Overview
Healthcare systems worldwide face unprecedented challenges - ageing populations, rising costs, workforce shortages, digital transformation, and widening health inequalities. The MSc Global Healthcare Management at Brunel equips you to lead in this rapidly evolving sector, whether your ambition is to manage healthcare organisations, shape health policy, or drive innovation in health services.
You will explore how healthcare systems are governed, funded, and reformed across different national contexts; how to lead and manage change in complex health organisations; and how to evaluate health policies and economic interventions using rigorous analytical frameworks. The programme develops your ability to think strategically about global health challenges - from pandemic preparedness and digital health adoption to health equity and sustainable financing.
A distinctive feature of this MSc is its practice-led approach. You will engage with live consultancy projects and real-world case studies from NHS trusts and global health organisations, learn from guest speakers in healthcare leadership and policy, and complete an applied dissertation that addresses a genuine healthcare challenge - often in partnership with organisations such as the NHS and the British Red Cross.
The programme is taught by an academic team with deep expertise across health economics, healthcare management, health policy, and organisational behaviour - including researchers who have worked in central government, the NHS, and local government. Brunel Business School holds AACSB and AMBA accreditation, and the programme is available with both September and January intakes.
You will study alongside a diverse international cohort. Brunel is top 10 in the UK for diversity, and our single-site campus in Uxbridge places you near Heathrow - a global gateway - with central London accessible in 45 minutes, giving you access to major health policy institutions, NHS leadership hubs, and global health consultancies throughout your studies.
What You'll Learn
The programme provides a thorough grounding in the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage in global healthcare environments. You will explore how healthcare systems are structured, governed, and financed across different national and international contexts; how to evaluate health policies and assess their economic impact; and how to lead organisational change in complex healthcare settings.
You will learn how to analyse healthcare data, apply evidence-based decision-making, and manage financial and human resources in health organisations. Throughout the programme, you will tackle real healthcare challenges through live projects, case studies, and your dissertation, developing practical, industry-ready solutions.
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Course content
The MSc consists of five compulsory modules, one elective module chosen based on your interests, and a dissertation.
Compulsory modules provide a strong foundation in global healthcare management: Executive Governance and Managing Change in Healthcare (30 credits), Managing and Leading in Healthcare Organisations (30 credits), Global Healthcare Policy Evaluation and Health Economics (30 credits), Understanding Business and Management Research (15 credits), and the Dissertation (60 credits) - an independent research project on a healthcare topic of your choice, which can be conducted in partnership with organisations such as the NHS and the British Red Cross.
Elective modules allow you to tailor the programme to your career goals. Options include Digital Innovation and Technology Management (MG5660), Financial Resources Management (MG5556), and Managing Global Challenges (MG5662).
We offer a hybrid delivery format for all specialist modules, and all lectures are recorded and made available on Brightspace.
Compulsory
- Executive Governance and Managing Change in Healthcare
This module prepares you to lead effective governance and change in global healthcare systems. You’ll explore key roles and responsibilities in executive governance, develop frameworks aligned with organisational goals, and enhance collaboration with stakeholders. The module also covers risk management, compliance, technology and data governance, and the use of performance metrics. You'll also gain practical skills in leading change, managing resistance, and driving continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare organisations.
- Global Healthcare Policy Evaluation and Health Economics
This module offers a critical insight into the political and economic forces shaping healthcare worldwide. You’ll explore how health policies are developed and implemented globally, and gain key economic knowledge related to healthcare spending, productivity, and market dynamics. Through real-world case studies, you'll evaluate your role in policy processes and apply economic tools to tackle complex healthcare management challenges.
- Managing and Leading in Healthcare Organisations
This module prepares you to become an effective leader in global healthcare settings. You'll explore contemporary leadership theories, management practices, and coaching skills to enhance team performance and drive innovation. Through real-world case studies and group activities, you'll strengthen your strategic thinking, problem-solving, and critical analysis—equipping you to lead change and tackle complex challenges in healthcare organisations.
- MG5643 - Understanding Business and Management Research
This module introduces the fundamentals of quantitative and qualitative research methods in management research and the need to understand research reports and use this information to improve the quality of work, decision-making, and the understanding of complex management problems. The latter will be instrumental in applying existing management theory and research to practical management problems as action researchers.
