International Healthcare Management - International Stream - Sligo St. Angela's
The purpose of the programme is to prepare healthcare professionals to assume the role of managers and leaders in various health care settings globally.
| Award Name | Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | Atlantic Technological University |
| NFQ Level | Level 9 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Masters (Level 9 NFQ) | Major | Atlantic Technological University | Level 9 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time on-campus delivery.
Study Hours
Full day attendance i.e. 9am to 5pm. It is recommended that students should try to allow for 10-12 hours per week per 10 credit module to their studies.
On-Campus Attendance
Full day attendance, i.e. 9am to 5pm.
Entry Requirements
Applicants require a primary degree (min 2.2) in Nursing or any Healthcare related field with a minimum of three years post-registration Nursing / Healthcare related experience.
Language Requirements:
• IELTS Academic Score: 6.0 (a minimum of 5.5 in all bands) See IELTS Academic Test
• DuoLingo English Test - A minimum score of 105-115.
For full details on the Entry Requirements for this programme please see the course webpage.
Further information
Start Date: September 2026.
Total Fees: Non EU: €14,000
When to Apply
There are two major intake periods throughout the academic year, September and January. For January start courses, applications typically open in October, and for September start courses, applications typically open in February. Closing dates for applications are listed on the individual course webpages.
This exciting programme has been developed as a response to an identified need in international healthcare for a postgraduate programme which focuses on healthcare management. The purpose of the programme is to prepare healthcare professionals to assume the role of managers and leaders in various health care settings globally.
Who should apply?
This programme is suitable for nurses, midwives, mental health practitioners, health promotion practitioners, practice nurses, dieticians, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, health science professionals, biomedical scientists, social care workers, and other healthcare professionals.
Modules:
Quality and Healthcare Management
Principles of Healthcare Leadership
Healthcare Ethics
Healthcare Project Management
Managing Finance in Healthcare Organisations
Strategic Management and Leadership
Enhancing Evidence Based Practice
The programme’s content is assessed by examinations and continuous assessment.
Admissions: admissions.stangelas@atu.ie
Course Coordinator: Seamus Dolan: sdolan@stangelas.ie
Student Advisor: Karolina Oracz: koracz@stangelas.ie