International Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Management (Level 7)

Earn a qualification recognising your professional expertise in Healthcare management and enhance your skills in leading online learning initiatives.

About the course

The course is designed to provide learners with the necessary tools and skills to comprehend and analyze various business scenarios. It also emphasizes appreciating the organizational capabilities that can be applied in these situations.

Upon completing this lecture successfully, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the following key areas:

- Market Situation Analysis: Understanding the dynamics of market situations.
- Organisational Positioning: Grasping the strategic positioning of organizations in the market.
- Methods of Measuring Organisational Position: Learning techniques to assess and measure an organization's standing in the market.

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

Lecture: 5
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

Lecture: 4
Quiz: 1
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

Lecture: 6
Quiz: 1
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

Lecture: 5
Quiz: 1
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

Lecture: 18
Quiz: 1

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

Lecture: 4
Quiz: 1
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

Lecture: 14
Quiz: 1

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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