MBA

Master of Business Administration MBA - Health and Social Care

Enhance your knowledge and skills in strategic management and take your health and social care career to the next level. Study for an MBA at ARU London.

Start date
September 2026 January 2027 May 2027
Location
ARU London
Award
MBA
Duration
1 year full-time

It's possible for UK students to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MBA students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.

As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students. For example, if the MBA course takes one year, you can expect to study over two years, though for some courses this may vary.

As the largest sector in the UK, health and social care plays a crucial role in supporting the economy by maintaining the physical and mental health of the population. On this course, you'll gain the knowledge and skills you need to take advantage of the many strategic leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities that the sector offers.

You'll develop your understanding of strategic management, contemporary issues in health and social care organisations, and the specific demands placed on professionals who are responsible for leading policy, strategy and services in their public, private or voluntary-aided organisation.

Careers

Prepare to make a difference in a crucial sector.

Whether you're a supervisor, manager, policymaker or clinician wishing to know more about healthcare management, on our MBA you'll gain the specific, in-demand knowledge and skills required to step into a managerial role in health and social care.

Our lecturers have extensive experience teaching, training and working in health and social care management, and our course content is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure it keeps apace with this constantly evolving sector.

Teaching and modules

Master key management disciplines in healthcare.

You'll study topics including business planning and finance, project and operations management, marketing, customer service and quality, healthcare service improvement, and leadership.

We’ll also explore the ethics around health and social care, assessing the barriers that social groups or individuals face alongside the commitment to care institutions must uphold.

You’ll additionally develop as a researcher by working collaboratively and independently on case studies and your Postgraduate Integrative Project – a substantial research project focussed on a relevant topic that interests you.

Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

Year 1
  • Postgraduate Study Skills, Research Methods, and Ethics
  • Finance and Governance in Health and Social Care
  • Data Analytics and Demand Management
  • Leadership and Human Capital management in Health and Social Care
  • Strategic Management, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Health and Social Care
  • Postgraduate Integrative Project
Module details

It's possible for UK students to study this course part-time. You'll take the same modules as MBA students, but sometimes in a different order or in different years.

As a part-time student you'll typically study for twice as long as full-time students. For example, if the MBA course takes one year, you can expect to study over two years, though for some courses this may vary.

Facilities

As a student at ARU London you'll have access to:

  • over 30 lecture theatres ranging in size from those that can accommodate up to 200 students in a theatre-style seating arrangement, to others that are perfect for highly interactive seminars
  • two interconnected buildings with libraries containing core texts, wider reading materials, printers, and computer labs. There are also multiple study pods and booths for group work or personal study.

You’ll be supported by:

  • our Employability Service, helping you develop skills, knowledge, and experience through a range of extra-curricular sessions and career-focused support
  • experienced wellbeing advisors and counsellors, offering assistance with mental, physical, medical, and/or learning conditions
  • a mobile app giving you 24/7 access to learning resources, the e-library, and your timetable.

Entry requirements

Fees and funding

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UK students

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International students