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Master of Arts (Healthcare Management)

Master of Arts (Healthcare Management)

The MA (Healthcare Management) is a two-year, part-time programme that focuses on the issues that affect health and hospital services. It seeks to raise the level of analysis in healthcare management in Ireland and to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage effectively.

Audience

This programme will be of particular interest to those who work in health and hospital services, whether as healthcare professionals or as administrators and managers.

Delivery and Duration

This programme takes two years. In the first year students study six public management subjects and receive the interim award of a Higher Diploma in Public Management. The second year is divided into semesters. In the first of these, students study three healthcare management subjects. In the second, they write a minor dissertation on a specific healthcare management topic. The MA is delivered through distance education, so students can remain in full-time employment. Students attend some weekend seminars at the IPA in Dublin.

Programme Content

Year One

  • EconomicsManaging Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Organisation and StrategyResearch Methods
  • Managing Service Delivery/Managing in Europe

Year Two

  • Health Strategy and Policy
  • Comparative Healthcare
  • Managing for Health and Social Gain/Health Economics and Finance
  • Minor Dissertation

Accreditation

The MA (Public Management) 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 Postgraduate Brochure provides all this information. Click here

What former students say

“The MA (Healthcare Management) gave me the competencies required to lead a multidisciplinary team in a complex healthcare organisation.” 

    — Dr Gavin Rush

Read the Brochure

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57-61 Lansdowne Road
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 240 3600
Fax: +353 1 668 9135

Vergemount Hall,
Clonskeagh, Dublin 4
Tel: +353 1 240 3600
Fax: +353 1 269 8644

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