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ATHE Level 7 in Healthcare Management

ATHE’s level 7 qualifications in Healthcare Management provide generic management skills for those planning to or working in the healthcare sector with additional units that are specifically targeted at those working in the public sector.

The qualifications deliver the skills and knowledge that meet the needs of managers on a domestic and international level. They offer management qualification routes for those learners without existing business or management qualifications (e.g. with qualifications in other areas) or experience as an alternative to moving straight into an MBA programme.

The qualification is designed to provide:

• Opportunities for learners to develop a range of knowledge and skills, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life

• Awards and certificates, in particular specialism that are directly related to learners’ current responsibilities or that meet a particular interest and support career development

• Opportunities for learners who wish to undertake a full time course of study leading to a Diploma.

For the qualification Handbook please click here

Qualification Units:

Learners must complete the six mandatory units totalling 95 credits plus a further two or three units from the list of optional units to achieve a minimum of 120 credits.

Mandatory Units (95 Credits + 25 Optional):

Learners must complete the six mandatory units + 25 optional units totalling 120 credits.

Unit Title	Level	Credit	GLH*	Mandatory
Organisational Behaviour	7	15	60	Yes
Managing Finance in the Public Sector	6	10	40	Yes
International Healthcare Policy	6	15	60	Yes
Manage Continuous Organisational Improvement	7	15	60	Yes
Developing Organisational Vision and Strategic Direction	7	15	60	Yes
Research for Senior Managers	7	25	60	Yes
Human Resource Management	6	15	60
Project Management	6	15	60
Programme Leadership	7	10	40
Strategic Resource Management	7	15	60
Risk Management	6	10	40
Managing Stakeholder Engagement	6	10	40
Corporate Communications Strategies	7	10	30
Leading Organisational Equality and Diversity	6	10	40
Sustainable Business Strategy	7	10	40
Managing Quality and Service Delivery	6	10	40

*Guided learning Hours

National Occupational Standards:

The ATHE Level 7 qualifications in Healthcare Management provide much of the underpinning knowledge and understanding for the National Occupational Standards in Management and Leadership.

Progression :

On successful completion of a Level 7 qualification in Healthcare Management there are a number of progression opportunities.

Learners may progress to:

• Larger qualifications at the same level e.g. from an award to a certificate or to the Diploma in Strategic Management or the Diploma in Healthcare Management

• An MBA programme and claim exemptions for some of the units completed

Mode of Study:
Registered students are required to attend classes for a minimum of 16 hours per week.

Programme Assessment:
All modules will be assessed by combination of presentations, essays and reports and research project.

Entry Requirements:
To enter this level 7 course students must have, as a minimum, one of the following:
• A first degree in health, Nursing or business related subjects from any UK university or from an approved institution of higher education outside the UK.
• A recognised Level 6 professional qualification or,
• A recognised Level 5 with 3 years work experience and
Students must possess a reasonable command of written and spoken in English, for example Minimum IELTS 6.5 or equivalent except those who have been previously taught via the medium of English.

Fees :
Home Students: £3000
International Students: £4000
Registration Fees: £300
Awarding Bodies Registration & Exam Fees: As Applicable
(Effective from 1st of Oct 2012)

Contact: info@hibslondon.com

Course Start Dates:
There are three intake for the program - 15th June, 1st October and 15th January.