date.
  • AS / A Level English Language and/or Literature Grade C

Career Prospects

Career opportunities after completing International Health Services Management

  • Clinical practice manager.
  • Healthcare consultant.
  • Hospital administrator.
  • Hospital CEO.
  • Informatics manager.
  • Nursing home administrator.
  • Chief nursing officer.
  • Nursing director.

Course Details

The MSc International Health Services Management programme focuses on developing innovation, creativity, problem-solving, and judgement skills in business and health service areas. The programme includes taught modules such as Corporate Strategy and International Management, Finance and Accounting for Business, and International Organisational Branding. These modules help students understand the factors influencing strategy, leadership, and operations in an international business environment.
Subject-specific modules include Challenges and Ethics in Global Health Services and Strategic Management in Health, which help develop critical management skills for managing health services globally. Optional modules include International Entrepreneurship, Globalisation and Contemporary Issues in International Business, and International Business Principles and Practice.
Dissertation modules cover research methods and dissertation, analytical techniques, sampling approaches, and research ethics. Students will design research instruments, secure approval, collect data, analyze data, and write up their research. If completing with Advanced Practice, students will complete a 12-week internship. This program equips students with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance their prospects and make a professional impact on their future career.

Modules

Corporate Strategy and International Management
Finance and Accounting for Business
International Organisational Branding (core 20 credits)
Subject Specific Modules:
Challenges and Ethics in Global Health Services (Core subject pathway)
Strategic Management in Health (core subject pathway)

Optional Modules

International Entrepreneurship (option)
Globalisation and Contemporary Issues in International Business (option)
International Business Principles and Practice (option - 20 credits)

Dissertation Modules

Research Methods and Dissertation

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