MSc Leadership in Health and Care

The MSc Leadership in Health and Care at the University of Essex is a comprehensive postgraduate degree that seeks to equip professionals in the health and social care sectors with the necessary leadership skills to adapt and innovate in complex, changing environments. The course is offered on a part-time basis and begins in the month of October. It adopts an interdisciplinary approach to leadership education to ensure graduates are well-rounded in their knowledge and skills.Course Content: The MSc Leadership in Health and Care programme is designed to greatly enhance the students’ understanding of leadership theory and practice. It provides students with an interdisciplinary approach, focusing on different aspects of leadership such as personal development, organisational behaviour and managing change. The course further explores health and social care systems, patient and public engagement, and sustainable healthcare leadership.Key Modules: Incorporated modules include Leadership Skills and Personal Development, Organisational Behaviour, Strategy and Leadership, Health and Social Care Systems across the World, and Leading Improvement, Innovation and Change in Health and Social Care (optional). It also entails an Applied Research Project (Dissertation) which allows students to investigate a healthcare leadership problem or issue of their choosing.Future Careers: After completing this course, graduates will be well-equipped to take on senior leadership roles within the health and social care sector. They can secure roles such as Hospital Director, Care Home Director, Healthcare Consultant, Public Health Administrator, and other strategic and managerial positions in public and private sectors.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page [here](https://www.essex.ac.uk/courses/PG01564/1/MSc-Leadership-in-Health-and-Care).