Year
Year 1
Semester
Second Semester
Credit
3
Program Description
Management principles, team dynamics, and policy development within modern healthcare systems.
About this course
This course introduces you to the management principles, team dynamics, and policy development that shape modern healthcare systems. You will explore how leaders influence patient care, staff performance, and organisational goals in complex clinical environments.
You will examine leadership theories and apply them to real-world scenarios, focusing on communication, conflict resolution, and ethical decision-making. The course also covers the role of healthcare policy in guiding practice and improving outcomes.
Who takes this course
Credits: 3 · Hours: 45
Prerequisites
None
Learning outcomes
- Identify core leadership theories and management frameworks used in healthcare settings.
- Analyse team dynamics and conflict resolution strategies in interdisciplinary care groups.
- Evaluate the impact of healthcare policy on clinical practice and patient outcomes.
- Develop communication plans for effective collaboration with staff and stakeholders.
- Apply ethical decision-making models to leadership challenges in health care.
Evaluation
| Component | Weight (%) |
| Team leadership simulation | 25 |
| Policy analysis paper | 25 |
| Mid-term examination | 20 |
| Final project: care plan leadership strategy | 30 |