FACULTY OF HEALTH AND LIFE SCIENCES
Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
Programme specification for:
MBA Public Health Management
Approved: June 2011Contents
Introduction
Part 1: Programme Specification Page
1- 10 Basic Programme information 2 – 3
11 Educational Aims of the Programme 3
12 Intended Learning Outcomes 4
13 Programme Structure and Requirements, Levels, Modules, Credits and
Awards 7
14 Support for Students and their Learning 9
15 Criteria for Admission 11
16 Methods for Evaluation and Enhancing the Quality and Standards of
Teaching and learning 12
17 Regulation of Assessment 12
18 Indicators of Quality and Standards 13
19 Additional Information 13
20 List of Mandatory and Core Option Modules 15
21 Curriculum Map 16
Part 2: Supporting information
1 Relationship to the National Qualifications Framework, Subject Benchmarks and Professional/Statutory Body requirements.
18
2 Teaching and Learning Strategy 18
3 Assessment Strategy 18
4 Programme/Course Management 19
5 Entry Requirements and Selection Procedures 21 6 Compliance with the University’s Academic Regulations and Current
Legislation
Introduction
Public health is everyone’s business in UK and across the globe. As new knowledge is uncovered through continuing research and progress in life sciences, public awareness is deliberately raised so that the health of the population is further enhanced. The department of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare at Coventry University has offered a MSc in Health Studies and one in Nursing Studies over the years, each attracting small numbers of International students.
Existing public health modules at Masters level are populated largely by international students. The MBA in Public Health Management course aims to develop and build on this experience targeting predominantly the international market, although it will be open to UK applicants as well. Indications from CU International Office and the Associate Dean [Development] suggest that this MBA in Public Health Management will be highly attractive to international students. Primarily designed for International students who must be full time, there will be the option to emerge with either graduate Certificate, or Post-graduate Diploma - by omitting the dissertation, although it is envisaged that the majority of students will proceed to completion of the MBA.
Global health issues impact at national level requiring a robust public health response by governments. Growing recognition of health inequalities, trends in globalization, patterns of travel and migration, the growing proportion of the population living with chronic illnesses, epidemics of infectious diseases, all make public health an important concern across the world. The range and scale of conflict situations, terrorist threats, environmental pressures, natural and human-made disasters contribute to growing demands on public health infrastructures. Agencies of Governments, NGOs, Charities, regional, local and community based organisations, all require focussed strategic management functions to increase their effectiveness. In line with other health related functions, public or private funding bodies are demanding greater accountability and efficiencies, and hence the need for a MBA in Public Health Management.
The course provides a comprehensive understanding of principal business functions such as corporate strategy, finance, marketing and people management. The MBA negotiated dissertation project allows candidates to explore specific public health components in-depth, in areas such as the setting of public health policy and how to manage change within the context of the constantly evolving public health sector
Programme Specification
MBA in Public Health Management -
Masters Level Postgraduate Course
1. AVAILABLEAWARD(S)ANDMODESOFSTUDY
Title of Award Mode UCAS Code FHEQ
Level MBA in Public Health
Management 1 year Full TimeUp to 5 years Part Time N/A Level 7 (QAA 2008)* Available only as compensatory / fall back awards
Postgraduate Diploma in
Public Health Management Not available Full TimeUp to 3 years Part Time Postgraduate Certificate in
Public Health Management Not available Full TimeUp to 2 years Part Time
*Qualifications descriptors The Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and
Northern Ireland. Available from: www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/FHEQ/EWNI08/FHEQ08.pdf.
2.AWARDING
INSTITUTION/BODY Coventry University. 3. COLLABORATION N/A
4. TEACHING INSTITUTION Coventry University.
5.INTERNAL
APPROVAL/REVIEWDATES Date of first approval/latest review:Board of Study 10th May 2011 (SAP 16th March 2011)
RAP 15th June 2011
Date for next review: June 2016
6.PROGRAMMEACCREDITED
BY Not Applicable
7.ACCREDITATIONDATEAND
DURATION Not Applicable 8.QAASUBJECTBENCHMARK
STATEMENT(S)ANDOTHER EXTERNALFACTORS
QAA (2007) Master’s degree in Business and Management. Available from:
http://www.qaa.ac.uk/academicinfrastructure/benchmark /statements/businessmanagementmasters.asp
SPECIFICATION
10.COURSEDIRECTOR Neil Gopee
11.EDUCATIONALAIMSOFTHEPROGRAMME
General objectives of the Coventry University MBAs are to:
Provide the framework within which students can develop an analytical understanding of both the functional nature of business and the holistic nature of management.
