Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Health and Social Care

Providing you with knowledge and understanding of strategic management, as well as practical insight into contemporary issues in health and social care organisations, this course will help you to take advantage of the many strategic leadership and entrepreneurial opportunities that the sector offers.

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. The recent global pandemic has highlighted the importance of the management of health and social care delivery.

Our MBA Health and Social Care degree addresses the specific demands placed on professionals who are responsible for leading policy, strategy and services in their organisation; be it in the public, private or voluntary-aided sector.

As a postgraduate student at ARU London, you’ll study the key management disciplines in health and social care, including business planning and finance, project and operations management, healthcare service improvement and leadership.

Our lecturers have extensive experience teaching, training and working in the sector. You can be assured that the content of your studies will be directly relevant to the constantly evolving world of contemporary health and social care management.

Applicants must have:

• the equivalent of a UK first degree at 2:2 or above plus relevant experience
• previously been taught in English and have sufficient command of English to undertake postgraduate study, or have an IELTS (or equivalent) score of 6.5 or better.

If you have completed a bachelors degree or an equivalent non-UK qualification and did not achieve our required grades for entry, but can demonstrate that your life/work skills would make you suitable, you should still consider applying.

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on our assessment of your overall suitability for the course. We treat everyone as an individual, which means we will look at your whole application, including any relevant work experience and personal circumstances, as well as your educational qualifications.

View our entry requirements for international students by region.

You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.

It is estimated that the health and social care sector employs over 4 million people, and that this will grow by 18% by 2026. At the same time, the current staffing shortfall is around 300,000 and is expected to top 450,000 by 2030.

Whether you're a supervisor, manager, policymaker or clinician wishing to know more about healthcare management, our MBA course will make a significant impact on your current and future career.

In today’s tough jobs market, graduates need to stand out from the crowd. This MBA Health and Social Care qualification will enhance your employability and career development.