Health and Care Management
Health and care management sits at the intersection of management science and the distinctive challenges of health and social care delivery. Managing in health and care settings requires both the generic skills of organisational leadership, strategy, finance and human resources and a specific understanding of the complex, regulated, people-centred environments in which health and care services operate. This degree develops both dimensions, preparing you for professional roles in a sector that is large, growing and in constant need of skilled managers.
At Arden University this programme is studied part-time and delivered through distance learning, with a blended model that combines timetabled online classes with substantial independent study through the university's digital learning platform. This format allows you to study flexibly around existing work and personal commitments, and is particularly well suited to people who are already working in health or care settings and want to develop their managerial and leadership capabilities without stepping away from practice. You will have access to an extensive digital library and a range of academic and industry resources to support your learning.
The programme develops your understanding of health and care policy, organisational management, finance, quality improvement, human resource management, ethics and law, and the dynamics of the systems within which health and care services are delivered. The flexible delivery model means you can apply learning from the programme directly to your professional context as you study.
Graduates move into management and leadership roles within the NHS, social care, independent health providers, charities and the voluntary sector. Many also progress to professional management qualifications or postgraduate study in health management, public health or related fields. The combination of management skills and health sector knowledge is valued by a wide range of employers in both the public and private sectors.