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Health Services Management

Lifelong Learning
DPHSMAUBAD

The Diploma in Health Services Management is a one-year online / blended part-time skills-based programme uniquely designed & developed for practicing & experienced Health & Personal Social Services professionals and Health Services Managers working in public, private or voluntary sector Health Service organisations & Associated Services wishing to advance their career to the next level;

Award Name Minor Diploma (Level 7 NFQ)
NFQ Classification Minor
Awarding Body University of Limerick
NFQ Level Level 7 NFQ
Award Name NFQ Classification Awarding Body NFQ Level
Minor Diploma (Level 7 NFQ) Minor University of Limerick Level 7 NFQ
Course Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Daytime, Blended
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Course provider

Duration

1 Year Part time

Entry Requirements

You are a Healthcare Professional with a minimum of three years organisational experience and aspire to or currently hold a management / supervisory position. Wish to develop and demonstrate good managerial judgement in the planning, design, and delivery of healthcare and personal social services in Ireland.

Minimum entry requirement is a Certificate in Health Services Management or Certificate in Management (NFQ Level 6, 60 ECTS Credits) or an equivalent qualification with relevant RPL. Please call our Programme Team (Breda +353 86 0661706 or Mike +353 86 3162583) to discuss or clarify

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Further information

Course Start Date: August

EU - €4,102
Non- EU - €5,062

Further information on fees and payment of fees is available from the Student Fees Office website. All fee related queries should be directed to the Student Fees Office (Phone: +353 61 213 007 or email student.fees.office@ul.ie.)

What to Include with your Application

Delays in receiving these documents will affect the progress of your application.
Photo or Scanned original copy of your transcripts for all years of study. (Graduates of UL need only provide us with their Student ID number.)
Photo or Scanned copy of passport to verify ID and full legal name.
A copy of your most recent CV.
Applicants who do not have English as their first language may satisfy English Language requirements: If your qualifications have been obtained in a country where English is an official language this will suffice
If this is not available, the following additional documents must be provided:
English translation of your qualification(s)/transcripts
AND
English language competency certificate

Advance your Career Potential and Professional Impact - The Diploma in Health Services Management is a one-year online / blended part-time skills-based programme uniquely designed & developed for practicing & experienced Health & Personal Social Services professionals and Health Services Managers working in public, private or voluntary sector Health Service organisations & Associated Services wishing to advance their career to the next level; and specifically focus on identifying and integrating fundamental principles of management in the context of an ever-changing Health Services environment within Ireland. And acquire a formal internationally recognised management qualification (NFQ Level 7, 60 ECTS Credits). Continuous assessment is a core feature of this programme.

Programme Features & Benefits to You

You will……. As an Experienced Healthcare Services Professional, learn to apply a range of management skills and techniques to manage yourself, your career and your team more effectively. Experience a distinctive focus on the development of self, team, and organisation, which provides students with a unique perspective on their personal and professional development, that is relatable, practical, and implementable within an ever-changing Health Services environment. Understand and appreciate core management principles and theories. Develop interpersonal confidence, communication skills and practical organisational techniques in a range of settings. Appreciate the impact of the economic environment on your organisation. Recognise, accept, and learn to control stress and better manage your work/life balance. The programme has an outstanding reputation within public, private and voluntary sector Health Services Organisations within Ireland & beyond; and has become essential for promotion and career development in many organisations.

Autumn
MANAGEMENT OF CHANGE: (MG3602)
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS: (MG3521)
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT: (MG3081)
ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR: (PM3501)
COURSE PROJECT I: (MG3501)

Spring
ECONOMICS & HEALTH ECONOMICS: (EC3202)
HEALTH SERVICES MANAGEMENT: (MG3082)
HEALTH SECTOR FINANCE: (AC3002)
HRM & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS: (PM3502)
COURSE PROJECT II: (MG3092)

Contact(s):
Name: Breda Ahern
Address: Programme Administrator Management Development Unit Kemmy Business School University of Limerick
Email: breda.ahern@ul.ie
Tel:+353 61 202 915

Course Provider:
Location:
Limerick City
Attendance Options:
Part time, Daytime, Blended
Apply to:
Course provider