Foster in students the commitment to lifelong learning and personal development, a reflective style of management and a responsibility for their own learning.
Provide students with the opportunities to develop a range of skills and the ability to apply a variety of management tools and techniques.
Stimulate a proactive approach to organisational issues which illustrate an
understanding of the impact of the changing environment and the context within which managers and organisations operate.
Encourage students to demonstrate their capacity to enact the principles of change management and become effective change agents in organisations.
Support students as they prepare for and carry out a sustained piece of research namely the MBA dissertation.
The specific aims of the MBA in Public Health Management programme are (based on QAA, 2007):
Enable course participants to gain comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of the management of public health organisations through critically and rigorously analysing the relevant research-based evidence and policy documents on public health in the UK and overseas.
Provide extensive insights and enable the development of skills in business and management of public health organisations, including financial analysis and decision-making, marketing and human resource management, which will form the basis for further career development in the field.
Systematically and creatively enable the application of the necessary knowledge, understanding and skills in business and management to public health administration. Further development of lifelong learning and personal development skills, such as self-direction and originality, by allowing the students’ interests to determine the emphasis of the subject matter and the direction of their learning process to enable ongoing development of own knowledge, skills and attitudes.
Develop an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the complex social and political nature of health and social care, using an integrated approach, drawing on a range of perspectives, and the management thereof.
12.INTENDEDLEARNINGOUTCOMES
This programme is consistent with the QAA qualification descriptors for Masters level (level 7) and the University’s Code of Practice for Academic and Professional Skills Development.
By the end of the course, the student will be able to:
1.
Critically evaluate the nature of public health provision, requirements and development in the UK and in other countries of interest.2.
Thoroughly evaluate public health policies at both macro and micro levels.3.
Develop competence in financial analysis and decision-making in relation to thebusiness administration of public health.
4.
Critically evaluate the mechanisms for human resource management.5.
Critically evaluate the principles of marketing, and its place in public healthadministration.
6.
Systematically develop skills in management mentoring of individuals who are aspiring to managerial roles in public health organisations, whilst enhancing them as learning organisations.7.
Empirically ascertain and critique research studies that lead to identification of developments required in selected areas of public health management.Section 21 maps the learning outcomes described below to the programmes mandatory modules.
The principal teaching, learning and assessment methods used on the programme to achieve these learning outcomes are identified under knowledge and understanding, cognitive skills, practical skills and transferable skills.
12.1 Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the programme the student should be able to demonstrate an in-depth and comprehensive knowledge and understanding of:
KU1 – Public health, advancement of public health, and health policies in the UK and other countries.
KU2 - The rationales and concepts, and theoretical and strategic perspectives for promoting and improving the health of the people, communities, populations, and reduce health inequalities.
KU3 - Practical tools for assessing financial performance of organisations that leads to informed and effective decision-making in primary healthcare management
KU4 - Modern organisations and the changing cultural nature of employment relations and human resource management.
KU5 - The foundations, principles and techniques employed in marketing, including the public sector services.
and assessment of competence in the enhancement of others’ expertise in public health management.
KU7 - The theoretical foundations of research methodologies
Teaching and Learning Summative Assessment
KU1 Lectures, seminars, tutorials, group
work, module webs, journals Individual written coursework KU2 Lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work
textbooks, module webs, journals Structured presentation, implementing a new programme KU3 Lectures, seminars, tutorials, group work
textbooks, module webs, journals Closed book examination, group written assignment KU4 Lectures, seminars, tutorials, group
work, textbooks, module webs, journals Written examination, individual written case study KU5 Lectures, seminars, tutorials, group
work, textbooks, module webs, journals Closed book examination, group coursework KU6 Lectures, seminars, tutorials, group
work, textbooks, module webs, journals Reflective critical evaluation assignment KU7 Lectures, seminars, tutorials, group
work, textbooks, module webs, journals, dissertation supervision
Seminar presentation, research proposal, dissertation
12.2 Cognitive (thinking) Skills
On successful completion of the programme the student should be able to:
CS1 – Competently evaluate concepts of public health management, and synthesise this analysis to challenge and advance the operationalisation of public health and health development practice.
