Contemporary Healthcare Management - Letterkenny

Course Overview

The course aims to provide you with theories, concepts and evidenced based knowledge to contribute to an agenda of leadership, management and change with a related focus on contemporary healthcare management principles and good practices. The modules will allow you to critically assess, evaluate, reflect and develop a deeper understanding of the competencies and influences of leaders and managers.



Our Certificate in Contemporary Healthcare Management is suitable for professionals working in management or persons in charge roles. It is an embedded minor award within the existing Master programme in Advancing Health and Social Care, delivered over one semester as a part-time course. This course provides postgraduate progression opportunities for professionals working in the ever-changing health, allied health care and social care industries. The course aims to provide you with theories, concepts and evidenced based knowledge to contribute to an agenda of leadership, management and change with a related focus on contemporary healthcare management principles and good practices.



The modules will allow you to critically assess, evaluate, reflect and develop a deeper understanding of the competencies and influences of leaders and managers in your area of professional expertise within your organisation.



Who Should Apply?

The Certificate in Contemporary Healthcare Management is suitable for professionals working in management or persons in charge roles. It is an embedded minor award within the existing Master programme in Advancing Health and Social Care, delivered over one/two semesters, as a part-time course. This course provides postgraduate progression opportunities for professionals working in the ever-changing health, allied health care and social care industries.

Semester Module Details Credits Mandatory / Elective

1 Advanced Research Methods in Health 10 Mandatory

1 Advanced Professional Leadership & Management 10 Mandatory

2 Contemporary Legal & Professional Issues 10 Mandatory

Minimum Level 8 Honours Degree or Level 7 with RPL/APL supporting evidence.

Application Closing Date 14th August 2026

1 semester part-time, blended learning.



Recommended Study Hours per week

Part-time: 3 lecture days per module. 13 hours self directed learning weekly. 2 modules delivered per semester.



On-Campus Attendance Requirement

Attendance is required at the Letterkenny Campus for 3 lecture days per module. 13 hours self directed learning weekly.

Start Date: September 2026.

Careers

Graduate careers typically include roles such as Clinical Nurse Manager, Community Care Specialist, Director of Nursing or Services, Health Social Care Manager, and Team Leader. The main employers are in advanced clinical practice, allied healthcare, CORU, healthcare management, the HSE, and nursing.



Progression

Graduates may opt to progress to the Master of Science in Advancing Health & Social Care.