International Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Management (Level 7)

Course details

Mode of Study: Blended

Assessment: Research-based Assignments

The objective of the International Post Graduate Diploma in Public Health Management qualification is to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for effective public health program planning, implementation, and evaluation, to enable students to analyze the social, economic, and environmental determinants of health and to develop interventions that address health inequities and to prepare students for leadership roles in public health, including management of public health organizations, policymaking, and community engagement.

Programme Structure and Credits:

This programme consists of 6 modules with a total of 120 credits. 

Module: ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES

• VIDEO - How to Avoid Plagiarism in Your Writing

• Harvard Referencing Style Guide

• How to Summarise - Assignment Guide

• Summarising, Paraphrasing, Quotation for your Assignment

• Official Title Pages - IPGD

Module: HEALTH CARE ECONOMICS

• Fundamental Concepts in Healthcare Economics

• Economic Evaluation of Healthcare Cost

• Understanding the Principles of Healthcare Economics

• Understanding Healthcare Economics Models

• Healthcare Economics

Module: HEALTHCARE POLICIES

• Understanding Health and Social Care Environment - N

• Health and Social Care Organisations - N

• Managing Health and Social Care Strategies - N

• Strategies for the Promotion of Health and Social Care - N

• UK Healthcare Regulations and Policies - N

• International Healthcare Policy Issues - N

• HealthCare Policies

Module: PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

• Introduction to Public Health Administration

• Public Health Regulations, Ethics and Policies

• Organization and Management of Public Health

• Funding, Education, Promotion and Marketing in Public Health

• Leadership, Performance and Assessment in Public Health

• QUIZ-Public Health Administration

Module: STRATEGIC PLANNING AND EXECUTION

In this course, students will gain an understanding of the issues and obstacles faced by managers in the field of strategic management. The curriculum will introduce them to various concepts, methodologies, and tools relevant for assessing an organization's strategic standing. Throughout the course, students will acquire the skills needed to formulate and execute strategies and policies, while also recognizing their profound operational consequences.

• CASE STUDY - Strategic Management Approach by TESCO

• Analysing Business Environment and its Impact on Strategic Decision Making

• Understanding the External Business Environment Dynamics

• Understanding The Internal Business Environment Dynamics

• CASE STUDY - Staying ahead in a competitive environment

• CASE STUDY - McDonald's strategic partnership for innovation as competitive advantage

• Understanding Market Situational Analysis and Organisational Position Measurement

• Analysing The Effects Of Exiting Plans On Organisation

• Understanding Mandatory Competency & Competitive Advantage of An Organisation

• Understanding The Relationship Between Corporate, Business & Operational Strategies

• Understanding Strategic Models & Tools

• Analysing and deciding on the strategic options

• Developing Appropriate Vision, Mission & Strategic Goals For An Organisation

• Developing An Agreed Strategy Plan For New Action Plan

• Proposing an Effective Structure For Building Efficient Relationships With Stakeholders

• CASE STUDY - Ethics and CSR at Honda

• Understanding organisational strategic change management

• Implementing Strategic Plan

• QUIZ - Strategic Planning and Execution

Module: PEOPLE MANAGEMENT IN HEALTHCARE SECTOR

• Understanding the Recruitment and Selection Processes - N

• Performance Appraisal and Development in Health and Care - N

• Training and Development In Healthcare - N

• Managing Diversity In Health and Social Care - N

• People Management in Healthcare Sector

Module: RESEARCH METHODS

The objective of this unit is to enhance learners' capacity to formulate research proposals for academic management studies of diverse nature. Through this process, learners will cultivate a profound grasp of the philosophical, practical, and ethical principles underpinning research within the business realm.

• Research Philosophies and Principles

• VIDEO - Overview of the Research Onion

• Selecting a Research Topic

• Searching and Reviewing Literature

• VIDEO - How to write a Literature Review

• Developing conceptual Framework

• PDF - How to create a Conceptual Framework

• Research Strategy and Design

• Research Methods I

• Research Methods II

• PDF - How Observation is Used As a Research Method

• Research Methods: Data Analysis

• Research Proposal and Writing Up

• Research Ethics

• QUIZ - Advanced Business Research Methods

Accreditation

All of our courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to our information in about us for more details.

Entry requirement

Entry requirements for this course are flexible, with no stringent criteria in place. Relevant work experience can significantly enhance one's grasp of the course content, offering valuable insights into the subject matter.

This certificate program aims to enrich participants' understanding of their respective fields. It caters to individuals keen on expanding their knowledge base and staying abreast of contemporary ideas within their areas of expertise. The certificate is particularly suitable for professionals in various roles, including:

- Chief Executive Officers
- Directors
- Managers
- Supervisors
- Strategy Specialists
- Chief Strategy Officers
- Professionals in innovation roles
- General Managers
- Investment Advisors

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