DBA in Healthcare Management
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Duration
36 Months
Pedagogy
Blended
Tuition Fee
£ 8,000 £ 14,000
DBA in Healthcare Management
The Rushford DBA in Healthcare Management is a comprehensive program that provides students with high-level knowledge, research, and analytical skills. These skills can be applied by business students, managers, practitioners, and leaders to solve the most complex business problems. Unlike master-level programs, the DBA program emphasizes the application of theory to real-world business challenges. Students undergo a transformative learning process that enhances their research skills, enabling them to view business situations differently, with a focus on applying research methods to find solutions that lead to organizational efficiency, growth, and long-term sustainability.The MSBM DBA in Healthcare Management is a 180 ECTS credits doctoral program that offers flexibility while maintaining a rigorous curriculum, all accessible online. The program allows students to choose their pace and duration based on their pathway (Coursework vs Research). Most students complete the program and obtain their qualification within three years of enrollment. The research pathway can lead to obtaining the qualification in less than three years.
This program emphasizes applied research in Healthcare Management, enabling executives, managers, and practitioners to use their newly acquired skills in real-time business situations. Students will gain a high level of proficiency in various aspects of business and Healthcare Management through coursework. The program also focuses on enhancing students' research skills, writing skills, presentation skills, critical and analytical thinking skills, and change management skills.
After finishing the program, students will have the following competencies:
- Apply research techniques to examine business scenarios and tackle business issues
- Perform primary and secondary research to comprehend business challenges
- Use extensive knowledge of business and healthcare management principles and practices to anticipate outcomes
- Master business communication skills
- Express intricate ideas, strategies, plans, and tactics in a clear and efficient way
- Attain a high level of proficiency in producing relevant reports that employ data collection, cleaning, interpretation, and data visualization to captivate readers
- Participate in academic and professional research undertakings that could result in publishing in peer-reviewed journals
- Develop advanced expertise in using robust research methodologies, study design, and implementation of studies to generate a thesis at the program's end, as required for the granting of the doctoral degree.
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.Entry requirement
Master’s or an equivalent recognized academic title in Business and Management
Master’s or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline with over five years of managerial and/or business experience
Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent recognized academic title in any discipline with over eight years of managerial and/or business experience
English Language Proficiency:
Our programs are conducted in the English language. As such, you must demonstrate proficiency in the English language by submitting one of the following test scores during the application process:
IELTS Overall: 5.5
TOEFL (iBT: 58+; PBT: 490+; CBT: 167+)
TOEIC Overall: 555+
PTE Overall: 50+
Duolingo Overall: 90+
English Proficiency Waivers:
The English proficiency test is not required for the following candidates:
– Native English Speakers, OR;
– Applicants having completed their schooling in English (i.e. High School Diploma or IB), OR;
– Applicants having completed their undergraduate or graduate studies in English, OR;
– 2 years of work experience in an organization where English is the primary language of communication.
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What you'll learn
Module 1
ASSIGNMENT & STUDY GUIDELINES
This module provides the most critical information about the study course and assignment submission.
Module 2
ADVANCED RESEARCH METHODS
This module will equip students with the qualitative and quantitative principles to undertake research at the doctorate level. The research principles will include a review of theoretical principles informed by Research Philosophy and Research Approach along with empirical research principles involving Research Strategy, Data Collection Method and Data Analysis Method. Additionally, students will be equipped to make appropriate judgements based on ethical practices during the PhD research.
Module 3
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE MANAGEMENT
Health and Social Care Management focuses on the effective planning, organization, and delivery of healthcare and social services. The module covers key areas such as resource management, quality assurance, and operational efficiency in care settings. It emphasizes the importance of regulatory compliance, ethical decision-making, and patient-centered care. Learners explore strategies for managing teams, budgets, and projects while addressing challenges like workforce dynamics and service demand. Practical applications and case studies prepare learners to enhance service delivery and promote sustainable management practices.
Module 4
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND BUSINESS ANALYSIS
The course presents conceptual frameworks and models which will assist students to analyze competitive situations and strategic dilemmas and gaining insight into strategic management. This course will provide a synthesis of previous course materials within the business programmes. Lectures are supplemented with case studies.
Module 5
HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE LEADERSHIP
Health and Social Care Leadership focuses on equipping professionals with the skills and knowledge to lead effectively in healthcare and social care settings. The module explores leadership theories, styles, and practices tailored to complex, multi-disciplinary environments. It emphasizes strategic planning, change management, and decision-making in diverse and dynamic care contexts. Learners analyze ethical considerations, policy frameworks, and stakeholder engagement strategies to improve outcomes. Case studies and practical exercises enhance leadership competencies for addressing real-world challenges in health and social care.
Module 6
ORGANIZATIONAL BEHAVIOUR
Theoretical statements of individual and group behaviour in organizations will be examined in this course. Student presentations and discussions will include detailed treatments of organization design, change, and reorganization, as well as inter-organizational relationships.
Module 7
ADVANCED BUSINESS THEORIES
The course aims at helping PhD candidates develop an appreciation for the intellectual growth of business as a discipline. Students will have an opportunity to view the historical growth of the field from an economic to a behaviourally-based discipline. By studying multiple articles on each topic, students will gain an understanding of the way academic knowledge is developed as well as being exposed to contemporary social science methods.
Module 8
ADVANCED MANAGEMENT
This module captures the essence of research in advanced theory and practice of business management that include areas such as Analysis of modern management theories, Development of organizations, Dynamics of organizational behaviour and relationship to effective administration in addition to the Models of communication, motivation, and leadership.
Module 9
Segment 2 - RESEARCH/THESIS
Here, in this segment, you will produce an academic standard research report. This segment will last nominally for two years.
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