International Healthcare Management (International Stream)

Master of Health Science

Course Details

Course Code	SG_NHEAL_M09
Level	9
Duration	1 year
Credits	90
Method of Delivery	On-campus
Campus Locations	St Angelas
Mode of Delivery	Full Time

How to Apply

Course Overview

This exciting part-time Masters programme has been developed as a response to an identified need in international healthcare for a postgraduate programme which focuses on health care management. The purpose of the Master of Health Science in International Healthcare Management (International stream) is to prepare healthcare professionals to assume the role of managers/leaders in various health care settings globally.

The MHSc comprises of 7 modules. The modular programme will be delivered full-time over one year and is worth 90 ECTS.

Why Choose the MHSc in International Healthcare Management at ATU St Angelas?

Learn to engage in strategic management/leadership planning
Engage with global management frameworks, theories and tools
Plan meaningful change in an organisational context
Engage in proactive healthcare management in differing contexts and cultures
ATU St Angela’s has a vibrant nursing and healthcare education community and Sligo is a cost-effective place to live while completing your studies.
Small groups with one on one academic support
Variety of teaching and learning strategies to facilitate student education and learning including excellent, learning, library and research facilities
Develop your career opportunities for senior healthcare leadership and management roles

Recommended Study Hours per week

35 hours per week

Examination and Assessment

This programme offers students a combination of online study, supported by face to face lecturing. Assessment for this programme is a combination of online tasks, written assignment, group work, presentations and written examinations.

On-Campus Attendance Requirement

This programme requires 2 days per week on campus time. It also requires students undertake a further 2 full days work through online platforms.

Progression

Students may opt to explore Level 9 research programmes on completion of this award.

Download a prospectus

Postgraduate Prospectus Online, Flexible & Professional Development Prospectus

Entry Requirements

Minimum 36 months post-Level-8-degree work experience.

Registered Health Care Professional e.g.. (Nurse, Doctor, Pharmacist, Physio or any CORU registered health care professional who meets all entry requirements)

A primary level 8 degree (min 2:2) in Nursing or any Healthcare related field.

Evidence of current professional registration in country of residence (if applicable).

Completed application form which includes:

A personal statement
Original academic documentation & experiential records to support application
Full High School Examination Records
Passport

English Language Requirements: https://www.atu.ie/study/international/language-requirements

Fees

Total Fees Non-EU: €14,000

Further information on fees

Careers

This exciting full-time master’s programme has been developed as a response to an identified need in the international healthcare sector, for a postgraduate programme which focuses on health care management. The purpose of the Master of Health Science in International Healthcare Management is to prepare healthcare professionals to assume the role of managers/leaders in various health care settings globally.

Further Information

Who Should Apply?

This programme is suitable for nurses, doctors, pharmacists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, or any CORU registered health care professional.

*Health care professional administrative staff or managers may be eligible for entry to this programme. (Entry to this programme requires a human science module as part of a Level 8 degree).