MBA (Healthcare Sector)
Course Code
On Campus – FBLT034, Online – FBLT165
Location
Coventry University (Coventry)
100% online study
Study mode
Full-time
Part-time
Online/Blended
Duration
1 year full-time
2 years part-time
Start date
September 2022
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Course overview
Study level: Postgraduate
Studied on campus or 100% online, this MBA is aimed specifically at current and aspiring managers who wish to develop their career in healthcare, social care and third sector organisations.
Health and Social Care is a substantial and growing service sector, with new government investments giving it a higher profile than ever. Rapid changes within the industry mean that there is likely to be demand for well-trained and multi-skilled individuals.
- Aims to equip you with the personal and professional skills to enable you to think creatively about the delivery of existing health care services and to respond to future demands.
- You will address the unique challenges and complexities facing managers and leaders in health and social care organisations.
- Includes two healthcare management specialist modules and your project will also be in this field.

Global ready
An international outlook, with global opportunities
Teaching excellence
Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field
Employability
Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeedWhy you should study this course
- A collaboration between the Coventry Business School and the School of Nursing Midwifery and Health, drawing on subject expertise from both faculties.
- Taught by highly qualified academics from a variety of backgrounds and with considerable practical experience in industry, including healthcare, law, accounting, business and commerce.
- Aims to provide you with the experience from real-life organisations.
- Exposure to real-life case studies and simulations.
- Learn from engaging guest speakers from the industry who will share their expertise and experiences of developing strategies, managing change and growth in their organisations, bringing both contemporary and theoretical aspects to life.
What you'll study
Health and Social Care is a substantial and growing service sector, with new government investments giving it a higher profile than ever. Rapid changes within the industry mean that there is likely to be demand for well-trained and multi-skilled individuals.
The aim of this course is to equip you with the personal and professional skills to enable you to think creatively about the delivery of existing health care services and to respond to future demands. You will address the unique challenges and complexities facing managers and leaders in health and social care organisations.
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
How you'll learn
The course can be studied either 100% online or on campus. Delivery is supported by our innovative online social learning platforms, allowing you to undertake substantial parts of your study at home whether you are studying on campus or online, where you can revisit content and find additional materials. You also have access to our library's electronic resources 24/7, including thousands of books, ejournals and newspapers.
As an innovative and enterprising institution, the university may seek to utilise emerging technologies within the student experience. For all courses (whether on-campus, blended, or distance learning), the university may deliver certain contact hours and assessments via online technologies and methods.
This course can be offered on a part-time basis. Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our part-time offering here, it is tailored for each course each year depending on the number of part-time applicants. Therefore, the part-time teaching arrangements vary. Request further information about part-time study.
Each module runs with 15 credits across an academic semester of 13 weeks, requiring an estimated 10-15 hours of study time per week, with the flexibility to study one to two modules per academic semester.
Each 15-credit module will consist of 150 hours of activities. The activity time will be made up of a mixture of guided and self-guided study. Students will have access to an experienced team of tutors and lecturers who will support their studies. Each module will have dedicated online tutorials to support the learning.
Study on campus
Teaching and learning methods may include:
- Face-to-face teaching
- Individual and group tutorials
- Online classes and tutorials
Study 100% online
For each module, we will provide a mix of:
- Engaging video lectures.
- A variety of interactive content and activities.
- You can benefit from the innovative and interactive content and activities provided on our online platform FutureLearn.
The online contact between lecturers and colleagues aims to help you stay motivated and committed to learning.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are prepared for courses due to start in or after the 2022/2023 academic year to be delivered in a variety of forms. The form of delivery will be determined in accordance with Government and Public Health guidance. Whether on campus or online, our key priority is staff and student safety.
Assessment
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module.
Assessment methods include:
- Coursework Assessment
- Business plans
- Activities
- Initiate and lead a change project within a practice setting.
The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
Entry requirements
Fees and funding
2022/23 Tuition fees
Student | Full time | Part time |
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UK | £18,500 per year | Not available |
International | £18,500 per year | Not available |
For advice and guidance on tuition fees3 and student loans visit our Postgraduate Finance page.
We offer a range of International scholarships to students all over the world. For more information, visit our International Scholarships page.
Facilities
This course is designed to be studied 100% online or on campus and is part of the Faculty of Business and Law, in conjunction with the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, which provide you with access to a number of learning spaces both online and on campus4.
Careers and opportunities
The School of Nursing, Midwifery and Health has excellent and established links with health, social care and third sector organisations. Graduates from this programme can enter positions which come with great personal and financial rewards.
Earning an MBA is an excellent way to propel your career to reach higher management positions in the world of health and social care. The learning and development offered by this qualification prepares graduates for employment at director level, either in discrete service departments and hospital units, private or publically funded hospitals, and services and healthcare companies around the globe.
Where our graduates work
Graduates from the on-campus version of this course have gone on to work in senior management and executive roles in UK-based NHS hospitals and community trusts worldwide.
They work in management posts within local, regional, national and international government policy-making bodies (Clinical Commissioning Groups, NHS England Professional Bodies, Ministries of Health, World Health Organization).
Some graduates have found opportunities within health-related industries, for example the pharmaceutical industry, senior management roles within third sector organisations, and charities.
How to apply
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UK Students
Full-time and part-time students applying to start in September should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
For further support or more information about your course get in touch with us today.
Chat with our admissions team
Complete our contact form.
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International Students
Full-time international students applying to start in September should apply directly to the university. Read our application pages to find out your next steps to apply.
How to applyFor further support for international applicants applying for postgraduate degree view our International hub.
You can also download our International guide which contains lots of useful information about our courses, accommodation and tips for travel.
Get in touch with us today for further advice and guidance.
Chat with our admissions team.
Complete our contact form.
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Disclaimer
1Accreditations
The majority of our courses have been formally recognised by professional bodies, which means the courses have been reviewed and tested to ensure they reach a set standard. In some instances, studying on an accredited course can give you additional benefits such as exemptions from professional exams (subject to availability, fees may apply). Accreditations, partnerships, exemptions and memberships shall be renewed in accordance with the relevant bodies’ standard review process and subject to the university maintaining the same high standards of course delivery.
2UK and international opportunities
Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or International opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel COVID and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand the visa requirements, please contact the International Office.
3Tuition fees
The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For Home Students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.
For International Students, we may increase fees each year but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.
4Facilities
Facilities are subject to availability. Due to the ongoing restrictions relating to COVID-19, some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and may have reduced availability or restrictions on their use.
Student Contract
By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. The 2022/23 Contract is currently being updated so please revisit this page before submitting your application. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.