MBA Global Business Administration Healthcare Leadership and Management

This MBA in Global Business Administration with Healthcare Leadership and Management specialism prepares you to navigate the complexities of today’s economic landscape, focusing on business resilience and crisis management, crucial skills for any leader. You'll gain a strong grounding in core business principles, including how global challenges like technological change and economic shifts impact organisations. 

The healthcare specialism specifically targets clinical and management professionals, enhancing their leadership and sector-specific knowledge through Crisis Communication and Strategic Healthcare Leadership modules. The programme employs a practical learning approach, combining case studies and real-world applications to develop your skills. 

You'll have opportunities to personalise your learning and engage with the industry through a year-long placement and client-consultant scenario assessments, fostering creative problem-solving and preparing you to be an aspirational leader. This applied MBA allows you to tailor your studies to your career goals, blending fundamental business knowledge with specialised healthcare sector insights. Learning is delivered through workshops and online resources, with assessment through coursework, presentations, and a dissertation.

The University of Gloucestershire has strong connections to business and industry, facilitated through the Growth Hub and Local Enterprise Partnership (LEP), as well as lecturers' professional networks and experience. The Gloucestershire Business School is a member of the AACSB International—Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, indicating its commitment to high standards in business education. The university offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate courses.

• Applicants must submit a personal statement detailing their motivation for applying and relevant academic history. They must also provide a supporting academic reference. 
• While not mandatory, candidates may include a CV to highlight pertinent work experience.
• Applicants with significant work experience will also be considered.

Grade Requirements

• Applicants typically require a 2:2 Honours Degree or its equivalent. Alternatively, a comparable professional qualification is acceptable, ideally combined with a minimum of two years of management or supervisory experience.

English Proficiency

• International students are required to have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent qualification.

The annual tuition fee for international students undertaking the MBA Global Business Administration (Healthcare Leadership and Management) programme at the University of Gloucestershire is £18,700 for start dates in September 2025  and January 2026.

The University of Gloucestershire offers a variety of scholarships and bursaries to support both undergraduate and postgraduate international students. These financial awards aim to recognise academic excellence and provide opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds to access higher education.

Graduates from this programme are well-prepared for influential roles within the healthcare sector, such as:

• Healthcare Manager
• Hospital Administrator
• Healthcare Consultant
• Clinical Director
• Healthcare Policy Analyst
• Senior Healthcare Manager

Applications for this course should be submitted directly to the university. For guidance on the application process, please contact our trained counsellors who can assist you in highlighting your qualifications and tailoring your application to meet the programme's specific needs.