About this course
Our modules focus on the development of self as leader, how leaders support change, innovation and problem-solving. Other modules promote quality and safety in healthcare and also explore healthcare policy from a global viewpoint. Connected to this we expose students to a diverse range of peers who are healthcare professionals from other healthcare systems in order the maximise learning.
The final Capstone module allows a deep exploration of a leadership issue chosen by students analysing the evidence and reflecting on their leadership journey through the programme. We also develop the analytical and reflective skills required to be an effective leader as well as the academic skills commensurate with Master’s study.
Choose your modules
Self as Leader
This introductory module contains two core themes – self-awareness and leadership theory – that will equip you with the knowledge needed to thoughtfully engage with the rest of the course material.
During this module, you will learn how to identify your traits, leadership activities, strengths, and weaknesses and place them within a theoretical framework.
You’ll gain a comprehensive understanding of the value of leadership theories and frameworks and how these can be used to inform continuing professional and personal development.
Type: Core
Credits: 20 credits
Supporting Change, Innovation, and Problem-Solving
An introduction to the fundamental concepts in Artificial Intelligence, and their application. Topics include:
- Origins of AI: What is AI? From early history to the Dartmouth conference and the present day; Intelligent agents, and performance measures
- Learning, Frameworks and Packages: Introduction to supervised learning; Regression; Classification; Clustering; Artificial Neural Networks; Convolutional Neural Networks; Keras; Tensorflow
- Implications for Society: Legalities; Ethics and professional implications; Social consequences
This module is assessed by a portfolio of work, in the form of a programmed code and a corresponding technical report.
Type: Core
Credits: 20 credits
Fundamentals of Data Science
Gain a critical understanding of the nature of and relationships between problem-solving, innovation, and change in the context of healthcare.
You will be challenged with exploring and critically debating the way in which problem-solving and innovation may be harnessed and promoted to support organisational change, whilst maintaining awareness of the impact of change upon individuals and teams.
The module will help you learn how to compare a range of theoretical perspectives related to the nature and process of innovation and problem-solving, and how to critically evaluate the effectiveness of strategies to promote and implement change.
Type: Core
Credits: 30 credits
Promoting Quality and Safety in Healthcare
Explore the proficiencies required for leaders to enhance organisational effectiveness in order to improve the quality of care delivery and maximise patient safety.
Your studies will help build a necessary theoretical foundation (such as understanding quality improvement frameworks and human factors), whilst also demonstrating the importance of research by focusing on evidence-based models of best practice.
Type: Core
Credits: 30 credits
Global Perspectives on Healthcare Policy
On this module, you will develop the ability to explore your leadership activities and responsibilities within a policy context.
By building your understanding of how policy is developed at the macro, meso, and micro level, you will be better positioned to recognise the external drivers that influence and shape organisational priorities and clinical practice.
Your lessons will compare policy and structures from across the globe, providing you with a truly international perspective on healthcare delivery.
Type: Core
Credits: 30 credits
Capstone Project
The Capstone Project provides you with the chance to demonstrate the integration and application of your learning throughout the programme through a self-designed project.
Your Healthcare Leadership project will highlight your creativity, analytical skills, and overall academic excellence by completing a service improvement, personal development activity or academic exercise in a real-world setting.
This presents a valuable opportunity to explore a topic of interest in-depth – such as identifying a specific challenge at your workplace to analyse and address.
Type: Core
Credits: 60 credits