CS2 - Evaluate management issues of public health such as the prevalence of health inequalities, and strategically develop and implement partnership and collaborative working.
CS3 - Critically analyse financial performance of organisations involved in public health management.
CS4 – Evaluate the role of human resource management in both personnel management and training of more junior members of staff.
CS5 – Evaluate and select appropriate marketing techniques in promotion of public health administration.
Teaching and Learning Assessment
CS1 Workshops, project, case studies, seminars, problem –based
scenarios
CS2 Workshops, project, case studies, seminars, problem –based
scenarios
Structured presentation, implementing a new programme
CS3 Workshops, project, case studies, seminars, problem –based
scenarios
Closed book examination, group written assignment
CS4 Workshops, project, case studies, seminars, problem –based
scenarios
Written examination, individual written case study, reflective critical evaluation assignment CS5 Workshops, project, case studies,
seminars, problem –based scenarios
Closed book examination, group written assignment
12.3 Practical Skills
On successful completion of the programme the student should have acquired practical skills to apply knowledge and understanding of public health management, and therefore:
PS1 – Plan, protect and promote the management of specific populations’ health and well being
PS2 – Evaluate the strategic practice of health surveillance, and synthesise public health evidence (both quantitative and qualitative) from a range of sources, in UK and non-UK countries, and analyse ways in which this evidence contributes to public health policy formation (effective partnership & collaborative working).
PS3 – Analyse, evaluate and interprete population and financial information to inform the development and marketing of public health policies.
PS4 – Competently demonstrate leadership in the utilisation of systematic approaches to mentoring and coaching to enable others to improve and enhance public health.
Teaching and Learning Assessment
PS1 Demonstration, projects,
coursework-based activities Seminar presentation, individual written coursework PS2 Demonstration, projects,
coursework-based activities Structured presentation, implementing a new programme, presentation, research proposal, dissertation
PS3 Demonstration, projects,
coursework-based activities Closed book examinations, group written assignment, group coursework PS4 Demonstration, projects,
coursework-based activities Reflective critical evaluation assignment, Presentation, Research proposal, dissertation
12.4 Transferable Skills
Outcomes
TS1 - Appraise influential published work such as audit and research findings, and ascertain ways in which their recommendations reflect critically on practice and should be operationalised.
TS2 - Formulate and articulate academic arguments fluently and coherently in both written and oral forms using a variety of methods (e.g. report, poster presentation, essay, in-group discussion and activities)
TS3 – Propose, design, conduct and report on a project on public health management. TS4 - Exercise independent learning ability that is required to advance own knowledge and
understanding of health and social care, evaluate and interpret knowledge with regard to the area of activity, and develop new skills to a high level as part of continuing professional development and lifelong learning.
Transferable/key skills are generally incorporated within modules and related to relevant assessments as appropriate. Self-directed learning forms an element of all modules and the necessity to work within tight deadlines is an essential requirement across the curriculum. The ability to communicate orally and in writing will be developed across the range of modules.
The wide range of assessment techniques will ensure that students are given every opportunity to demonstrate their skills in these areas.
13. PROGRAMME STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS, LEVELS, MODULES, CREDITS AND AWARDS
The MBA in Public Health Management course will be based in the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare (NMH) but will be delivered in collaboration with other departments within the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, as well as the Faculty of Business, Environment and Society (BES). It aims to improve management skills for graduates who wish to acquire a theoretical and practical understanding of business and management to prepare them for a successful managerial career in the public health and life sciences sectors. The course was developed in tandem with two further MBAs in the Faculty, one entitled Biotechnology Management to be managed by the Department of Biomolecular and Sport Sciences (BSS), and the other entitled Healthcare Management to be managed by the Department of Social and Community Studies (SCS). Six of the modules on the programme will be shared by the three MBA courses, of which three are subject specialist modules for each course. Three of the shared modules (Strategic Healthcare Management, Research Methods and MBA Dissertation project) will be managed by the Leadership and Management team in SCS. The other three shared modules (Finance, Human Resource management, Marketing) will be delivered and managed by BES to meet the criteria of the Coventry University MBA framework.
