Empowering future healthcare leaders and critical thinkers to tackle multidimensional global health challenges
Due to the complex and fast-evolving nature of the determinants of health and associated global challenges, for 2024 our MSc Global Health Management (previously MSc International Health Management) adopts an interdisciplinary approach, going beyond traditional training on healthcare management and leadership. The programme invites you to consider a wide range of interrelated factors such as innovation and technology, socioeconomic and environmental factors, policymaking, sustainability and data and analytics to evolve the future of global healthcare. Our goal is to equip future healthcare leaders with a new set of skills to shape the agenda and take on challenging global roles in the health and healthcare ecosystem, whether that’s in the private industry, government, international organisations, or health service providers.
Tailor your programme with concentrations
Following a recent redesign, the programme has been built for the future, offering a unique blend of specialist health modules and concentrations in either Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Management or Economics & Data Science. Towards the end of the programme, you will complement your learning with experiential modules and electives, gaining real-world experience and personalising your learning experience. Get ready to push traditional boundaries to effect meaningful systemic change within health ecosystems globally.
91%
employed within six months (MSc International Health Management, class of 2023)
70%
employed in healthcare or consulting (MSc International Health Management, class of 2023)
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concentrations to choose from: Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Economics & Data Science.
Technology will be crucial for the future of healthcare which is why our MSc Global Health Management integrates technology and innovation, offering elective modules on topics such as AI and robots, digital health and medical technologies to prepare the next generation of leaders to thrive in the complexities of the future health ecosystem.
Influencing policy
The programme goes beyond care provision, critically examining the role and influence of government policy on healthcare. You will explore the complexities of health policy-making, gaining an understanding of the broader social, economic, and political contexts that affect healthcare systems around the world. The Business School's Centre for Health Economics & Policy Innovation is world-renowned for its research into incentives and environments that encourage individuals and organisations to make health-enhancing decisions.
A sustainable future
Through elective modules on sustainability and the Leonardo Centre for Business in Society, this programme offers varied opportunities to develop specialist knowledge within the context of business and the chance to interact with leading faculty in the sustainability space.
Becoming a leader
Our LEADS module (Leadership, Ethics, Awareness, Diversity and Societal Impact) will develop your leadership skills, introducing you to the fundamental challenge and responsibility of leadership in sustainable organisations. This will culminate in an experiential capstone module focusing on leadership and personal growth experienced throughout the programme.
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Programme content
MSc Global Health Management is a one-year, full-time intensive programme. The normal working week runs from Monday to Friday and classes will be scheduled between 08.30 and 21.00. You should expect to attend one evening class per week. Other optional activities such as guest lectures or alumni and careers events may be scheduled in the evening.
This newly designed programme unites the latest research and expertise from our globally-recognised faculty across different disciplines, fostering cross-collaboration among students and faculty throughout the Business School and Imperial College London.
Your journey starts with leadership and management-specific modules, before moving into core training in a concentration of your choice. When you apply you will be given the opportunity to choose one of three concentrations, these include: Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Management and Economics & Data Science. You will also then choose from a broad range of electives, personalising the programme according to your interests and career aspirations.
We are pleased to offer an optional extended term, that will allow you to extend your programme duration to 16 months. This will give you the opportunity to commit to a longer Work Placement, gaining deeper work experience, global experience and earning additional credits. Please note, the extended term is subject to an additional tuition fee.
Please note, programme content is subject to change. Candidates that fail to successfully complete this degree are not entitled to a Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma. The programme is subject to College approval.
Through a combination of online pre-study modules and induction week, you will be ready to hit the ground running when your programme begins. This comprehensive preparation not only prepares you for the academic rigour ahead but also ensures you're thoroughly equipped to maximise the benefits of your programme.
Pre-study modules
Online
| pre-September
Before the start of your programme, you will be expected to complete online pre-study modules, delivered via The Hub, our bespoke virtual learning environment. Some of these modules are compulsory while others are strongly recommended as they will help you prepare you for the remainder of your programme.
