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

About the Course

Course Curriculum

International Application

Local Application

PROGRAMME AIMS AND OBJECTIVES

To equip students with an understanding of the importance of strategic thinking, planning, resource allocation and efficiency maximisation in healthcare organisations
To enable students to understand the nature of healthcare products and consumers and how these influence healthcare marketing strategies
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

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Programme Standard

The nature of the programme will be intensive and demanding. This is to maintain a high standard of quality education. Assessment is controlled by University of Wales Validation Board. Regular feedback will be sought from students and staff to help maintain quality standards and students’ satisfaction.

Selection

The University of Wales will review all applications. The intention of the selection process is always to maintain the quality of the intakes as the first priority. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their applications two to three weeks after the application date.

Programme Duration

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.

Part-time Programme

The entire programme may be completed over a 20-month period with two modules per term for four terms and one module for the fifth term. The programme consists of 8 modules and a dissertation.

Methods of Assessment

Modules will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations depending on the individual module’s objectives. The proportion of marks attributed to coursework and final examinations is at the discretion of individual lecturers’ analyses and varies according to different modules.

Graduation

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 of Wales, UK

Founded by Royal Charter in 1893, the University of Wales is the degree-awarding body for a number of higher education students in Wales, as well as for many at other higher education institutions in the United Kingdom and overseas. To date the University has awarded over 600,000 degrees.

The University’s position enabled 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, it played an enhanced role in protecting and promoting the economy, culture and language of Wales.

In July of 2011, the governing bodies of the University of Wales, of Swansea Metropolitan University and the University of Wales: Trinity Saint David made a commitment to transform themselves for the future through merger.

The transformed University will establish itself as one of the key institutions in Wales delivering high quality learning and research opportunities for students both at home and abroad.
With a strong student base across several campuses, the University will also offer a range of service facilities on a local, regional, national and international basis.

The University of Wales is a major national institution in Wales. While it is, of course, committed to helping to fulfil the educational and economic needs of Wales and to supporting its linguistic, cultural, and national heritage, the University is also committed to its international role and to enhancing its standing across the UK and overseas. As well as its validation role and the international projects undertaken by its Global Academy, the University sponsors a number of cultural initiatives, such as the prestigious University of Wales Dylan Thomas Prize, for young writers, which attracts entries from all over the world.

The programmes are validated and awarded by the University of Wales, UK.
For further details email registryhelpdesk@wales.ac.uk

University Validation

Validation is the process by which an awarding institution judges that a programme developed and delivered by another institution is of an appropriate quality and standard to lead to its award." (The Quality Assurance Agency.)

While the majority of the University's students study in Wales, the University is very successful and highly regarded international validation operation is also an important dimension of its work. This enables overseas institutions to offer the University of Wales degree at an equivalent standard to the degree offered in Wales itself. Validation is important in fostering links between Wales and other countries and many of the University's graduates are now in positions of influence overseas. Last year, more than 19,000 students were registered on validated courses of the University of Wales and nearly 4,000 graduated with the University's degree. Altogether, more than 40,000 students have been awarded degrees since the validation operation began in 1975.

The maintenance of academic standards is of paramount importance for validated courses, as it is for courses offered within Wales. The University is rightly regarded as a role model in this respect. Its processes compare very favourably with those of other institutions in the UK and positive reports received following independent reviews, favourable audit reports from the Quality Assurance Agency and the University's reputation overseas attest clearly to the high esteem in which its validation work is held.

Module Description

Healthcare Marketing

The course is designed for students interested in healthcare marketing. It is designed to explain why healthcare marketing is different and specific to healthcare operations. It 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 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. It introduces to various experiments and types of research.

Organisational 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 behave themselves to ensure effective coordination within the specific healthcare organizational settings.

Healthcare Finance and Economics

The aims of this module are to provide an overview of healthcare economics to explain how funds move through the healthcare system, discuss foundational accounting concepts. The participants will understand the supply and demand factors of healthcare, health insurance and risk pooling. It is important to examine hospital financing, sources of healthcare funds and uses of hospital income and expenses.

