Postgraduate programme
A flexible, industry-relevant qualification designed for healthcare leaders. Study 100% online, complete in 12 months, and gain strategic expertise to advance your career in the UK, Gulf, and global healthcare sectors.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
The MBA in Healthcare Systems at Magna Carta College, delivered in collaboration with UCAM (Catholic University of San Antonio of Murcia), equips healthcare professionals with the strategic skills needed to lead in hospitals, NHS trusts, and healthcare organisations whether in London, Manchester, Dubai, or Riyadh.
What You’ll Learn:
This programme emphasises strategic leadership, optimising healthcare performance, and implementing effective management practices in a global healthcare context. With a strong focus on real-world application, you’ll graduate ready to drive improvements in healthcare delivery and patient outcomes across the UK, Gulf, and international markets.
WHY THIS COURSE
Flexible distributed learning that allows you to study anytime, anywhere, at your own pace.
Designed for professionals who want to progress academically and professionally without pausing their careers.
WES approved qualification supporting international academic progression and career mobility.
Develop strategic thinking, leadership, and business expertise to accelerate your professional career.
Multiple enrolment opportunities available throughout the academic year.
No written exams with all assessments completed through assignments and a dissertation project.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Academic Requirement
English Language Requirement
For applicants whose first language is not English, or whose first degree was not taught in English, proof of English proficiency is required:
*International applicants from the Gulf region: Contact our admissions team for guidance on equivalency and English language waivers.
PROGRAMME MODULES
The MBA in Healthcare Systems is structured to provide you with a strong foundation in healthcare management, policy, and organisational leadership all delivered 100% online. The degree is worth a total of 90 ECTS.
Modules are categorised as Compulsory (CO) or Optional (OP). Compulsory modules build essential skills in managing healthcare organisations, financial planning, and strategic decision-making. Optional modules allow you to focus on specialised areas such as digital health, global healthcare, or sustainable healthcare practices whether you’re aiming for leadership roles in the NHS, UAE healthcare authorities, or Gulf hospitals.
This module provides an in-depth exploration of financial markets, focusing on essential concepts in global finance. Students will analyze money flow, corporate investments, and tax implications, examining key areas like investment decision-making, risk and return, and the valuation of bonds and equities. Emphasis is placed on finance in international firms, including foreign exchange risk and financial statement analysis. The course also covers asset valuation, including intangibles and financial obligations. By the end, students will gain critical skills in cash flow analysis, equipping them to navigate financial markets effectively.
Objective of this Module:
This module provides an in-depth overview of international marketing, equipping students with core concepts and strategies for global competition. Key areas include the marketing mix, segmentation, targeting, and positioning, with a focus on branding through the Customer-Based Brand Equity (CBBE) model. Emphasis is placed on marketing strategy, adaptability, and innovation. The module also covers advertising, strategic communication within the Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) framework, and consumer research to analyze behavior and trends. Students will develop skills in creating international brand communication strategies tailored to diverse cultural contexts, with attention to marketing ethics.
Objective of this Module:
This module offers a thorough exploration of strategic management, covering core elements like unique activities, strategic positioning, and sustainable trade-offs. It addresses market positioning, competitive advantage through unique resources, and value chains across industries. The curriculum includes corporate strategy, focusing on resource allocation and control, as well as the international dimension, comparing strategies of multinational and national firms. Topics also include cooperative strategies, organizational learning as a competitive edge, and the influence of culture on strategy. The role of leadership in shaping and implementing strategy is emphasized throughout.
Objective of this Module:
This module explores the impact of structure and HRM on corporate success, emphasizing organizational design and the interconnection between individuals, the organization, and the environment. Key topics include labor market dynamics, recruitment, job design, and selection methods, with a focus on competency frameworks and psychometric testing. Strategic HR development is covered through training, performance management, and succession planning. The module also examines employee participation, relations, and reward systems, highlighting the influence of national cultures on HRM practices and the transfer of HR principles across borders.
Objective of this Module:
This module provides an overview of the research process, starting with formulating research questions and writing effective proposals. Students will conduct a thorough literature review and explore both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies. Key topics include data collection, analysis techniques, and structuring research logically. Content analysis will be introduced as a method for interpreting textual data. Additionally, students will learn the thesis writing process, acquiring the skills necessary to conduct and present high-quality research.
Objective of this Module:
– Assess the significance of economic, political, and legal variables that shape company management and operational dynamics.
– Examine the short- and long-term effects of macroeconomic variables (e.g., inflation, unemployment, GDP growth) on economic stability and business performance.
– Develop a comprehensive understanding of the legal regulations governing business management, including compliance, corporate governance, and ethical practices.
– Utilize advanced analytical techniques to interpret socio-economic and legal data, enabling informed decision-making in complex environments.
– Equip students with the skills to address global socio-economic and legal challenges, fostering resilience and adaptability in diverse business contexts.
– To explain the boundaries of a health system and its core elements and functions,
– Explain major theories and research approaches to health systems;
– To analyse the role of health care systems in promoting health, health care delivery, equity, and economic and wider social outcomes;
– To understand the key conceptual models and approaches to health systems evaluation/ performance measurement;
– To explain the role of policy actors, and global influences on health systems
– Describe some of the basic functions of health services and outline the reasons why services have developed in the way they have.
– Describe and give examples of the inputs, processes and outcomes of health services.
– Explain how varying disciplines of Public Health as well as Management each contribute unique insights to understanding how a health service functions.
– Critically examine responses to challenges to health services in different countries.
– Analyse key, persistent and widespread problems in providing health services and suggest approaches to resolving these problems.
Students will be required to undertake their dissertation on a relevant topic, as agreed by the Programme Director/Dissertation Coordinator and student. It emphasizes the development of research questions, methodology, and critical analysis skills. Students will engage in literature reviews, data collection, and analysis, culminating in the production of a comprehensive dissertation. This module will contribute to enhancing students’ ability to conduct autonomous research and provide novel insights into their area of research.
Objective of this Module:
Graduates of the Online MBA in Healthcare Systems progress into senior healthcare leadership roles across the UK and Gulf region, including:
*Our alumni work in organisations ranging from NHS Trusts in London to private hospitals in Dubai, Riyadh, and Doha.
TAKEAWAYS
ALUMNI
Graduates of Magna Carta College are a diverse and accomplished community of healthcare leaders across the UK and Gulf region who remain connected through shared experiences, career achievements, and ongoing engagement from NHS Trust Directors in London to Hospital CEOs in Dubai and Riyadh.
STUDENT SUPPORT
From one-to-one tutor support and dedicated student coordinators to wellbeing services and flexible payment plans, we’re here to help you succeed before, during, and after graduation whether you’re in London, Manchester, Dubai, or Riyadh.
This course is ideal for aspiring managers, professionals in leadership positions, and individuals seeking to advance their careers in business management.
The course is delivered 100% online, allowing you the flexibility to study at your own pace from anywhere while accessing all materials and support through an interactive virtual learning platform.
This course helps you develop advanced strategic management and leadership skills. You will learn strategic planning, effective decision-making, leadership approaches, organizational change, and performance management. It also builds your financial awareness, risk management, and analytical skills required for senior management and leadership roles.
It usually takes 12 months to complete the course.
Upon successful completion, you will receive an MBA Degree.
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