Healthcare Management MBA

York St John University

Prepare to respond to the biggest challenges in the healthcare industry. Build the knowledge and skills needed to facilitate management strategies.

Dealing with the complex environment of modern healthcare requires skilled leaders and managers. Healthcare leaders now need skills in human and financial resources management, leadership, strategic planning and organisational design as well as an ability to manage complex change. Our specialist MBA gives you the opportunity to develop these skills. You will enhance your capacity to analyse and understand the complex nature of healthcare and how it is delivered.

Our Healthcare Management MBA brings together contemporary academic theory and research with a practical understanding of activities within organisations. On this course you will develop key personal and professional skills in healthcare management. These will put you in a strong position to advance your career. You will explore issues that have a significant impact on organisations by working with others and building on the experience of those around you.

You will focus on the key skills, processes and practices of business, management and healthcare management. You will work with your fellow learners on solutions to real problems. This work will enhance your ability to maximise individual and organisational potential.

The major management project you undertake will involve solving a significant organisational issue. This could be a piece of work that is actionable in your current workplace or of importance to organisations generally.

Choosing to study this course with the placement year will give you the opportunity to gain relevant experience in the sector. There are 2 types of placement available, so you can choose the one that best aligns with your ambitions.