Economics in Healthcare

Module Description

Participants will be presented with economic concepts such as: micro and macro economics, applied economics and policy making in healthcare context.

These concepts will be studies to deeply understand the impact of economics on society and will prepare the student to take part in decision making on the macro and micro economic levels to provide solutions to contemporary problems associated with healthcare systems.

Entry Requirements

Candidates who apply for this course must possess one of the following: 

• a Level 6 degree in a related field; 

 OR  

• a Level 5 diploma or higher diploma and 5 years’ work experience in a supervisory or managerial role. 

Preference is given to applicants having a Level 6 degree in a discipline related to the healthcare industry and a minimum of 3 years’ work experience in management within the sector.  

Target Audience

The programme is mainly targeted at:  

• nurses and midwives; 
• nursing managers; 
• ward managers; 
• clinic/department managers; 
• physiotherapists; 
• social workers;
• doctors; 
• professionals allied to medicine, such as paramedics; 
• staff within the pharmaceutical and medical devices industries; 
• general managers without clinical qualifications. 

Career Paths

The programme aims to prepare you for senior posts such as that of chief executive officer, managing director or head of department of any healthcare entity such as a hospital, clinic or ward, amongst others.  

How you’ll be assessed

You will complete a combination of written and practical assessments, which will vary depending on the module choices you make. You can expect to complete coursework and exams, as well as presentations and reports.