- MG5642 - Dissertation
This module critically examines the issues and challenges that confront managers responsible for financial management. Students discuss the concepts, topics, methodological approaches and tools relevant to the analysis of the financial standing of organisations. They develop an understanding of the implementation of financial strategies and policies and their operational implications.
Optional
- MG5556 - Financial Resources Management
This module critically examines the issues and challenges that confront managers responsible for financial management. Students discuss the concepts, topics, methodological approaches and tools relevant to the analysis of the financial standing of organisations. They develop an understanding of the implementation of financial strategies and policies and their operational implications.
- Managing Global Challanges
Explore how organisations navigate global complexity by managing diverse workforces across international, multinational, and transnational contexts. This module examines how strategies, policies, and initiatives—like training and development—are designed to address social, cultural, and individual differences in values, beliefs, and working styles. You'll gain practical insights into how global organisations adapt and thrive in the face of today’s most pressing management challenges.
- MG5660 - Digital Innovation and Technology Management
This module will develop and demonstrate a critical and practical understanding of the issues associated with digital innovations, modern technology management and business development. The module forms part of a coherent programme of study that seeks to develop and demonstrate critical reflection on the current theory and practice of management.
Optional
- MG5556 - Financial Resources Management
This module critically examines the issues and challenges that confront managers responsible for financial management. Students discuss the concepts, topics, methodological approaches and tools relevant to the analysis of the financial standing of organisations. They develop an understanding of the implementation of financial strategies and policies and their operational implications.
- Managing Global Challanges
Explore how organisations navigate global complexity by managing diverse workforces across international, multinational, and transnational contexts. This module examines how strategies, policies, and initiatives—like training and development—are designed to address social, cultural, and individual differences in values, beliefs, and working styles. You'll gain practical insights into how global organisations adapt and thrive in the face of today’s most pressing management challenges.
- MG5660 - Digital Innovation and Technology Management
This module will develop and demonstrate a critical and practical understanding of the issues associated with digital innovations, modern technology management and business development. The module forms part of a coherent programme of study that seeks to develop and demonstrate critical reflection on the current theory and practice of management.
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Careers and your future
You will benefit from Brunel's Professional Development Centre, which provides dedicated one-to-one careers guidance, CV reviews, interview preparation, and networking events throughout your studies. The programme's practice-led approach - including live consultancy projects and guest lectures from senior leaders in global health and policy - helps you build industry connections before you graduate.
Placement opportunities
Brunel Business School has a strong track record of connecting postgraduate students with professional placements. Across the last three placement cycles (2023–26), 218 BBS postgraduate students secured placement opportunities with 166 different providers, including NHS trusts, multinational corporations, consultancies, and specialist healthcare organisations.
Placement employers active across BBS postgraduate programmes include The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Practice Plus Group, Smartway Pharmaceuticals, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, PwC France, Orange Business Services, TJX Europe, Premier Inn, Network Rail, and Align JV. Most recorded placements (73.6%) were London-based, with a further 14.2% in the South East, reflecting Brunel’s proximity to the UK’s largest healthcare and business employment market.
Career pathways
MSc Global Healthcare Management graduates pursue careers across public and private health systems, in the UK and internationally. Typical pathways include:
Healthcare leadership and management - graduate entry: Hospital Operations Coordinator, Clinical Service Manager, Healthcare Project Officer. Mid-career: Hospital Chief Operating Officer, Healthcare Executive, Regional Health Director.
Global health strategy and consultancy - graduate entry: Healthcare Analyst, Junior Consultant (health), Policy Assistant. Mid-career: Global Health Strategist, Healthcare Consultant, Health Programme Director.
Health policy and research - graduate entry: Policy Researcher, Health Economics Analyst, Research Assistant. Mid-career: Head of Health Policy, Senior Health Economist, Research Director. Many graduates also progress to PhD study.
Digital health and innovation - graduate entry: Digital Health Analyst, Health Technology Implementation Specialist, Innovation Project Coordinator. Mid-career: Digital Health Leader, Chief Innovation Officer (health), Health Technology Director.
