BA (Hons) Healthcare Management

With Arden University, you’ll have access to an engaging and easy to navigate online learning platform called ilearn. Available on desktop and mobile devices, ilearn supports and encourages you to take control of your studies. Providing everything you need to complete your programme in one accessible place, ilearn features:

• A virtual classroom, library, diary, and lecture theatre rolled into one
• All of your modules, study materials, career support, and schedules
• Downloadable module materials so you can access the course when offline
• Access to an online library containing thousands of e-journals, e-books, podcasts, and videos
• Engaging forums where you can interact, debate, and discuss ideas with your tutors and fellow students

This course has standard entry requirements. To be eligible for this course through the standard entry requirements you must have either:

• Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; or
• For students whose prior learning was not taught in English, IELTS 6.0 or equivalent is required

Arden University is happy to consider applications from students who are highly motivated to study the programme. This will require a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course, and evidence of relevant work experience.

Learn how to meet the increasingly complex needs of individuals and communities through dynamic leadership. This course will investigate effective social care management, and efficient methods of improving healthcare systems. Alongside the promotion of healthcare, you will develop essential management skills, including financial control, and resource planning. You'll also join the debate concerning global healthcare sustainability, looking at this industry from a wider perspective. The course comprised of the following modules:

Year 1

• Skills for Learning in Care
• Social, political and ethical issues in international healthcare
• Communication and Collaboration in Managing the Professional Environment
• Meeting the Needs of Service Users
• Planning & Managing Resources
• Fostering Dignity and Respect

Year 2

• Financial Control & Budgeting
• Performance Improvement and Management in Health and Social Care
• Public Health
• Health Promotion
• Inter-Agency Working in Care Delivery
• Leading Teams in Health and Social Care

Year 3

• Quality Management in a Care Setting
• Business Analysis and Planning
• Global health and Sustainability
• Project Management & Risk
• Research Methods & Final Project

Please note that the modules listed are indicative and may be subject to change.

Graduates will develop the advanced management skills sought after by employers in the healthcare industry, and transferable skills you’ll be able to apply in a number of professional senior roles. This degree will open up a range of professional opportunities such as:

• Health Promotion Specialist
• Health Services Manager
• Care Manager
• Community Development Officer.

If you’d like to apply, please click on the Apply Now or Start Application button on the page. Please fill in the form and provide as much detail as possible so we can properly advise you on the next steps. Once you’ve submitted your application form, one of our dedicated course advisors will contact you within 48 hours.