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Courses

Leadership and Management Development

Leadership and management development is offered in two ways: through ILMH's flagship Msc in Leadership and Management in Health and as tailored short courses for leadership development and other Continuous Professional Development (CPD) activities.

The MSc in Leadership and Management is a flexible programme, offering Certificate, Diploma and Masters awards, which maps onto the NHS's new Medical Leadership Competency Framework.

MSc in Leadership and Management in Health

Facts about Leadership and Management in Health

Qualification: PgCert/PgDip/MSc

Full-time: 1 year

Part-time: 2-4 years

Full-time: 3 days per week

Part-time: Approx. 15 days pers year (two days face-to-face per month plus supported online learning)

Assessment: A variety of assessment methods will be used, individual and group exercises, computer-based tasks, presentations, role plays, case studies and written reports. The emphasis will be on the application of skills and knowledge to work-based contexts and constraints.

Choose Kingston's Leadership and Management in Health PgCert/PgDip/MSc

Course director Jelena Petrovic talks about the benefits of undertaking the Leadership and Management in Health MSc:

"The PgDip/MSc in Leadership and Management in Health is a flexible, modular programme managed by Kingston Business School, Kingston University, in partnership with the School of Management, Royal Holloway, University of London and St George's, University of London. These three centres of learning excellence are the principal members of the Institute of Leadership & Management in Health (ILMH).

This unique programme is specifically designed to meet the needs of those already working, or intending to work, in the health and social care services in the public, private and voluntary sectors in both the UK and internationally. Its evidence base is drawn from the latest research and practice in health sector leadership and management, combined with the practical application of new knowledge and skills to work-based situations. The course is based on the new health leadership competencies in the UK, and all assessments are designed to have application in the workplace."

What will you study?

There will be an induction programme introducing you to the modules and the aims of the course, and giving guidance on the approach to study. The programme starts with a personal assessment, using the leading edge Saville Consultancy Wave TM. This assesses personal leadership strengths and identifies areas for development.

You will then go on to study the functional aspects of healthcare management:

leadership and management of people;
delivering quality, finance and marketing in the health care industry;
information management; and
the management of change.

You will then have the choice of studying international health policy, or undertaking a project based on your own work, or selecting a module relating to an aspect of professional development.

Finally, for those taking the MSc, you will complete a Research Methods module and a dissertation. Professional and leadership development activities will take place throughout the course, and there will be many opportunities for updating and broadening knowledge through attending events arranged by the SWAN partners and ILMH.

Course structure

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list.

Here you can find out more details on fees for this course, as well as any funding opportunities available to you for this course. Please note that fees relate to the academic year in question and will increase in future years. They are subject to confirmation and may change.

Fees

Home and European Union 2010/11

MSc full time £7,200
MSc part time (Year 1) £3,960
MSc part time (Year 2) £3,600
PGCert part time £2,600
PGDip full time £5,150
PGDip part time (Year 1) £2,800
PGDip part time (Year 2) £2,600

Overseas (not EU) 2010/11

MSc full time £10,650
MSc part time (Year 1) £5,850
MSc part time (Year 2) £5,250
PGCert part time £3,700
PGDip full time £7,500
PGDip part time (Year 1) £4,125
PGDip part time (Year 2) £3,700

Please note that the year 2 fees above are for current students entering year 2 in 2010/11. Fees for year 2 in 2011/12 (ie for those starting year 1 in 2010/11) are to be confirmed.

Further Information

If you would like further information, please download the latest version of the course brochure and/or contact the Course Director, Dr Jelena Petrovic (J.petrovic@kingston.ac.uk).

Short Courses

Healthcare reforms in the UK are creating a new and challenging environment for public and prviate sector healthcare providers. There is a growing need for expertise in leadership and management in order to respond to the challenges posed by this rapidly changing environment. ILMH has developed an innovative range of short courses, which can be designed to meet specific leadership and management development needs.

Kingston Business School, Kingston University, on behalf of ILMH, has been appointed as a supplier to the Leadership Development Services Framework for the NHS. On behalf of ILMH, the School has designed tailored short courses, which are based on the NHS Leadership Qualities Framework.

For more information, please email: ilmh@swlacademicnetwork.ac.uk.