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Leadership and Management in Health – (M.Sc.)
Kingston University
Faculty of Health and Social Care Sciences
| Application Deadline: | 7 August | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 4,760 - ≈ € 7,170 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | London / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 12 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of Kingston University
The PgDip/MSc in Leadership and Management in Health is a flexible, modular programme with a part-time version taught at Kingston Business School, Kingston University and a full-time version at Royal Holloway, University of London. In partnership with St George's, University of London, these three centres of learning excellence are the principal members of the Institute of Leadership & Management in Health (ILMH), part of the SouthWest London Academic Network (SWAN).
This unique programme is specifically designed to meet the needs of those already working, or intending to work, in the health and social care services in the public, private and voluntary sectors in both the UK and internationally. Its evidence base is drawn from the latest research and practice in health sector leadership and management, combined with the practical application of new knowledge and skills to work-based situations. The course is based on the new health leadership competencies in the UK, and all assessments are designed to have application in the workplace.
What will you study?
There will be an induction programme introducing you to the modules and the aims of the course, and giving guidance on the approach to study. The programme starts with a personal assessment, using the leading edge Saville Consultancy Wave TM. This assesses personal leadership strengths and identifies areas for development.
You will then go on to study the functional aspects of healthcare management:
* leadership and management of people;
* delivering quality, finance and marketing in the health care industry;
* information management; and
* the management of change.
You will then have the choice of studying international health policy, or undertaking a project based on your own work, or selecting a module relating to an aspect of professional development.
Finally, for those taking the MSc, you will complete a Research Methods module and a dissertation. Professional and leadership development activities will take place throughout the course, and there will be many opportunities for updating and broadening knowledge through attending events arranged by the SWAN partners and ILMH.
Contents
Please note: this list relates to the part-time course (see the Royal Holloway, University of London website for modules for the full-time course). This is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.
* Postgraduate Certificate students take four specialist modules.
* Postgraduate Diploma students take eight specialist modules (seven core and one elective).
* Masters students, in addition to the eight modules, take a research methods module and a dissertation.
Available modules
* Strategic Health Management and Governance in Context
* Leading and Managing People in Health
* Managing Information in Health
* Managing Health Services for Quality
* Financial Resource Management in Health
* Health Services Marketing
* Organisational Change in Health
* International Health Policy (elective)
* Health Economics (elective)
* Research Methods in Health Management
* Dissertation
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
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The minimum entry qualifications for the programme are normally:
- a good honours degree from a UK university or an equivalent qualification from a recognised international higher education provider in a relevant discipline (normally, health and social sciences). Other qualifications which demonstrate that a candidate possesses appropriate knowledge and skills at honours degree standard will be acceptable.
OR
- at least four years´ experience in middle/senior management, including participation in appropriate training events.
In addition to satisfying the entry requirements, candidates must be able to demonstrate their motivation and ability to work at postgraduate level. Students need to be well-prepared, self-disciplined and able to manage their time and workload effectively.
International applicants whose first language is not English will normally be required to demonstrate evidence of satisfactory competence by holding one of the following recognised qualifications:
* An IELTS score of 7 or more; OR IELTS with an overall score of 6.5 plus attendance at the University´s 5 week pre-sessional English language programme OR an IELTS overall score of 6.0 plus 10 weeks´ attendance at pre-sessional English Language.
* TOEFL paper-based test with a minimum score of 600 with a written English score of 6
* TOEFL computer-based test with a minimum score of 250
International students whose first language is not English may also be required to attend an in-sessional English for Academic Purposes programme.
Selection to the course will be through completion of application form, and normally a face to face or telephone interview. The interview is a process of mutual selection: for applicants to discuss how the course meets their needs and the course team to judge their suitability for the course.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade B (Score: 75) |
Accreditation
Many of the courses that we run are accredited and recognised by relevant professional bodies within their respective fields. As part of our commitment to providing quality, relevant courses we seek accreditation and recognition wherever possible. In fact the Higher Education Funding Council of England awarded us a quality rating for 'Excellence in teaching'.
Kingston Business School is also one of an elite number of UK business schools with Association of MBA accreditation of our MBA courses. Plus we have received EPAS accreditation from the European Foundation for Management Development for several of our postgraduate and undergraduate business programmes; only the second UK business school to receive this accreditation.
To view a full list of our accreditations, please visit our website.
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