Master of Science in Healthcare Management (Validated and Awarded by University of Wales, UK)

Objectives

The programme is designed to provide insights into the unique elements and issues of the healthcare industry. The course aims to provide the critical knowledge and skills for persons preparing to move into administrative or leadership positions in the healthcare sector.

• To equip students with an understanding of the importance of strategic thinking, planning, resource allocation and efficiency maximisation in healthcare organisations
• To provide an overview of how funds move through the healthcare system, and how supply and demand factors influence resource allocation and utilisation in healthcare organizations
  To discuss how social, environmental, economic and cultural factors have altered the focus of healthcare towards preventative services
• To understand organizational behaviour and human resource management practice systems in the context of healthcare organizations
• To provide an overview of ethical and moral values and judgements as applied to the practice of medicine

• To enable students to understand the nature of healthcare products and consumers and how these influence healthcare marketing strategies

Assessment Methods

Modules will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations depending on the individual module’s objectives.

Graduation and Degree/Certificate/Diploma

Upon successful completion of all 8 modules and the dissertation, students will be awarded the Master of Science in Healthcare Management by the University of Wales. In addition, graduates from the programme are entitled to use the designatory title, MSc, after their names.

University Details

 

University of Wales, UK

Founded by Royal Charter in 1893, the University of Wales is the degree-awarding body for the majority of higher education students in Wales, as well as for many at other higher education institutions in the United Kingdom and overseas.

The University’s position enables it to focus not only on its primary functions as a degree-awarding body and provider of services to the Welsh higher education sector but also, as a national institution, on playing an enhanced role in protecting and promoting the economy, culture and language of Wales.

Annually, the University awards around 15,000 initial degrees and more than 4,000 higher degrees, making it the second largest degree-awarding body in the United Kingdom.  The number of students, from all over the world, pursuing University of Wales degrees is around 70,000, and their studies cover a wide range of subjects.
For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk

Testimonials

 

Healthcare Marketing

The module introduces students to the core concepts and strategies in areas including product management, customer services and tourism, new product planning, international marketing and management, logistics and distribution, sales and purchasing, advertising, direct marketing and public relations, marketing research and management consulting, e-business as well as strategic marketing in the healthcare context. It also introduces students to the nature of healthcare products and healthcare consumers.

Research Methodology for Managers

This module is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills to conduct management research using various approaches for different set of issues. The module explains the role of research in management.

Organizational Behaviour

This module aims to provide deep insights into the organizational behaviour in healthcare organizations. The participants will discuss how individuals behave in healthcare organizations, how groups and teams interact and also how managers ensure effective coordination within the specific healthcare organizational settings.

Healthcare Finance and Economics

The aims of this module are to provide an overview of how funds move through the healthcare system and to discuss foundational accounting concepts. Students will understand the supply and demand factors of healthcare, health insurance and risk pooling, as well the importance of examining hospital financing, sources of healthcare funds and uses of hospital income and expenses.

Strategic Management

This module aims to provide an overview of the dynamics of the healthcare industry and to describe the conceptual foundations of strategic management. Students will discuss essential strategic tasks of leadership and management in order to understand the importance of strategic thinking, strategic planning and managing strategic momentum.

Global Healthcare

The aims of this module are to present information about leadership and governance challenges in different countries and evaluate financial and non-financial barriers to healthcare. Students will be able to understand global policies on ageing and provide practical suggestions for enhancing the essential skills of leadership, management, communication and project planning for healthcare leaders.

Ethical and Legal Consideration in Healthcare

This module aims to provide an overview of moral values and judgements as applied to the practice of medicine, so that students understand the importance of Ethics Committees.

Disease Prevention, Treatment and Management

The aims of this module are to describe the effectiveness and availability of various prevention and treatment options so as to explore health promotion and health care. Students will be able to understand how social, environmental, economic and cultural factors have altered the focus of healthcare towards preventative services.

MSc Dissertation

The Dissertation is an independent study that will be carried out under the direction and supervision of an academic member of staff from MDIS. It requires the student to undertake research in a related topic of interest, which will result in a thesis of 20,000 words.

 

Structure and Duration

 

Programme Duration

The programme consists of 8 modules and a dissertation.

Day Programme

The entire programme may be completed over a 12-month period with four modules per term for two terms and one module for the third term.

 

Commencement Date

Class Intake for 2012

: : Day Programme          June and Oct

Fees:
 

: : Application Fee       S$267.50 + $30 (ICA student pass processing fee)

: : Tuition Fees            S$24,610.00

* All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
* Non-tuition fees are not included.

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess the following entry requirements:

• A recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent

    AND

• Demonstrated proficiency in English (EL1) equivalent to at least C6 pass at GCE 'O' Levels

Applicants who do not meet the English Language requirement are required to:

• Achieve a minimum of band 6.5 and above in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) conducted by The British Council

    OR

• Score 240 points (computer-based) or 570 (paper-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) conducted by the United States Education and Information Centre

Other equivalent qualification may be considered on a case by case basis

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Completed application form that can be obtained from MDIS website or at any of our centres;
• Certified-true copies of all education certificates and transcripts; and
• Registration fee (non-refundable)

* Reservations will not be entertained.

MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement. You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.
If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.

A membership fee is applicable upon admission.
Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.

Student Pass Application

International student is required to apply for student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.

Structure and Duration

 

Programme Duration

The programme consists of 8 modules and a dissertation.

Day Programme

The entire programme may be completed over a 12-month period with four modules per term for two terms and one module for the third term.

Evening Programme

The programme may be completed over a 20-month period with two modules per term for four terms and one module for the fifth term.

Commencement Date

Class Intake for 2012

: : Evening Programme         Feb, June and Oct

: : Day Programme         June and Oct

Fees:

: : Application Fee        S$53.50

: : Tuition Fees             S$24,610.00

* All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
* Non-tuition fees are not included.

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess the following entry requirements:

• A recognised Bachelor's degree or equivalent

    AND

• Demonstrated proficiency in English (EL1) equivalent to at least C6 pass at GCE 'O' Levels

Applicants who do not meet the English Language requirement are required to:

• Achieve a minimum of band 6.5 and above in IELTS (International English Language Testing System) conducted by The British Council

    OR

• Score 232 points (computer-based) or 575 (paper-based) in TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) conducted by the United States Education and Information Centre

Other equivalent qualification may be considered on a case by case basis

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services

 

1. STUDY LOANS
    

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   TCC Limited	Tel : 6319 3700	www.tcc.org.sg
   DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   Maybank	Tel : 1800 629 2265	www.maybank2u.com.sg




2. CREDIT CARD INTEREST FREE 0%  INSTALMENT PLANS

   a)        For All Progammes(6 to 12 months)

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   Standard Chartered Bank	Tel : 1800 747 7000	www.standardchartered.com.sg
   POSB/DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   Maybank	Tel : 1800-9682265	www.maybank.com.sg
   UOB	Tel : 1800 22 66 121	www.uob.com.sg
   OCBC	Tel : 1800 363 3333	www.ocbc.com.sg

   
   

   b)       For Degree & Masters Programmes (24 months)

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   POSB/DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   UOB	Tel : 1800 22 66 121	www.uob.com.sg

Application Procedure

Interested applicants are required to submit the following:

• Completed application form that can be obtained from MDIS website or at any of our centres;
• Certified-true copies of all education certificates and transcripts; and
• Registration fee (non-refundable)

* Reservations will not be entertained.

MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement. You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.

If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.

A membership fee is applicable upon admission.

Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.

 

Duration of Course | 12 months
Degree Awarded | MASTERS
Intake | 0 Students