Health and Social Care Business Administration

Why study Health and Social Care Business Administration at BNU?

• Combine a mix of theory and experience: By integrating theoretical knowledge into practical learning, we aim to prepare you for the complex challenges of health and social care administration, enabling you to drive effective change and innovation.
• Learn more about management: Gain the insight needed to navigate the business, management and strategic leadership aspects of health and social care, ensuring efficient, patient-centred services.
• Advance your career: With topics including people management, organisational effectiveness, communication, leadership styles, change management, tools for financial management and more this course will improve your current knowledge and set you up well for a new position should you choose to pursue it.

What facilities can I use?

You will have access to the university facilities as a student of BNU, which entitles you to some benefits, such as access to our 24/7 library with free study space and free laptop loans. Our AppsAnywhere service provides you with online access to the software you need to complete the course.

As a student of BNU you will have access to our student union, with free trips, societies and events for you to get involved in. We also have support services such as counselling, cost of living support, free laptop loans and CV writing. Our new restaurant serves food with a discounted rate and is only open to students and staff.

What will I study?

This module is designed to equip health and social care professionals with the critical skills necessary for successful management and leadership within the health and social care sector. 

Functioning as a 'mini-MBA’, this module offers an in-depth exploration into key areas such as people management, strategic marketing and communication, finance, and strategic leadership.

By integrating theoretical knowledge with practical application, the course aims to prepare you for the complex challenges of health and social care administration.

Through this module, you will gain the insights and tools needed to navigate the business, management and strategic leadership aspects of health and social care, ensuring efficient, patient-centred services.

How will I be taught and assessed?

This module includes formative and summative exercises set throughout the module, which will enable you to build a portfolio of evidence demonstrating the achievement of the learning outcomes. 

Set exercises include CV preparation, a presentation, an elevator pitch, a short report/board paper and a reflection. Each task is designed to provide knowledge and skills that can transfer to the work setting.