Induction week
On campus | Early September, compulsory
Your MSc Global Health Management induction will be spent at our South Kensington campus in London, where you will meet with the rest of your cohort, faculty, and programme staff.
Your journey starts with health and leadership specific modules common to all concentrations, before moving onto further core training in your chosen concentration. You will study six core modules across the year.
Behavioural Science in Health
September-June
The aim of the module is to introduce you to behavioural science in health contexts. It takes an applied perspective by systematically examining how behavioural interventions can be designed to promote healthy, and discourage unhealthy choices and habits. During the course of the module, you will discuss multiple health contexts such as blood donation, nutrition, cigarette consumption, preventive health behaviours, and medication adherence, among others.
You will also explore how financial incentives, psychosocial incentives, information quantity and quality, and the decision context influence health behaviours in multiple domains.
Contemporary Topics in Health Policy
September-June
During this module you will introduced to the economics of current issues in health and healthcare, with a focus on major global challenges that impact health and health ecosystems. In the context of high levels of uncertainty and a fast evolving sector, you’ll get an understanding of ‘live’ issues in health systems and policy at national and international levels. You will explore policy options for each of the issues addressed in the module, assessing the case for action, the expected policy impacts, the political economy issues involved, the key enabling factors and implementation barriers.
Commercial Determinants of Health and Health Policy
September-June
This module will introduce you contemporary theories and methods used to analyse public health policy decisions. It focuses on the policy analysis triangle, which considers policy content, actors, process, and context. You will unpack key concepts related to the study of commercial determinants of health, such as tobacco, alcohol, sugar, and gambling.
The module uses case-based teaching allowing you to explore various commercial determinants of health. By employing a holistic health policy analysis approach, you will uncover the impact of commercial determinants on population health, identify policy options, examine evidence of their effectiveness, and explore the complicated world of policy implementation across areas such as: tobacco, alcohol, sugar, and gambling.
Health Economics
September-June
You will study the application of microeconomic theory to the healthcare sector, analysing principles of microeconomics and their application. You will also consider the issues of efficiency, equity and their application to the healthcare sector.
Health Systems, Policy and Financing
September-June
During this module, you will be introduced to individual elements of the health system and international trends. Drawing on the empirical research of the Business School and Faculty of Medicine, you will examine the processes, goals and objectives of the health system and key developments in this area.
LEADS for Health
September-June
The LEADS for Health module runs throughout the year. You will be introduced to advanced concepts in developing leadership skills with a focus on providing you with a practical yet theoretically grounded collection of tools you can use to be an effective leader and developer of people. It provides the road map of the values, individual, organisational, and societal, so that you have the skills, abilities, and motivation to contribute in a positive way to our global future.
The module is guided by the three-part framework: knowing, doing, and being. First, the module will feature a variety of assessments that will enable you to know about yourselves as leaders and managers. Second, to cover the doing aspect, you will be provided a series of exercises to learn and practice skills relevant for the management domain covered. Third, the module will facilitate reflection and introspection to enable you to decide where to focus your energies during the programme, and where you would like to be by the end of it.
When you apply for the programme, you will choose one of our three concentrations: Management, Innovation & Entrepreneurship or Economics & Data Science.
