A doctor in a white lab coat speaks with a hospital manager in a bright, modern hospital lounge, both engaged in discussion.

MBA Healthcare Management

Strengthen your skills in management and emerge as a leader capable of driving the future of healthcare forward with the University of Roehampton.
Time investment
2 years part-time
Location
Online
Cost
£10,500
Language
English

About this degree

Gain career-ready management skills tailored for the healthcare industry

The global healthcare industry is a multi-trillion dollar industry, with market growth projections expected to soar in the next decade. Lock in your career within this growing industry with a specialised MBA Healthcare Management from the University of Roehampton.

On this flexible, online MBA, you’ll develop essential managerial skills and understand how to apply them specifically to healthcare challenges and contexts. By mastering financial performance techniques to enhance healthcare operations and grasping change management to advance the industry, you will develop a comprehensive skill set. This equips you to lead more effectively and adapt to the constantly evolving healthcare landscape.

Whether you’re looking to advance in hospital administration, healthcare consulting, or policy-making, this MBA in Healthcare Management will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to make informed decisions that enhance patient care, optimise operational efficiency, foster health innovation, and grow your career.

Master strategic healthcare management and drive innovation

Essential to any healthcare organisation is a well-operated management team. On this MBA, you’ll learn how to develop and implement strategies for healthcare service providers, as well as pharma and medical technology businesses. You’ll apply theoretical insights to real situations through case studies.  

As a healthcare manager, you’ll also need to understand the financials of your organisation. This MBA offers an overview of financial best practices to reach operational performance goals.

Lead with vision and champion change in any professional environment 

The healthcare industry is evolving rapidly. To ensure you can adapt and stay ahead of the curve, dive into change management and the role you’ll play in fostering innovation within your organisation and the wider industry.

Enhance your expertise with real-world business research

As part of your degree, you’ll tackle an identified business problem, critique it, and offer a theory-driven solution. This module provides a valuable opportunity to apply your knowledge and theory to real-world challenges, either through consultancy for a specific organisation or applied research addressing pressing business issues.

Stand out as a specialised business professional

Earn a degree that makes you feel empowered to step into senior leadership positions with the critical business skills demanded by today’s top healthcare employers. 

By the end of this programme, you’ll be an expert in strategic healthcare leadership, financial management, project management, organisational change, and more.

You’ll gain these competencies by working through engaging modules, hands-on projects, and real-world case studies, designed to transform you into a global healthcare leader of tomorrow.

Advance your career at a top-ranked business school

With their cutting-edge digital learning platforms, comprehensive learning modules, unmatched student support, and widespread global alumni network, Roehampton has propelled itself into top 10 status. 

Ranked in the top 15% of young universities worldwide (Times Higher Education Young University Rankings), Roehampton is a university of choice for modern day business leaders.

Grow online with industry experts at the University of Roehampton

Roehampton’s Online MBA in Healthcare Management programme has been engineered for the everyday working professional. No matter where you are in the world, you’ll be able to progress your studies – and your career – with flexible learning options that fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, providing you with the tools and knowledge to advance in the global business arena. 

You’ll collaborate with industry-leading educators and seasoned experts on modules that challenge your critical thinking, develop essential skills, and foster practical application. Plus, you’ll benefit from personalised guidance and unmatched support throughout your online journey.

Where you’ll be studying

Studying at the University of Roehampton

University of Roehampton is where ambition meets opportunity.

Expert-led programmes with industry-focused curricula challenge up-and-coming professionals to think critically, explore new ideas, and develop the expertise needed for career growth. 

With flexible learning environments and on-demand support, Roehampton empowers you not just to adapt to changing industries but to drive innovation within them. 

Learning outcomes

Develop healthcare solutions

Utilise advanced strategic tools to design and implement effective healthcare strategies, enhancing organisational performance and patient outcomes.

Lead successful projects

Combine project management tools and top-notch interpersonal skills to drive healthcare projects.

Optimise financial performance

Gain expertise in financial management to improve resource allocation and organisational efficiency.

Drive innovation

Lead healthcare initiatives using cutting-edge technologies that enhance services and patient care.

Manage change

Utilise advanced leadership practices and change management techniques to build resilient teams.

Conquer healthcare challenges

Hone problem-solving and research skills to address complex healthcare issues and deliver effective, data-driven solutions.

Additional information

To be eligible for Roehampton’s Online MBA Healthcare Management, you should hold a second-class honours degree from a recognised university. However, Roehampton encourages non-graduates with appropriate professional qualifications and those with third-class honours degrees to apply as well.

This degree is delivered in English. If you’re a non-native English speaker, you’ll need to demonstrate a minimum standard of English language proficiency through a valid English language qualification that is no older than two years from the date of issue.

Accepted language tests and scores for postgraduate degrees include:
  • IELTS Academic – 6.5 overall
  • Roehampton’s English Language Test – 6.5 overall
  • Kaplan Test of English – 478-509 overall (equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall)
  • TOEFL IBT – 89 overall
  • PTE Academic – 59 overall
  • Cambridge – 176 overall

This 180-credit MBA is a part-time degree that spans two years. Each 20-credit module runs for about 10 weeks, challenging you to stretch your professional skills and gain real-world applications you can immediately use on the job. 

You’ll work through a variety of assessments, collaborate with a global network of peers, and engage in interactive discussions, all designed to deepen your expertise and broaden your perspectives.

  • Strategic Healthcare Planning
  • Leadership in Healthcare
  • Healthcare Policy Analysis
  • Financial Acumen in Healthcare
  • Innovation and Change Management

Upon completing your advanced online qualification from the University of Roehampton, you’ll walk away ready to take on a range of roles within and across industries, including:
  • Healthcare Administrator
  • Health Services Manager
  • Clinical Manager
  • Healthcare Consultant
  • Pharmaceutical Project Manager

  • Academic qualifications (certificate or transcript)
  • Valid English language qualification 
  • Personal statement 
  • Two references

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