UK entry requirements
- A 2.2 (or above) UK Honours degree or an equivalent internationally recognised qualification in or a related or non-related subject. Work experience is not required.
International entry requirements
If you require a Tier 4 visa to study in the UK, you must prove knowledge of the English language so that we can issue you a Certificate of Acceptance for Study (CAS). To do this, you will need an IELTS for UKVI or Trinity SELT test pass gained from a test centre approved by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) and on the Secure English Language Testing (SELT) list. This must have been taken and passed within two years from the date the CAS is made.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
- Pearson: 59 (59 in all subscores)
- BrunELT: 6.5 (min 6 in all areas)
- TOEFL: 5 (min 4.5 in all subscores)
You can find out more about the qualifications we accept on our English Language Requirements page.
Should you wish to take a pre-sessional English course to improve your English prior to starting your degree course, you must sit the test at an approved SELT provider for the same reason. We offer our own BrunELT English test and have pre-sessional English language courses for students who do not meet requirements or who wish to improve their English. You can find out more information on English courses and test options through our Brunel Language Centre.
Please check our Admissions pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants. This information is for guidance only and each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Entry requirements are subject to review, and may change.
Fees and funding
2026/27 entry
International
£22,320 full-time
£11,160 part-time
UK
£14,435 full-time
£7,215 part-time
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Fees quoted are per year and are subject to an annual increase.
See our fees and funding page for full details of postgraduate scholarships available to Brunel applicants.
Scholarships and bursaries
Teaching and learning
At Brunel Business School (BBS), you will experience a rich and engaging on-campus learning environment. Our modules are delivered through engaging lectures, and in most modules, through seminars that allow for interactions in smaller groups. Additionally, you will have access to a wide range of resources on Brightspace, our online learning platform, including PowerPoint slides, video recordings, and peer-reviewed academic publications that align with the module learning objectives. Moreover, BBS students benefit from a range of support and opportunities from our dedicated staff and faculty, such as:
- Extra-curricular activities designed to enhance your skills and expand your network, such as social events, guest speakers and industry visits/field trips (please note these may vary within programmes)
- A dedicated Student Experience Team to provide pastoral care
- A dedicated ASK Academic Skills support team to help you understand and address coursework requirements
- Personalised tutoring and wellbeing advice to support your academic and personal development
- Employability guidance and career planning from our in-house director.
Access to a laptop or desktop PC is required for joining online activities, completing coursework and digital exams, and a minimum specification can be found here.
We have computers available across campus for your use and laptop loan schemes to support you through your studies. You can find out more here.
Teaching includes lectures, informal small study groups, and individual or group presentations using a laptop and digital projector.
Brunel Business School regularly invites specialists to provide sessions on negotiation, sustainable supply chains, retail supply chains, and LEAN production.
This degree course is taught by Professor Afshin Mansouri, Professor David Gallear, Professor Habin Lee and Dr Behzad Hezarkhani, who are active researchers in the field of global supply and logistics management, and also within the School’s Operations and Information Systems Management Research Group (OISM). Their research findings are often integrated into lectures providing up-to-date and relevant material.
The OISM group explores information systems, operations research, management science, and general and strategic management knowledge, using various approaches across public and private industry sectors.
Should you need any non-academic support during your time at Brunel, the Student Support and Welfare Team are here to help.
Assessment and feedback
Assessment on the MSc Global Healthcare Management uses authentic, practice-led methods designed to mirror the tasks you will perform as a healthcare professional:
- Business reports and strategic case analyses - analyse real-world healthcare scenarios, evaluate policy options, and produce evidence-based recommendations, mirroring the reports produced by healthcare consultants, policy analysts, and health service managers.
- Group presentations - collaborate across disciplines and cultures to research a healthcare challenge and communicate findings to a professional audience, mirroring the boardroom presentations and policy briefings delivered in healthcare organisations.
- Reflective portfolios - document and critically evaluate your professional development, mirroring the revalidation and continuing professional development processes required of healthcare leaders and practitioners.
- Dissertation - an independent research project on a healthcare issue of your choice, supervised one-to-one by an academic expert. You can conduct this project in partnership with organisations such as the NHS and the British Red Cross, mirroring the commissioned research and evaluation projects undertaken in consultancy, policy, and healthcare management roles.
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