Healthcare management is a sector that is concerned with the management and leadership of public and private healthcare organisations and businesses. The aim of healthcare management is to ensure that the processes within an organisation run smoothly and efficiently, taking into consideration both the requirements of the patient(s) as well as the business and financial ramifications involved.
During a Healthcare Management degree, you will cover a range of areas that mean you have a wider understanding of both business and the healthcare sector. Some examples of modules you might study are:
- Business and Management Skills
- Finance
- Human Resource Management
- Global Health
- Occupational Psychology