The MBA Public Health Management course will share two specialist modules in the area of public health with nine other MSc courses offered within the Faculty (e.g. MSc in Health Studies), and Post-Graduate Certificate in Public Health, thereby enhancing the richness of
the student experience. The courses will not be direct competitors as the MBA course is aimed primarily at the development of business management skills whilst the above-mentioned MSc courses are aimed at developing specialist healthcare skills and knowledge. The third specialist module is entitled Management and Career Mentoring in Healthcare.
Course Requirements
All modules in the MBA in Public Health management are mandatory, and therefore must be studied and passed. The programme structure is explained diagrammatically under section 21.
MBA Public Health Management
Student passes in a minimum of 180M credits (1800 hours of students effort) comprising: M04MKT - Principles of Marketing (15 M level credits) M05EFA - Financial Analysis & Decision Making (15 M level credits) M11HRM - Human Resource Management (15 M level credits) M19SHC - Strategic Healthcare Management (15 M level credits) M17CPD - Public Health and Health Development (20 M level credits) M20SHC - Research Methods (10 M level credits) M40CPD - Management and Career Mentoring in Healthcare (20 M level credits) M18CPD - Public Health Policy and Practice (20 M level credits) M21SHC - MBA Dissertation (50M level credits)
Fall back / compensation award - 1
Postgraduate Diploma in Public Health Management
Student passes in a minimum of 120M credits (1200 hours student effort) comprising e.g.: M04MKT - Principles of Marketing (15 M level credits) M05EFA - Financial Analysis & Decision Making (15 M level credits) M11HRM - Human Resource Management (15 M level credits) M19SHC - Strategic Health Care Management (15 M level credits) M17CPD - Public Health and Health Development (20 M level credits) M18CPD - Public Health Policy and Practice (20 M level credits) M40CPD - Management and Career Mentoring in Healthcare (20 M level credits)
Fall back / compensation award - 2 Postgraduate Certificate (s)
a) Any student enrolled on a named MBA course within the Programme in Public Health Management who fails to pass required modules of their programme may transfer to alternative awards provided that the individual satisfies the University and course regulations for these awards.
b) Any student who has failed to qualify for their named award may be offered an alternative award by the Programme Assessment Board as detailed below provided that the individual satisfies the course and University regulations for these awards.
The award cascade is as follows:
MBA in named course i.e. Public Health Management
PgDip in named course i.e. Public Health Management
PgCert in Business Administration if the 60 credits are made up of the following modules:
M04MKT - Principles of Marketing (15 credits)
M05EFA - Financial Analysis & Decision-making (15 credits) M11HRM - Human Resource Management (15 credits) M19SHC - Strategic Health Care Management (15 credits) Or
PgCert in Public Health if the 60 credits are made up of the following modules: M17CPD - Public Health and Health Development (20 credits)
M18CPD - Public Health Policy and Practice (20 credits)
M40CPD - Management and Career Mentoring in Healthcare (20 credits)
PgCert (unnamed)
Post Graduate Certificate
The PAB may offer the award of PgCert provided that, in the event, the individual satisfies the University general regulations for a PgCert.
14. SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR LEARNING
The University, the Faculty and the NMH department provide a range of support mechanisms to meet the educational and pastoral needs of UK and international students. Student support mechanisms are as detailed in the University Code of Practice on the Personal Support of Students. For international students, support include:
The International Induction Week, which plays a big role in starting off the student support mechanisms that are in place for international students. The international induction week comprise 4 days dedicated to support, advice, guidance with meeting the academic conventions at level 7 including critical analysis, finding and using literature to support written work and the educational expectations of higher
Education in the UK; one induction day is shared with all new Postgraduate students to programmes within the Departments of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare, Physiotherapy and Dietetics and Occupational Therapy.
The university’s International Office provides pastoral type support to all international students including visa enquiries, accommodation, funding of courses.
The Graduate Centre offers short courses focussed on writing, speaking and listening to English throughout the year for students for whom English is not the first language. The Centre for Academic Writing may be accessed by all students and offers
individualised academic support.
The course director will offer individual and small group tutorials at designated time-table slots as well as, as required.
Throughout the course, Wednesday afternoons are designated drop-in time for this purpose.
