The study and application of health systems management and leadership have become essential elements to managing health care organisations successfully and professionally. Health care systems and organisations are extremely complex to manage and require highly skilled and trained professionals in health management and leadership.
Depending on the chosen field for research within Health Systems Management and Leadership, you will be exposed to both the theoretical aspects and models of management, as well as to their practical implications utilising case studies, review of articles, field work and group interaction.
Applicants interested in pursuing a Master of Science (by Research) are strongly advised to refer to these instructions.
List of potential research topics and potential supervisors for academic year 2024/25.
It is also advisable for applicants to submit a completed Expression of Interest Form.
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HSM5030* | Dissertation | 70 ECTS   |   | ||
* Work on the dissertation is expected to start in Semester 1 of academic year 2024-25(October 2024) and continue up to the end of Semester 2 of academic year 2026-27(June 2027).   | |||||
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HSM5107 | Research Methods, Epidemiology and Statistics in Health Studies | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
HSM5113 | Designing Effective and Efficient Health Systems | 10 ECTS   |   | ||
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This programme of study is governed by the General Regulations for University Postgraduate Awards, 2021 and by the Bye-Laws for the award of Master of Science - M.Sc. - under the auspices of the Faculty of Health Sciences.