Management
September-June
Do you strive to become a leader and a strategic changemaker within a healthcare organisation? Then the Management concentration may be right for you! With modules covering areas such as business strategy, marketing, innovation, and organisational behaviour, you will learn to lead in tackling global health challenges. Core modules include:
- Accounting
- Business Plan Competition
- Business Strategy for Global Healthcare
- Global Healthcare Marketing
- Health Management in Practice
- Managing Change and Innovation in Healthcare
- Organisational Behaviour
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
September-June
Are you passionate about driving sustainable global health impact through innovation and business development? Do you have entrepreneurial skills? Then the Innovation & Entrepreneurship concentration may be right for you! With modules in areas such as design thinking, entrepreneurship, and business sustainability, you will learn to drive innovation and lead in evolving the future of health and healthcare. Core modules include:
- Accounting
- Business Plan Competition
- Business Strategy for Global Healthcare
- Design Thinking: Solving Complex Problems Through a Disruptive Mindset
- Entrepreneurship
- Marketing for Entrepreneurship
- Technology & Innovation Management
Economics & Data Science
September-June
Do you want to change the world through economics and data, and have excellent quantitative skills? Then the Economics & Data Science concentration may be right for you! With modules in areas such as digital economics, health analytics, big data, AI, and machine learning, you will learn to impact global health challenges through the use of data and analytics. Core modules include:
- Design Thinking: Solving Complex Problems Through a Disruptive Mindset
- Contemporary Topics in Health Economics
- Digital Economics
- Evidence for Policy and Social Impact
- Introduction to Health Analytics
- Population Health Analytics
- Quantitative Methods
You will choose a total of four electives from a diverse range of modules. Through the electives you will be exposed to experiential learning as well as expertise from faculty across the Business School, Imperial College London, the Dyson School of Engineering, Imperial X and the School of Public Health. This innovative collaborative approach plays a pivotal role in personalised and hands-on learning that will equip you with the skills to navigate the complexity of healthcare ecosystems.
Please note there may be pre-requisite requirements for some of these modules.
Innovation & Entrepreneurship electives
April-August
Business Sustainability
Data Analytics and Visualisation for Business
Design Psychology
Digital Health
Economic Evaluation of Health Technologies
From Data to Product
Global Health Immersion
Healthcare Sector Project
Introduction to Design with Behavioural Science
Leading Social Innovation
Motivation, Incentives and Contracts within Business
Strategy and Innovation in Digital Business
Transformational Play
Management electives
April-August
Business Sustainability
Data Analytics and Visualisation for Business
Design Psychology
Digital Health
Economic Evaluation of Medical Technologies
Family Business
From Data to Product
Global Health Immersion
Health and Environment
Introduction to Design with Behavioural Science
Leading Social Innovation
Motivation, Incentives and Contracts within Business
Project Management
Strategy and Innovation in Digital Business
Transformational Play
Economics & Data Science electives
April-August
Big Data, AI & Machine Learning
Data Analytics and Visualisation for Business
Design Psychology
Digital Health
Economic Evaluation of Medical Technologies
From Data to Product
Global Health Immersion
Health and Environment
Introduction to Design with Behavioural Science
Leading Social Innovation
Marketing Analytics: Leading with Big Data
Motivation, Incentives and Contracts within Business
Strategy & Innovation in Digital Business
Transformational Play
Our experiential elective modules include the Global Health Immersion, and a choice of either the Healthcare Sector Project or a Work Placement.
Business Start-up (Innovation & Entrepreneurship)
July-August
If Innovation and Entrepreneurship is your chosen concentration, your task will be to support a start-up in developing a product or service within the Imperial Enterprise Lab, providing a rich resource of experienced innovators and academics to guide you along the way. You will also have the option to further develop your own entrepreneurial idea by accessing a successful platform with a stellar track record of enabling entrepreneurs having ground-breaking real world impact.
Global Health Immersion
Students will embark on an intensive exploration of a country's healthcare management practices, challenges and cultures. The tour will consist of a number of site visits to local universities, healthcare providers and healthcare organisations, as well as panel discussions, cultural activities, and the opportunity to network with a local higher education institution and/or healthcare management professionals where possible.
In the 2022-23 academic year, the Global Health Immersion took place in Singapore.
Please note, this module requires you to pay additional costs.
Healthcare Sector Project (Management)
July - August
For those specialising in Management, your consulting project will delve into management consulting, providing a platform to refine your managerial skills. Collaborating with renowned organisations such as Bupa, Johnson & Johnson, and the Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, you will have an opportunity to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world challenges.
Healthcare Sector Project (Economics & Data Science)
July-August
For students with a focus on Economics & Data Science, your consulting project will centre on addressing a challenge with data analytics. The challenge will be sponsored by key stakeholders within the health ecosystem globally, including businesses, international organisations (World Health Organization) or research centres (e.g. Gandhi Centre for Inclusive Innovation and the Centre for Health Economics and Policy Innovation).