The induction programme specifically for international students occurs in the week preceding the beginning of the Academic Year. It provides a range of background information regarding key services such as the university’s library, CU-Online, computing, student services,
enrolment, making the transition from undergraduate to postgraduate education (for example writing and presenting at Masters level).
On the Induction Day, students are provided with a tour of the library and study skills development, and an opportunity to be trained on the use of CU-Online. A number of social activities are organised by the Student’s Union, including an introduction to University Clubs and Societies. The Student Services department provides welfare support, careers guidance, counselling, catering, residences and a chaplaincy. Staff members from Coventry University International Office are present at the Induction Day event to assist international students with specific queries.
Online support is available via the course, subject and module webs. Additional support can be accessed at Student Services and International Students may obtain further help from the student welfare team in the International Office.
Coventry University is also one of a select few in the UK to provide a dedicated facility for its postgraduate students. The Graduate centre is designed specifically to meet the needs of postgraduate students, providing a pleasant environment in which to study. Students have access to well-equipped teaching and conference rooms, quiet Wi-Fi work areas, computer suites, café bar and social areas. The Centre is there to support students throughout their studies at Coventry University, by providing top class teaching, learning and social facilities. The Graduate Centre runs a 3-session short course on English language, which is available freely to international students.
Students may also draw on help from the Centre for Academic Writing for individualised advice on writing essays, reports, dissertations, theses, written examinations and other assignments. Students experiencing or diagnosed as having difficulties in statistics will be referred to the Mathematics Support Centre which offers extra help via the Statistics Advisory Service.
Students also have access to the facilities of the Lanchester library and to the University’s ‘Open Access’ computing laboratories, including local PC laboratories. The Faculty has
excellent, well-equipped, specialist laboratory provision for teaching al practical aspects of the Faculty’s courses.
In addition to this, student support will be offered within the Department of Nursing Midwifery and Healthcare by the Course Co-ordinator, Module Leaders, Module Tutors, and Dissertation Supervisors. The Course Co-ordinator for the MBA Public Health Management
course will also fulfil the personal tutor role.
Course participants are also availed the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the course, the Course Co-ordinator, module leaders and tutors/lecturers, who provide academic and pastoral support.
The following written / electronic support materials will be provided to all students: University regulations
Student Course Handbook Module Guides
Dissertation Handbook CU-Online
The Module Guide for each module specifies the module aims, learning outcomes, indicative content, assessment criteria and recommended reading. Furthermore, each student has the opportunity to attend a number of academic, administrative and social events that include a welcome and introduction to the Faculties’ facilities.
An induction to the dissertation is provided in a half-day programme that explores the different stages of the process, ethical approval, working with a supervisor and the development of existing ideas. This is followed up by half-day optional workshops offered fortnightly to cover emerging issues and data analysis.
Academic staff have identified academic surgery/office hours when students can arrange to see them. This allows students to talk to staff about specific queries with the academic material, general study skills problems and possible personal problems.
Reasonable adjustments are made to the teaching, learning, assessment and support of the course to maximise accessibility by students with disabilities. Information to students about the available support systems is provided in University guides and during induction.
Programme and Faculty specific support for students with special needs are actioned in conjunction with central provision and support from the Disabilities Office. Students may also discuss their needs with the Course Co-ordinator, Module Tutors, HLS Learning Support Coordinator, or any other member of the university staff with whom they feel comfortable.
15. CRITERIA FOR ADMISSION
Applicants for the MBA in Public Health Management programme should normally hold an honours degree (preferably with a 2.1 classification), or a diploma in a health related
discipline, as well as evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at masters level.
Applications will be encouraged from non-standard entrants with relevant experiential learning. Students may apply for Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning for specific modules, which will be reviewed individually by the Course Director.
Regulations 2.7).
Students whose first language is not English are normally required to have minimum of IELTS>6.5 (preferably with a high mark in the written component), TOEFL computer-based >250.
NB: If entry is through a professional practice Postgraduate Certificate the modules required for a Postgraduate Diploma must include those needed to fulfil the mandatory requirements of the MBA in Public Health Management named programme
16. METHOD FOR EVALUATING AND ENHANCING THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING
The Programme is managed by the Board of Studies within the Department of NMH of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
The Programme Assessment Board (PAB) for MBA within BES is responsible for considering the progress of each student and making awards in accordance with both the University and course-specific regulations.
