Health Services Management PgDip

University of Glasgow

Designed for those interested in pursuing or enhancing their careers in health service management at all levels, from general practice to large hospital organisations in the private healthcare sector, charity organisations, and the pharmaceutical industry at local, national, and global levels. Aims to train students to provide safe, high-quality care through effective organisation and management. Delivered in conjunction with the Adam Smith Business School, which holds triple accreditation from AACSB, AMBA and EQUIS and has 40 years of experience delivering management and leadership courses as part of its MBA. Explore management, marketing and leadership skills in contemporary health service organisations. Learn how to deal with the pressure of developing services, changing policies and ever changing demands of senior management positions. Understand how to motivate teams, transform services to meet changing demands and promote caring environments. As the health care environment is constantly changing you will be encouraged to demonstrate adaptable, creative, analytical and innovative attributes. Classes are interactive, striking the right balance between tuition and discussion. Throughout the year we will host a series of social, networking and guest speaker events, including senior managers in the NHS, to enhance your learning experience.Suitable for those working in a range of settings including public, private and not for profit health service environments. You may already be a health professional and wish to develop your leadership skills to further your organisations values or be looking to develop linkages across the health and social care sector. Alternatively, you may be new to management and health service organisations but wish to engage in a role where your values and compassion can facilitate social change.

College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences