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The module aims to introduce terms and concepts that underpin global health discourses, policies, and practices, and to provide an overview of key public health issues, challenges, and responses at local, national, and global levels. It aims to provide students with opportunities to understand the complex international setting of global health, the role of important stakeholders and the need for good governance in global health.
The aim of this module is to develop students’ entrepreneurial and innovative capabilities; the theoretical knowledge necessary to promote international competitiveness; and the practical skills to drive innovation within whichever context they find themselves.
Public health, policy and politics are intrinsically intertwined. This course helps students to acquire and develop the necessary skills to critically evaluate and appraise policy development and policy making processes in relation to public health issues and the role of local, national, regional, and supranational organisations in developing and implementing those policies.
Tackling health inequalities and ensuring equity is an important role for global health care managers and leaders. An understanding of health needs assessment is important in tackling health inequalities and ensuring that the unmet health needs of populations are met by informing decision-making on the planning and deploying of resources to address the health priorities of local populations. This module focuses on understanding health needs assessment and linking it to healthcare priority setting. Methods and tools for Health Needs Assessment will be explored and applied to real life case studies.
The course examines how management and managers working in global health operate in different environmental, political, cultural, organisational, and professional context. This will be linked with the management of change, service, organisational level strategy and social innovation. These theoretical and practical strands will be brought to bear on the strategic, operational, and contextual challenges faced by organisations focused on improved health of populations.
Resource allocation is at the heart of decision-making in the health care sector. This module will provide a comprehensive introduction to the key principles of health economics and application to health care decision making. Students will develop a critical understanding and appreciation of the methods of economic evaluation and how health economics can be used to support prioritisation within the wider context of competing demands for health care treatments or services.
The course introduces students to the fundamentals and key building blocks of a health system. The course adopts a global perspective utilizing cases and examples from low and middle-Income and high-Income countries. Specific attention Is giving to current challenges facing health systems Including double burden of diseases and equity. The course also provides an opportunity for students to develop their knowledge on specific countries and health conditions during seminars and a written assignment.
Implementation of projects is a key part of global health. This module will help you understand key project management concepts, tools and techniques that are relevant for delivering successful projects situating the discourse within health and healthcare.
This module provides students with the opportunity to conduct an independent project which is, at least in part, original in concept. The project will support the students in the development of the understanding and skills required to either carry out primary research or secondary research. The course also helps with the development of professional skills in critical exploration, identification, review, appraisal, and evaluation and use of data in global health.
Applicants have to meet any of the following prerequisites:
21 years old or above.
SkillsFuture (SSG) and Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funding are currently applicable only to selected programmes offered by public institutions such as NUS, NTU, and SMU. While this programme is not covered under those schemes, we’re pleased to offer exclusive rebates and promotional rates. To learn more about the available fee support and eligibility, please contact our Education Consultants at +65 6580 7700 or get in touch here.
The programme is ideal for those who are keen to develop their management strengths for a career in Health and Social Care, Health Management Consultancy, or International Development.
That’s okay. Your cross-cultural understanding and strategic thinking are applicable in general management or consultancy roles.
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