• ## Essential Units for MSc Healthcare Management Top up QCF Level **Core Knowledge and Skills** • • **Critical Thinking and Problem Solving** • Analyze complex healthcare issues, identify root causes, and develop creative solutions. • • **Research and Information Literacy** • Conduct thorough research, synthesize information, and evaluate evidence-based practices. • • **Communication and Interpersonal Skills** • Communicate effectively in written and verbal formats, build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders, and collaborate effectively in a team environment. • • **Leadership and Management** • Demonstrate leadership qualities, motivate and inspire others, and effectively manage resources and projects. • • **Ethical and Legal Framework** • Understand and apply ethical principles and legal regulations relevant to healthcare practice, research, and education. **Specialized Knowledge and Skills** • • **Healthcare Finance and Management** • Manage financial resources, develop strategic plans, and control costs in a healthcare setting. • • **Healthcare Policy and Governance** • Analyze and evaluate healthcare policy, develop and implement effective governance mechanisms, and advocate for improved healthcare systems. • • **Healthcare Leadership and Management** • Lead and manage healthcare organizations, develop and implement strategic plans, and foster a culture of continuous improvement. • • **Healthcare Education and Training** • Develop and implement effective educational programs, evaluate and improve training practices, and promote lifelong learning in healthcare professionals. • • **Healthcare Research and Innovation** • Conduct research in healthcare, identify and prioritize research gaps, and contribute to the advancement of healthcare knowledge. **Professional Skills** • • **Project Management** • Plan, execute, and monitor healthcare projects effectively, ensuring timely and successful completion. • • **Strategic Planning** • Develop and implement strategic plans that align with organizational goals and objectives. • • **Data Analytics and Reporting** • Analyze healthcare data, interpret results, and generate reports for informed decision-making. • • **Interprofessional Collaboration** • Build strong relationships with other healthcare professionals, collaborate effectively in teams, and communicate effectively with patients and families. • • **Leadership and Management Skills** • Demonstrate strong leadership and management skills, motivate and inspire others, and effectively manage resources and projects. **Additional Units** • • **Healthcare Systems and Infrastructure** • Explore the structure and functioning of healthcare systems, including hospitals, clinics, and public health agencies. • • **Healthcare Policy and Advocacy** • Analyze and evaluate healthcare policy and advocate for improved healthcare systems and policies. • • **Healthcare Leadership and Management** • Develop and implement effective leadership and management practices in a healthcare setting. • • **Healthcare Education and Training** • Explore innovative approaches to education and training in healthcare. • • **Healthcare Research and Innovation** • Explore the role of research and innovation in improving healthcare outcomes.

Assessment

The assessment is done via submission of assignment. There are no written exams.