The assurance of the quality of modules is the responsibility of the Boards of Studies which contribute modules to the programme.
External Examiners report annually on the programme and their views are considered as part of the annual quality monitoring process (AQM). Details of the AQM process can be found on the Registry’s web site.
Students are represented on the Students’ Forum, Board of Studies and Faculty Board, all of which normally meet two or three times per year.
Student views are also sought through module and course evaluation, both verbally and on paper.
All programmes are subject to a major review involving subject experts external to the University, normally on a five or six year cycle. Current and former students and employers views are sought where appropriate.
Additionally, the Course Director and all module tutors obtain informal feedback from students regularly.
17. REGULATION OF ASSESSMENT
Furthermore, external examiners are appointed for all named University awards. The role of the external examiner at module level is to ensure that academic standards are in line with national norms for the subject. External examiners undertake the moderation of examination papers, and view representative samples of work for the modules for which they have responsibility. At programme level, external examiners help to ensure fairness in the consideration of student progression and awards. They have the right to comment on all aspects of the assessment system and participate as full members of the assessment boards. The Pass mark for all modules is 40%. This overall module mark may comprise more than one component (e.g. a seminar presentation and an essay). The individual module descriptors give the precise pass criteria and the weighting of the component marks that contribute to the overall module mark.
Awards for Taught Masters programmes may be made with Merit or Distinction. Masters with merit is awarded for an overall mean mark of 60% to 69.4% Masters with distinction is awarded for an overall mean mark of 69.5% or higher
18. INDICATORS OF QUALITY AND STANDARDS
The Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education’s reviews will be heeded. The report of QAA’s Institutional Audit undertaken in November 2008 confirmed that:
Confidence can be placed in the soundness of the institution’s current and likely future management of the academic standards of its awards
Confidence can be placed in the soundness of the institution’s current and likely future management of the quality of the learning opportunities.
More specifically the outcome of QAA Major review of healthcare programmes in 2006 reported confidence in all the programmes under the purview of the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences.
External Examiner reports for the NMH Masters programmes are usually positive.
Health and Social Care organisations are satisfied with the level of professional knowledge and skills and transferable skills that students develop through the Masters programmes. Students are satisfied with their achievements and are positive about their experience of studying at Coventry University.
19. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Key sources of information about the course and student support can be found in Student Handbook
Module Guides
Module Information Directory (http://mid.coventry.ac.uk/)
Academic staff who will facilitate learning
Dr N Gopee, Course Director & Senior Lecturer in Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
Mr T Brathwaite, Senior Lecturer in HRM
Mrs K Craig, Senior Lecturer in Health Studies
Mrs P Lilley, Senior Lecturer in Public Health Nursing
Ms L Martin, Senior Lecturer in Social and Community Studies
Mr C Owens, Lecturer in Public Health
Ms H Poole, Associate Head in Social and Community Studies
Mr D Ryan, Senior Lecturer in Accounting
Mr B Samra, Senior Lecturer in Business Studies
Dr P Scullion, Associate Head [Development]
,
Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare
Mr G Spolander, Principal Lecturer in Social and Community Studies
Guest lecturers with knowledge, experience and expertise in international public
health
Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
More detailed information on the learning outcomes, content, and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the Module Information Directory (MID), student module guide(s) and the course handbook.
The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be verified by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education.
