Bachelor of Arts(Hons)—Healthcare Management
Bachelor of Arts (Hons)—Healthcare Management
This part-time programme explores public management in its various dimensions, focusing on issues that affect health and hospital services. The provision and cost of healthcare are always topical issues, and students will consider key subjects within healthcare management alongside subjects of general import to all parts of the wider public service, including law, economics, and financial management.
Audience
This degree is a very good choice for those who work in health and hospital services.
Delivery and Duration
This programme takes four academic years. It includes two interim awards (certificate and diploma). It begins in late September and ends with examinations in mid-April. It can be taken in three different ways:
• Evening lectures at the IPA in Dublin
• Evening lectures at selected regional centres
• Distance education
All students attend several weekend seminars and tutorials at the IPA.
Programme Content
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Year 1 |
Year 2 |
Year 3 |
Year 4 |
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Economics |
Health Administration |
Epidemiology and Health Planning |
Health Economics |
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Law |
Economics |
Economics |
Comparative Healthcare |
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Irish Government and Politics |
Organisation and Management |
Administrative Law |
Public Policy-Making |
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Principles of Management |
European Studies |
Financial Management |
Strategic Management |
Accreditation
This degree is accredited by the National University of Ireland (NUI).
Assessment
This programme is assessed through assignments and final examinations.
Fees, Enrolment Procedures and Admissions
The IPA’s Undergraduate Brochure provides all this information. Click here
What former students say
“ The content of the IPA’s BA – Healthcare Management is excellent and, importantly, is relevant and up to date.
— Donnchadh Whelan
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