Master of Science [M.Sc] [Health Management] From City, University of London

Who is it for?

The MSc in Health Management from City, University of LondonÊis for high potential managers for international business and leadership roles. It is for those with a hands-on approach, wanting to learn intensively and gain global perspectives, and cross-sector knowledge. The client-facing side of the programme is particularly relevant for those wanting to engage with real business challenges, influence career direction and boost their management profile.

Objectives

The MSc in Health Management produces talented and capable managers who are highly employable, and has a superb reputation. You will develop a comprehensive portfolio of business skills that will enhance your organisational leadership capacity to build processes, systems and structures, plan ahead and deliver change. Working in groups and the real-life activities will develop your personal leadership abilities to influence, coach, present, work in and lead teams, develop yourself and others.

Career prospects

The MSc in Health Management produces talented and capable managers who are highly employable, and has a superb reputation. You will develop a comprehensive portfolio of business skills that will enhance your organisational leadership capacity to build processes, systems and structures, plan ahead and deliver change. Working in groups and the real-life activities will develop your personal leadership abilities to influence, coach, present, work in and lead teams, develop yourself and others.

The course is applied and industry relevant. The curriculum is international and cross-sector. There are many expert guest speakers. There is an extensive placement programme if you want to add experience to your CV, and further options for career development. There is a consultancy module to apply your health management skills for a client on a business development issue.

The course benefits from a large cohort of up to 45 students with great networking and peer support and diversity of experiences and international backgrounds, on the other hand ensuring close personal contact with teaching staff.

Career prospects

Management is a top Masters degree for earnings potential (Forbes 2015). With global health expenditure expected to increase to US$ 18 trillion (Lancet 2016), an MSc combining business skills with health sector application conveys exceptional career prospects,

Healthcare and pharmaceutical companies value skills in strategy, innovation and change leadership, management consultancy, and economic evaluation. The average salary of MHM graduates is £50,000.

Graduates from the MSc Health Management have gone on to work in all areas of healthcare, pharma, management consultancy and at companies including:

• Almirall
• Best Doctors
• Bombay Hospital & Medical Research Centre
• Capita Consulting
• First Prime Co., Ltd
• Fairview Hospital Zambia
• Golin London
• JDX Consulting
• Health Designs
• Health Strategy and Delivery Foundation
• IMS Health
• Lundbeck
• Medpace
• Mullen Lowe Lintas Group
• National Medical Care Co
• Orica
• Symmetron
• Texas ChildrenÕs Hospital
• The Royal Melbourne Hospital