Healthcare Management MBA

Our Healthcare Management MBA brings together contemporary academic theory and research with a practical understanding of activities within organisations. On this course you will develop key personal and professional skills in healthcare management. These will put you in a strong position to advance your career. You will explore issues that have a significant impact on organisations by working with others and building on the experience of those around you.

You will focus on the key skills, processes and practices of business, management and healthcare management. You will work with your fellow learners on solutions to real problems. This work will enhance your ability to maximise individual and organisational potential.

The major management project you undertake will involve solving a significant organisational issue. This could be a piece of work that is actionable in your current workplace or of importance to organisations generally.

Choosing to study this course with the placement year will give you the opportunity to gain relevant experience in the sector. There are 2 types of placement available, so you can choose the one that best aligns with your ambitions.

How you will study

This course can only be studied full time. You can choose to study the course for 1 year without a placement, or for 2 years which includes a placement year.

You will study:

• 6 compulsory modules
• A compulsory Capstone Project or a Business Consultancy Project if you are on the placement route

You can find out which modules are available in each term in the Course Specifications.

Modules

Placement Year

If you choose to study our Healthcare Management MBA with a placement year, you will have the opportunity to choose from 2 types of placement. This is your opportunity to gain experience relevant to your aspirations and set give yourself a competitive edge in future career opportunities. Our London Student Opportunities team will support you in your search for a placement.

Work Placement

Our work placement option lets you:

• Address the demands of the business management profession
• Apply the knowledge and skills you have gained from your taught modules
• Enhance your communication and interpersonal skills
• Improve your employment potential

Your placement will last for 1 academic year and start after you complete your taught modules. During your placement you will also complete your Business Consultancy Project.

Venture Creation Lab

This option lets you:

• Use the university's expertise to develop your entrepreneurial skills and develop a new commercial opportunity
• Apply the knowledge gained on your taught modules in a practical environment
• Enhance your communication and interpersonal skills

You will start this part of the course after you have completed your taught modules and it will last for 1 year. You will base your Business Consultancy Project on commercial opportunities developed in the lab.

During this, you will also undertake an internship with a partner organisation and complete the Business Consultancy Project.

Teaching and learning

All of our modules are taught using a range of teaching and learning techniques, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Workshops

The emphasis is always on collaborative learning. We encourage you to share expertise and insights, allowing you all to learn from each other as well as your lecturers.

You will receive opportunities for study support, including academic writing and research skills, to enhance employability and career development in the field of business management.

Our teaching draws on both our research and professional experience. This means your learning is informed by the most current thinking in the subject area. You can find out more about our research and backgrounds by visiting our staff pages.

Assessment

Your assessments are designed to mirror real organisational activities. The types of assessment will be varied and may include:

• Presentations
• Critical essays
• Portfolios
• Reflective journals
• Case study work

You will receive detailed feedback on assessments to help you develop and continuously improve your performance.

Placements

This course comes with the option of a full year in industry placement.

Qualifications

If your degree is in an unrelated subject, but you can provide evidence of relevant professional experience, your application may still be considered.

International students

If you are an international student you will need to show that your qualifications match our entry requirements.

Information about international qualifications and entry requirements can be found on our International pages.

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have English Language competence at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

International entry requirements

Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

If you do not have traditional qualifications, you might be able to provide evidence of professional experience in the subject as an alternative way to meet the entry requirements. This is called Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Appropriate references and records of employment would need to be presented to support your case for admission.

Terms and conditions

Our terms and conditions, policies and procedures contain important information about studying at York St John University. You can read them on our Admissions page.

UK 2024 - 2025 entry

The tuition fee for 2024 entry to this postgraduate course is:

• £9,000 for the 1 year course without a placement year
• £11,500 for the 2 year course with a placement year.

These costs apply to all UK, Jersey, Guernsey and Isle of Man students.

Postgraduate loans are available to help you pay for your master’s course. Find out more about funding your postgraduate studies.

Funding opportunities

International 2024 - 2025 entry

The tuition fee for 2024 entry to this postgraduate course is:

• £10,800 for the 1 year course without a placement year
• £15,400 for the 2 year course with a placement year.

These costs apply to all students living outside the UK.

Due to immigration laws, if you are an international student on a student visa, you must study full time. For more information about visa requirements and short-term study visas, please visit the International Visa and Immigration pages.

Find out more about funding your postgraduate studies.

International Fees and Funding

Tuition fees

Alumni Scholarships

If you are alumni of York St John University we have scholarships available to help you continue your studies.

Scholarships for alumni

Additional costs and financial support

Course-related costs

While studying for your degree, there may be additional costs related to your course. This may include purchasing personal equipment and stationery, books and optional field trips.

Accommodation and living costs

View our accommodation pages for detailed information on accommodation and living costs.

Where could Health Management MBA take you?

A master's in business administration (MBA) is internationally recognised. It is an award that is highly regarded by employers. By completing this course you not only have a qualification that makes you stand out, but all the skills, knowledge and behaviour employers look for.

This degree can prepare you for a career as a:

• Senior manager in health or social care
• Business manager
• Managing director of your own company

Stand out from the crowd with postgraduate study.

Far fewer people have postgraduate degrees than undergraduate qualifications. This gives you something extra to set yourself apart in a competitive graduate job market. Those with a postgraduate qualification will earn an average of £7,000 a year more than those with only an undergraduate degree. (Department For Education Graduate Labour Market Report 2020)

Our careers service, LaunchPad, provides career support tailored to your ambitions. Through this service you can access:

• Employer events
• LinkedIn, CV and cover letter sessions
• Workshops on application writing and interview skills
• Work experience and volunteering opportunities
• Personalised career advice

This support does not end when you graduate. You can access our expert career advice for the rest of your life. We will help you gain the experience and confidence you need to succeed.