Strategic Management

The aims of this module are to provide an overview of the dynamics of the healthcare industry and to describe the conceptual foundations of strategic management. The participants will discuss essential strategic tasks of leadership and management, 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. The participants 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 Considerations in Healthcare

The aims of this module are to provide an overview of moral values and judgements as applied to the practice of medicine and 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. The participants 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 is under the direction and supervision of an academic member of staff from MDIS. It requires the participant to undertake research in a related topic of interest, which will result in a thesis of 15,000 words. The dissertation aims at providing participants with the opportunity to:
• demonstrate an understanding of both theory and practice and
• develop research capabilities
• writing abilities
• Planning, structuring, analysis and production of a dissertation

Structure and Duration

Full-time Programme (for International students only)

12 months full-time programme
3 workshops, 8 modules and a dissertation
3 hours per session, 5 times a week

Commencement Date

Class Intake for 2013

Course	Commencement Date	Completion Date
: :12 Months Full-time Programme	June 2013	June 2014

Fees

: : Application Fee S$321.00

: : Tuition Fees S$24,610

* 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

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.

Application Procedure

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

Applicant is required to submit the following documents to MDIS:

MDIS Application Form

4 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. (against white background)
1 copy of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) e-Form 16
Copy of applicant's passport pages showing his/ her particulars and travel and travel document's date of validity. (At least 1 year)
Copy of applicant's Birth Certificate / Affidavit
Copy of applicant's Certified / Notarised copy of Education Results/Certificates and Transcripts ( with detailed results)
Copy of the student pass (For applicants transferred from other schools in Singapore) or Notification for Cancellation of Student Pass, Visit pass and Embarkation Form.
Must show proof of English Medium Study / First Placement Test Attempted / IELTS / TOEFL
Copy of financial ability. (e.g. bank statement, fixed deposit / saving account ) • Visa Required Country only (E.g. minimum amount of RMB150, 000 for PRC only)
Proof of parent's occupation (PRC only)
University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
Letter by applicant indicating interest to study with MDIS (study plan/ statement of purpose) for Master programmes

*Notarized English translations are needed if documents are in other languages.

The MDIS application form shall be accompanied by the registration fee of S$250.00 (exclude prevailing GST) and ICA student pass processing fee of SGD 30.00 payable either by cash, credit card or demand draft/telegraphic transfer from the student.

For more enquiries, please contact us at 6278 8000 or email us at ib@mdis.edu.sg.

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.

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.

Structure and Duration

Full-time Programme (for Local students only)

20 months part-time programme
8 modules and a dissertation

Commencement Date

Class Intake for 2013

Course	Commencement Date	Completion Date
: :12 Months Full-time Programme	June 2013	June 2014

: : 20 Months Part-time Programme	June 2013	Feb 2015

Fees

Application Fee S$53.50

Full-time Programme ( 12 Months )

Tuition Fees S$24,610
Non-Tuition Fees S$654.90
Total S$ 25,264.90

Part-time Programme ( 20 Months )

Tuition Fees S$24,610
Non-Tuition Fees S$ 480.20
Total S$ 25,090.20

Note:

All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees and fee protection scheme.
Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees, MDIS experience seminars, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
The above does not include Miscellaneous Fees, which refer to any non-compulsory and non-standard fees which the student will pay only when necessary or applicable. Such fees are normally collected on an ad-hoc basis by the PEI when the need arises.

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

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

Applicants who do not meet the English requirements will need to complete the Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) Programme by MDIS and attain the equivalent of IELTS 6.5.

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

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

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

All applications must be submitted four weeks before the commencement date. It is important that applicants apply early for specific intakes.

All applications must be accompanied with a non-refundable application fee stated below and attach the following supporting documents duly certified (if applicable):
Completed application form that can be obtained from MDIS website or at any of our centres
University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
Photocopy of NRIC / Passport
All educational certificates and transcripts (Certified-true copies)
Other relevant educational / professional /training certificates
2 Photographs
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Copy of Medical Insurance (if any)
Registration fee of $53.50 (non-refundable)

For more enquiries, please contact any of our programme consultants at 6247 9111 / 6372 1000 or email us at etc@mdis.edu.sg.

Management Development Institute of SIngapore Pte Ltd (MDIS Pte Ltd) collects course fees in accordance to the fees structure stipulated in the standard PEI-Student Contract.

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.

Payment can be made by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX, Tele-graphic Transfer or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme. For cheque payment, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name.

Cheques must be crossed and made payable to "MDIS Pte Ltd". Student Name, NRIC/FIN Number and Course Title should be written on the reverse of your cheque.

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

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