
OVERVIEW
About This Programme

The MSc in Global Health Management equips learners with the knowledge and skills to lead and innovate in health systems worldwide. The programme blends management theory with practical data handling to address real-world health challenges, preparing graduates to shape effective and sustainable health services.
Designed for aspiring leaders in Health and Social Care, Health Management Consultancy, and International Development, the degree develops core competences in strategic management, innovation and systems change, resource management, health economics and finance, and evidence-based decision-making. Graduates will be well-positioned to drive impact across local, national, and global healthcare settings.
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Research Excellence Framework strong research quality across all subject areas
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MODULES
An exploration beyond subject knowledge
Designed for future leaders, policymakers, and practitioners, the programme combines theoretical foundations with real-world applications in health systems, economics, management, and policy. Students gain a global perspective, exploring health issues across high-, middle-, and low-income countries while developing critical thinking, research, and leadership skills to make an impact in global health.
Contemporary Issues in Global Health
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.
Applying Management Concepts and Theories 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
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.
Health Needs Assessment
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.
Management, Leadership and Enterprise in Global Health
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.
Health Economics
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.
Health Systems in a Global Context
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.
Project Management in Global Health
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.
Dissertation
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.
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Programme Aims
MSc Global Health Management course will provide learners with a solid grounding in management and leadership in global health. You will learn to apply management theories and data handling skills to address real-world health problems. 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.
The programme provides critical management perspectives for global health and healthcare leaders to innovate and lead tomorrow’s health service provision at local, national, and global levels, designed to help students develop core competences and capabilities for managing strategically, leading innovation and systems change, managing human and non-human resources, applying core principles of health economics and finance, critical thinking, and judgement, and implementing research.
Learning Outcomes
The specific aims of the MSc Global Health Management are to:
Knowledge and Understanding
- provide an education in core health management subjects which explores the intersections of global health and management using established theories, principles, and frameworks as the basis for understanding differing perspectives across the globe and informed by high quality research and scholarship.
- bring together a wide range of students with different educational, professional, and cultural backgrounds to understand and address significant current and future global health management issues relevant for the post-2015 Sustainable Development Agenda while leveraging an inter-disciplinary approach.
- enhance management and leadership skills, knowledge, and insights to help shape personalised career pathways of students for global health practice and programme management, health service delivery, health consulting or policy development, in line with their interests and need.
- exercise student’s creative thinking and enterprise skills to identify new solutions for current and future needs in global health; implement change effectively, including sustained innovation, adoption, and implementation.
- expose students to methods for undertaking research to investigate health management issues comprehensively using diverse research methods which are applicable in low-, middle- and high-income country settings.
- provide students with opportunities to develop critical soft skills, competencies, and attributes valuable for employment for global health practice and programme management, health service delivery, health consulting or policy development
The key learning outcomes expected of graduates of the programme are the ability to:
- critically appraise health management issues and apply evidence-based and innovative approaches in addressing these issues efficiently and effectively, taking a global perspective.
- critically reflect on one’s performance, the performance of others, and the influence of various global health contexts.
- evaluate robust and established management and leadership theories and strategies and apply them decisively to practice, using real-life case studies in different settings across the globe.
- systematically apply a broad range of methods and tools to investigate, critically analyse, and evaluate diverse public health management issues globally.
- comprehensively employ analytical, research, and management-relevant problem-solving skills, communicate complex ideas effectively and persuasively, and work collaboratively with others within health systems, organisations and services taking a systems approach.
Skills you will acquire

$92,000+
median Singapore salary for Accounting
483,000+
Singapore job openings in Accounting
75%
of graduates report positive career outcome
programme structure
Assessment Methods and Graduation Requirements
Assessment Methods:
Continuous assessment, Formative and Summative Assessments
Any combination of class participation, group or individual assignments, online quizzes/online tests, portfolios, written exams etc.,
Graduation Requirements:
Students must complete and pass all required modules in this programme to receive the graduation certificate.
Attendance requirements
International Students: 90%
Local, PR, non-student pass: 75%
Teacher student ratio
1:300
STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES
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Study Materials
Students will receive study materials after they have made full payment for their programme. Replacement of study materials is subject to additional charge.
Student Portal
Students have access to the Student Portal. It is a useful site where the course information and learning materials are available for students’ easy reference.
Accessible Faculty
Students may contact their lecturers directly via email outside the lecture hours for any academic related queries.
Recorded Lectures
We will show compassion and care to all stakeholders as we believe the journey is as important as the outcome.
ELIGIBILITY
Who can apply for this programme
Minimum Academic Entry Requirement:
Applicants have to meet any of the following prerequisites:
- An undergraduate (honours) degree at 2:2, or above.
- Mature students who can demonstrate enthusiasm for and commitment to study, and who can outline how they have pursued pertinent interests though relevant life/work experience, can apply. We will assess their suitability from the information provided in their application and supporting statement.
Minimum English Language Entry Requirement
- Applicants who have studied prior qualifications in English requiring IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
- The Dynamic Placement Test, with a band score of B2-C1, is also accepted as an equivalent English Language test.
Minimum Age
- 21 years old or above.
TUITION FEES (Prices inclusive of GST)
SGD $17,440.00
(local students)
SGD $23,980.00
(international students)
FAQs
Is this programme eligible for SkillsFuture (SSG) or Post-Secondary Education Account (PSEA) funding?
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.
What career opportunities are available after this degree?
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.
What if I want to pivot away from Healthcare?
That’s okay. Your cross-cultural understanding and strategic thinking are applicable in general management or consultancy roles.
How do I get started?
Reach out to our expert education consultants at +65 6580 7700 or visit us at 80 Robinson Road, #01-00, Singapore 068898. We’re here to help you plan your next step.
