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Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Health and Social Care

Course overview

This MBA Health and Social Care degree is designed for professionals who are responsible for leading policy, strategy, and services in healthcare organisations. The course addresses the unique challenges facing professionals in the public, private, or voluntary sectors. Students will develop their strategic leadership skills in healthcare management, gaining insights into contemporary issues like service improvement, business planning, and finance. Lecturers with extensive healthcare sector experience ensure that the content is both practical and relevant.

Entry requirements

Standard Entry Requirements

Applicants must have the equivalent of a UK first degree at 2:2 or above plus relevant experience.

Applicants should have been taught in English and have sufficient command of English to undertake postgraduate study, or have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 or better.

If you did not achieve the required grades but can demonstrate suitable life/work skills, you are still encouraged to apply.

Modules

  • Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods and Ethics20 credits
  • Finance and Governance in Health and Social Care20 credits
  • Data Analytics and Demand Management20 credits
  • Leadership and Human Capital Management in Health and Social Care20 credits
  • Strategic Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Health and Social Care20 credits
  • Postgraduate Integrative Project40 credits

Career prospects

This MBA is ideal for professionals in healthcare who aim to progress into senior management or policy-making positions. Graduates will be well-positioned for leadership roles across healthcare organisations and social care institutions. The qualification will enhance employability and career development, particularly in sectors facing staffing shortages.

  • Healthcare Manager
  • Policy Advisor
  • Clinical Director
  • Health Service Consultant
  • Healthcare Project Manager
  • Social Care Director
  • Health and Social Care Entrepreneur

Teaching and assessment

The MBA Health and Social Care is assessed through assignments, presentations, and a dissertation. The dissertation requires in-depth research on a healthcare or social care-related organisational issue, applying strategic management and service improvement principles.

Assessments are designed to develop leadership, strategic decision-making, and problem-solving skills essential for healthcare management roles.

Campus locations

Import and Export Buildings

2 Clove Crescent, Poplar, London, E14 2BE

Fees and funding

Fees, funding and start dates can change. The provider source was checked on 2026-08-17; confirm the latest position with the provider before applying.

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