Course Overview
The MSc in Health and Social Care Management is designed to meet the needs of those working in health and welfare services as practitioners, managers, or administrators. A particular feature of this program’s curriculum is its focus on policy, management, and collaborative working structures. Considering the changing and dynamic nature of health and social care in the new mixed economy of welfare, our course opens up new employment horizons for you.
This program will:
- Extend and progress the knowledge and skills you already have and how you may apply them to your own individual setting
- Enable you to assess and support the impact your actions will have on practice
- Provide an opportunity to respond to emerging career pathways allowing you to tailor your learning needs in a flexible and creative way
The health and social care workforce is required to have a wide range of specific and transferable skills and this program offers you the diversity and flexibility that will help you hone these skills.
Full Time (Day or Evening Classes): 18 months
Prior to entering the Master’s programme of study with the College, applicants should normally possess:
- A good degree from a recognised university institution or equivalent recognised higher education institution. Whilst a degree in a subject broadly related to Business and Management is advantageous, this is not essential. The application process will carefully consider the suitability of the student to successfully complete the programme based on the information provided. Where appropriate, a discussion will be held with the applicant to determine their suitability, or
- A graduate level professional qualification from a recognised University institution or appropriate comparable recognised higher education institution. A graduate level professional qualification in a subject broadly related to Business and Management is advantageous. The application process will carefully consider the suitability of the student to successfully complete the programme based on the information provided. Where appropriate, a discussion will be held with the applicant to determine their suitability, or
- Where appropriate, a pre-master’s orientation programme approved by Global College Malta.
Students whose first Language is not English and who have not previously been exposed to spoken and written English at a reasonably advanced level will normally be required to demonstrate an English competence of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent. The College may undertake a video interview with the prospective student to better understand their English proficiency and, where appropriate, may also require a Medium of Instruction certificate from the student’s previous educational institution. The English language proficiency requirement may be waived if the student is a native speaker of English and they have completed their secondary education in a country where English is the official language or English was the language of instruction where they graduated.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to have two or more years’ relevant work experience, although this need not necessarily be continuous, and may have been undertaken on a voluntary or unpaid basis.
| Module Code | Module Name | EQF/MQF level | ECTS | Total hrs of learning |
| GCM-M03 | Research Methods | 7 | 8 | 200 |
| GCM-M04 | Strategic Management | 7 | 8 | 200 |
| GCM-M05 | Organisational Behaviour and Human Resources Management | 7 | 8 | 200 |
| GCM-M06 | Leadership | 7 | 8 | 200 |
| GCM-M25 | Transforming Healthcare Management Services | 7 | 8 | 200 |
| GCM-M26 | Strategic Management in Healthcare Settings | 7 | 8 | 200 |
| GCM-M27 | Implementing Change in Health and Social Care Practice | 7 | 8 | 200 |
| GCM-M28 | Fundamentals in Healthcare Quality Improvement | 7 | 8 | 200 |
| GCM-M29 | Major Project | 7 | 26 | 650 |
Module Teaching & Assessment for all modules except Dissertation
The module will normally have the following assessment regime:
– Written examination: this will typically account for some 40% of the final grade and takes the form of a written examination under controlled conditions.
– Individual Essay(s): this will typically account for some 40% of the final grade and takes the form of a specialised essay. Students will be required to explore an emerging trend or topic within the theory and practice of the module discipline. This will require an extensive search of the relevant academic and practitioner-based literature and students will need to make reference to both academic and industrial/practitioner sources in their written work.
– Group work: this will typically account for some 20% of the final grade and takes the form of a report. A selection of the groups will be invited to present or pitch at the end of the module to a panel.
Module Teaching & Assessment for Dissertation
Each student will be allocated a supervisor who will help them with the development of their project proposal, oversee progress with the project, comment as appropriate on draft materials produced by the student and be available to assist the student with the project, as appropriate.
The dissertation/major project is assessed via the production of a dissertation of some 10,000 to 12,000 words in length.
Where necessary, a viva voce will be conducted in those instances where the provisional mark is considered to be a marginal pass.
To successfully complete the module an overall pass mark of 40% must be achieved.
All assessments will be submitted via the internationally recognised plagiarism software Turnitin.
For Local/EU Students:
|
Tuition Fees |
Application Fees |
Registration Fees |
|
€8,900 |
€100 |
€250 |
For International Students:
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Tuition Fees |
Application Fees |
Visa Sup Doc Fee |
Registration Fees |
|
€9,500 |
€100 |
€200 |
€250 |
Fees include:
- Assessment fee
- Overall qualification certificate
- Course material tutorial support notes
- Access to online course resources
Monthly discounts are available, please contact one of our student recruitment staff members to learn more.
Registration for programmes can be made either online or by hand. For more information please visit the Admissions Section here
Total hours : 2250
Total contact hours: 330
Assessment hours: 260
Self-study hours: 1650
Supervised placement and practice hours: 10
| Module Name | Learning Outcome |
| GCM-M03 Research Methods |
This module provides students with a detailed and contemporary understanding of qualitative and quantitative
research activities, as applied in a business and management context. The module will not only support students
prior to commencing their dissertation but also help students to understand how data interpretation can support
their role in effectively managing organisations at a senior level.
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| GCM-M04 Strategic Management |
Successful and effective strategic planning and management is essential for any successful organisation. Middle
to senior managers must be able to formulate robust and realistic strategic plans. This module explores high
level strategic planning concepts and practices. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| GCM-M05 Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management |
The study of organisational behaviour and Human Resource Management underpins Strategy, Leadership and Change
Management. The module will provide the learner with a detailed understanding of current and emerging global
practice in respect of managing and developing an organisation’s human capital. At the end of the module, you
will be able to:
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| GCM-M06 Leadership |
In the absence of effective leadership organisations will fail. This module explores the attributes of what
makes an effective organisational leader, the techniques they employ and how effective leaders are essential to
sustainable succession planning. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| GCM-M25 Transforming Healthcare Management Services |
The module explores the current international healthcare agenda, examining the need for constant change and
evolution in order to meet the contemporaneous needs of a changing and growing global population. At the end of the
module, you will be able to:
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| GCM-M26 Strategic Management in Healthcare settings |
Students will explore contemporary issues in international health and social care policies and systems.
Socioeconomic and political drivers to variations in health and social care trends, policies and provision will be
addressed by comparing high and low income countries and global challenges to health and social care systems will
also be addressed. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| GCM-M27 Implementing Change in Health and Social Care practice |
This module is focused on underpinning theories of implementation science and change management designed to support
change in practice. Students will consider the barriers to change and opportunities to mitigate against these.
Students will develop a clear understanding of the process of effective change management. The module assignment
will enable students to demonstrate the depth of their understanding and insight into effective application of
implementation science. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| GCM-M28 Fundamentals in Healthcare Quality Improvement |
Students will critically explore and evaluate the relationship between patient safety policy and its influence on
local guidelines and policies. Additionally students will develop their critical judgements of the legal and ethical
issues impacting on patient safety and the role of accountability for managing safety and risk in the workplace
critically. At the end of the module, you will be able to:
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| GCM-M29 Dissertation/Major Project |
This module is designed to allow students the opportunity to engage in a rigorous piece of personal and
independent research arising out of their programme of study and allied to their professional field, and to
present their findings through a dissertation.
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