20. List of Mandatory and Core Option Modules - all Mandatory
MODULES, No Option module
Module
code
Module title
Credit
value
Pre/Co
requisite
Level 7 (M)
M04MKT
Principles of Marketing
15
None
M05EFA
Financial Analysis & Decision Making
15
None
M11HRM
Human Resource Management
15
None
M17CPD
Public Health and Health Development
20
None
M19SHC
Strategic Healthcare Management 15
None
M40CPD
Management and Career Mentoring in
Healthcare
20
None
M18CPD
Public Health Policy and Practice
20
None
M20SHC
Research Methods
10
None
21. CURRICULUM MAP –
MBA Public Health Management
Mandatory Modules Knowledge and Understanding Cognitive (thinking) Skills Practical Skills Transferable skills
KU1 KU2 KU3 KU4 KU5 KU6 KU7 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 PS1 PS2 PS3 PS4 TS1 TS2 TS3 TS4
M04MKT
Principles of Marketing X X X X X X X
M05EFA
Financial Analysis & Decision Making X X X X X X X
M11HRM
Human Resource Management X X X X X X X X
M17CPD
Public Health and Health Development
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
M19SHC
Strategic Healthcare Management X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
M40CPD
Management and Career Mentoring in Healthcare
X X X X X X X X
M18CPD
Public Health Policy and Practice X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
M20SHC
Research Methods X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
M21SHC
Programme structure and scheduling of modules
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 3
MBA Public Health
Management –
180 CATS points
M04MKT: Principles of Marketing – 15 credits M11HRM: Human Resource Management – 15 credits M20SHC: Research Methods - 10 credits M19SHC: Strategic Healthcare Management - 15 credits M40CPD: Management and Career Mentoring - 20 Credits M17CPD: Public Health and Health Development - 20 creditsM21SHC: MBA
Dissertation - 50 credits M05EFA: Financial Analysis & Decision
Making - 15 credits M18CPD: Public Health Policy and Practice - 20 credits
The first lecture of the first module at the start of the course with comprise introduction to the MBA in Public Health Management programme by
the Course Director.
Part 2: Supporting Information for: MBA Public Health Management
1 Relationship to the National Qualifications Framework, Subject Benchmarks and Professional/Statutory Body requirements
1.1 Relationship to National Qualifications Framework (NQF)
Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (QAA 2008) = Level 7 – Masters, i.e. Masters degrees, postgraduate diplomas and certificates.
National Qualifications Framework = 7
1.2 Relationship to Subject Benchmarks
This programme of study meets the subject benchmark statements for Masters awards in Business and Management (QAA, 2007).
2 Teaching and Learning Strategy
A broad range of teaching and learning strategies is utilised to develop student skills as identified in the learning outcomes stated in the Programme Specification, and is in line with University Teaching and Learning strategy. The strategies employed reflect the aims and learning outcomes of each of the new programmes with teaching methods selected to be appropriate for the content and aims of each module on that programme.
Students gain knowledge and develop critical and evaluative skills through a structured series of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops and independent learning activities. They develop critical awareness through small group discussions following engagement with primary materials. They are also directed to lecture related resource materials (such as web resources and research databases) and essential and additional reading. Students develop empirical research skills through practical experience in virtual research methods workshops. These workshops are activity based, involving designing studies, collection of data and data analysis. Much of the work is done in small groups with supervisory guidance from a tutor, and may involve specialist equipment as well as computer generated exercises. Through structured problem-solving exercises, students practise skills of data collection, synthesis, analysis, interpretation and scientific report writing.
Generic transferable skills are embedded within teaching on the modules. Independence is fostered progressively at each stage. Course material is informed by current research.
3 Assessment Strategy
Assessment is linked to the module learning outcomes and is based on the following statutory requirements, guidelines and principles:
Coventry University Regulations
Coventry University Assessment Strategy
All learning outcome statements will be assessed in accordance with the University’s masters level assessment criteria
Students will be encouraged to develop skills of scientific reasoning and problem solving
accordance with the Faculty of Health and Life Sciences policy.
All assessment results are subject to ratification by the Programme Assessment Board A student has the right to appeal as stated in the Coventry University Academic
Appeals Procedure
Details of the assessment are included in the module guide
The moderation of all modules coursework and examinations takes place in line with the Faculty (either HLS or BES) assessment strategy
HLS and BES Faculty assessment and parity guidelines
Assessment methods are designed to be both formative and summative and full details are given in the individual Module Descriptors. The aims and objectives of the programme are met through an assessment strategy that places significant emphasis on demonstrating competence and ability through a wide range of types of coursework (as outlined in section 12). The nature of individual modules determines the appropriateness of each method of assessment and the weighting allocated to each. The learning outcomes of the modules are generally written to refer to application of knowledge and development of competence, and therefore, the assessments will be used to ensure that the required skills have been achieved at an appropriate level via demonstration of module passes. HLS external examiners are happy that our students demonstrate achievement of the intended learning outcomes to a standard equal to or above the minimum laid down in national requirements.
