Key Information
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Campus |  |
Level |  |
Format |
| IDEA Academy | Masters | On Campus | |||
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Duration |  |
Pace |  |
EU Students Fees |
| 26 months | Part- Time | €8,775 | |||
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Non-EU Fees |  |
Start Date |  |
Assessment |
| €11,300 | March 2024 | Assignments |
About this Course
This is an Accredited Course by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at MQF/EQF Level 7, with 90 ECTS.
This Master of Science in Healthcare Management and Leadership prepares you for higher leadership and management roles within the healthcare industry. It integrates a thorough grounding in advanced business management and healthcare theory and practice, with an understanding of the structure and operation of healthcare systems.
Learning Outcomes
The learner will be able to:
- Assess the functions of Management within various Healthcare organisations in relation to management theory.
- Critically analyse the opportunities to achieve strategic leadership development.
- Critically analyse Strategic Management processes, phases, benefits and barriers with a particular focus on Healthcare systems.
- Critically analyse Corporate Governance, Ethics, and Social Responsibility in Healthcare.
- Critically evaluate the importance of change management in a changing and dynamic Healthcare provision environment where competition is constantly increasing (especially in the private sector).
- Articulate the different roles of accounting and financial management in terms of their use in healthcare organisations.
- Analyse the importance and benefits of operations management in Healthcare.
- Critically analyse and compare studies of different operations systems design, planning and control systems, and quality management philosophies in relation to healthcare systems.
- Carry out research within the specialised field and develop the ability to criticize the research of other authors.
- Communicate the knowledge acquired from research to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Target Audience
The programme is mainly targeted at:
- nurses and midwives;
- nursing managers;
- ward managers;
- clinic/department managers;
- physiotherapists;
- social workers;
- doctors;
- professionals allied to medicine, such as paramedics;
- staff within the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries;
- general managers without clinical qualifications.
Awarding Body
This qualification is awarded by IDEA Academy. This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. The MFHEA deems this M.Sc. in Healthcare Management and Leadership to be at MQF/EQF Level 7 with 90 ECTS in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
Entry Requirements
Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following:
- a Level 6 degree in a related field; OR
- a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
Preference is given to applicants having a level 6 degree in a discipline related to project management and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in project supervision or/and general management within the sector. If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.
Course Structure
This is a part-time programme and will typically take 26 months to complete. The programme comprises a total of 10 modules. The method of assessment is assignment-based. The course comprises:
- 6 lectures per module;
- 3-hour lectures (evening);
- 12 hours of guided learning, presentations, comprising synchronous online discussions, tutorials and/or videos;
- Self-study hours comprising research, reading and assignment work.
The course also includes additional, specialised support to help you write your Dissertation, including classes on Qualitative/Quantitative data analysis tools, as well as Dissertation Workshops.
Assessment Mode
The programme includes different forms of assessment which allow for and promote students’ critical engagement. The formative and summative assessment tasks may include an in-class assignment and/or a home-based written assignment using diverse assessment tools which may take the form of online and in-class discussions, examinations, case studies, reports, proposals, essays, and presentations, etc., as applicable to the diverse modules.
Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode
This programme will be delivered in English in our Campus in Mosta.
The course will be delivered through a flexible combination of modern face-to-face lectures, webinars, seminars and discussion forums, tutorials, group work, case studies, guest speakers, organisational visits and independent study.
Course Funding Schemes
This course is eligible for individual funding through these schemes: GET QUALIFIED SCHEME Candidates can benefit from a 70% rebate of the course fee via tax credits. Learn more about this scheme
