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Level 7 Extended Diploma in Healthcare Management


Stanmore School of Business

Summary

Price
£949 inc VAT
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6 Months @ GBP £1399

  • Payment option (a): GBP £466 x 3 monthly instalments
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Study method
Online
Duration
6 months · Self-paced
Qualification
Level 7 Extended Diploma in Healthcare Management
Awarded by BAA
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Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

Overview

Level 7 Extended Diploma in Healthcare Management is a 120 credits qualification, mandatiry units worth 95 units and learners must complete atleast two more unit from optional in order to achieve this qualification. Skills that meet the changing environment of healthcare are the vision and research skills as well as the ability to manage continuous organisational improvement included in the Level 7 Extended Diploma in Healthcare Management.

Description

The level 7 Qualifications in Healthcare Management provide strategic management skills for those planning to, or working in the healthcare sector both internationally and in the UK, including additional units that are specifically targeted at those working in the public sector. It also provide a thorough understanding of the healthcare business. The programme aims to develop responsible healthcare professionals and to equip them with practical business skills, advanced entrepreneurial skills, leadership expertise and integrity, in order to master the challenges in a globalised healthcare sector.

Course details

Mandatory units

  • Managing Finance in the Public Sector
  • Developing Organisational Vision and Strategic Direction
  • International Health Policy
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Research for Senior Managers
  • Manage Continuous Organisational Improvement


Optional units

  • Managing Quality and Service Delivery
  • Leading Organisational Equality and Diversity
  • Sustainable Business Strategy
  • Programme Leadership
  • Corporate Communication Strategies
  • Strategic Resource Management
  • Risk Management
  • Management Stakeholder Engagement
  • Project Management
  • Human Resource Management

Requirements

  • Possession of a bachelors degree or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification
  • 5 years work experience

Career path

Earning a diploma in healthcare management generally enhances one’s ability to obtain gainful employment within the health care and medical fields. Many who receive diplomas note a substantial salary increase after earning them, too. Students who complete this qualification can progress to a job in Healthcare sector or move directly to various MBA top- up programmes at universities.

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