General academic support for students
In addition to support provided by the course team, the University provides
The Centre for Academic Writing (CAW) for individualised advice on preparing written work
The Mathematics Support Centre for general mathematics support. Support for students with additional needs
Students are encouraged to disclose any additional needs and the University Welfare and Disabilities staff and departmental learning support tutor liaises with the course team to ensure that reasonable adjustments to the assessment process are put in place.
4 Programme/Course Management
All Masters courses in the Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare programme area are administered and quality managed according to the notes of guidance on the approval, monitoring and progress (periodic) review of modules and courses contained in contained in the latest version of Coventry University’s Academic regulations.
The MBA in Public Health Management will be managed by the Course Director. The Board of Study for Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare oversees the operation and quality of the
course. The assurance of the quality of modules is the responsibility of the Boards of Study of the departments that contribute modules to the programme.
Course management and administration:
The Head of the Department of Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare has overall responsibility of the management of the MBA Public Health Management course. The Course Director has responsibility for admissions decisions and liaising with the admissions unit, co-ordination, organisation and day to day management of the
course ensuring that the course regulations are met.
Support for students with additional needs is coordinated by the departmental learning support co-coordinator with specific responsibility for student support. The learning support tutor meets with the students in induction week to discuss individual needs.
Module leaders are responsible for the content, delivery and evaluation of each module.
The quality of modules and course provision is monitored and managed through the following procedures:
The Board of Study: Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare. The Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare Board of Study meets three times a year and include representation from the students, course staff and external experts. The Board of Study assumes policy making responsibility for curriculum content, delivery and resource requirement. Via the annual report of the Board course quality issues are cascaded to Faculty Board and University Quality Assurance Committee.
Student Forum: Meets three times a year before the board of study. It has both staff and student representation. Any unresolved issues are taken to the board of study. Student evaluation: Students evaluate modules and the course using the standard course and module evaluation questionnaires on CUOnline, these feed into the annual quality monitoring systems.
The Course Director will be responsible for the Admission and Marketing relating to this course, overseen by the Associate Head of Department (Development).
4.1 Clerical/Administrative support
The Department has both a Course Administrator and a Departmental Administrator. These operate an office that provides a drop in service for students to ask routine questions, such as queries about marks or extension procedures. They also provide standard forms etc. and can book appointments for students with the Head of Department and other members of staff if needed.
The office also provides support for staff, including management of routine financial matters such as ordering and expenses, booking of hospitality and of staff development events and support for preparation of formal documentation including exam papers and course approval documents.
The Faculty has an Assignment Handling Office which receives coursework from and returns it to students.
4.2 Technical support
Within the Department we have technical staff provide support as required for module delivery.
Within the faculty there is excellent support for I.T. for staff computers, teaching rooms and for student drop in computer rooms. Staff and students also have access to 24 hour
4.3 Staff communication channels
There is a regular programme of staff meetings during the academic year for: The Nursing, Midwifery and Healthcare academic team as a whole
Course Directors in the Department and in the Faculty
Liaison between technical and academic staff in the Department Comprehensive email communication
These meetings ensure that all academic staff are aware of their administrative
responsibilities and kept up to date with any changes. It also fosters exchange of ideas and practice between the different courses in the Department and the Faculty.
We also have at least one full day Away Day each year for academic staff to look at issues such as course developments, improving the student experience and research. Seminars are organised for Departmental staff and external speakers to present scientific research and also pedagogic work.
There is also considerable informal communication between staff, including face to face meetings.
5 Entry Requirements and Selection Procedures
Applicants for the MBA Public Health Management programme should normally hold an honours degree (preferably with a 2.1 classification), or a diploma in a health related discipline, as well as evidence of continuing professional development that shows an ability to study at masters level.
The general requirements for admissions are in line with University policy (Academic Regulations 2.7).
Students whose first language is not English are normally required to have >6.5 IELTS, (or 6.0 IELTS plus compulsory 5-week pre-sessional English course), TOEFL computer-based >230, TOEFL score of >573 for paper based.
The Course Admissions Tutor inspects all applications for the course after they have been scrutinized through Coventry University’s International office mechanisms (UK and other countries) in the first instance.
Interviews with a member of the course may be undertaken at the University’s discretion to facilitate selection.
6 Compliance with the University’s Academic Regulations and current legislation
These proposals comply with the University academic regulations.