Work Placement
July-August
The Work Placement involves applying problem-solving techniques to a challenging business situation, drawing upon the knowledge and skills you’ve gained throughout the programme.
Students who choose this module will need to source their own placements with approval by the Academic Director.
Extended Work Placement
With the Extended Work Placement you will access additional work placement opportunities, including longer summer internships in the UK and worldwide. You will gain deeper work experience credentials and boost your marketability with potential future employers. The Extended Work Placement contributes to the development of your managerial potential by applying problem solving techniques to a challenging business situation in which you are fully immersed. The focus is on developing your skills in managing real business tasks, drawing on the knowledge and skills achieved in other modules of the programme. Read more about the extended term here.
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Admission
Applications for 2025 entry are open.
Discover our admissions process for the MSc Global Health Management including entry requirements, how to apply and key dates and deadlines.
This programme is highly competitive, so early application is advised; this will put you in a stronger position to be considered for a scholarship, and provide access to exclusive admitted students events.
Choosing to pursue a Master's is one of the most important decisions you will make and is a substantial investment in yourself.
Many of our students fund their studies through multiple funding sources. We offer a wide range of awards, including a number of scholarships to the most talented applicants. We’ve also provided information about the different financing options available to you.
“This programme encapsulates the best parts of healthcare with the best business has to offer. It is so diverse that by the end of the degree you can choose to go into healthcare management of a clinic or hospital, start or maintain your own business or even consult for businesses in the pharmaceutical and life sciences area. With that said, if you are sure the business of healthcare is what you are interested in, there is no better place to get your foundation than Imperial College Business School.”
Join us for an insightful Information Session dedicated to our suite of Specialised Master's programmes. This is your chance to explore how our unique offerings can help you achieve your career goals in dynamic fields.
At Imperial College Business School, your career is our priority. We have a dedicated Careers team that is committed to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals. With close links to industry and a busy calendar of events, workshops and personal development programmes, you will be prepared to enter a highly competitive recruitment market.
Employment outcomes below refer to the MSc International Health Management class of 2023.
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91%
employed within six months
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70%
employed in healthcare or consulting
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employed in the UK
“After graduating from Imperial, I will start my Doctor of Medicine degree in the United States. Imperial has helped me find my passion for research, innovation, and creativity in problem solving. After I finish my MD degree, I hope to influence healthcare policy and start my own business, something I didn’t think would be possible before this degree.”
Todd Brown
MSc International Health Management, class of 2021
Our faculty are specialists in their field. They have international research reputations, consult for global corporations, advise government and international agencies, sit on the boards of mature companies as well as new ventures, and are frequently asked by the media for academic insight on a wide variety of topics.
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Marisa Miraldo
Professor of Health Economics - Academic Director, MSc Global Health Management
All applications to our postgraduate programmes are made online – we do not accept paper applications. Please refer to the ‘How to apply’ section of each programme page to see what documents you are required to submit with your application and to view the selection process.
All of our programmes are academically rigorous and include a quantitative component so all candidates are expected to be familiar with a basic level of mathematics before the start of the programme. The quantitative experience statement provides an opportunity to demonstrate this to the selection committee.
In the quantitative experience statement, you need to list up to five of the most quantitative modules or elements of your studies to date. You should list the main topics of study (eg: algebra, probability etc) as well as the level of study (eg: high school, undergraduate degree, short course etc) as this will allow the selection committee to have an understanding of your quantitative experience to date.
Quantitative experience is a key selection criterion for our more quantitative programmes (MSc Finance, MSc Finance & Accounting, MSc Financial Technology, MSc Investment & Wealth Management, MSc Risk Management & Financial Engineering, MSc Business Analytics, MSc Climate Change, Management & Finance and MSc Economics & Strategy for Business) so please be sure to check the entry requirements for your programme of interest to ensure your background is sufficiently quantitative. For other programmes, candidates are advised to review both the programme content and the pre-study modules to see what the numerical content of the programme includes before they submit an application.
You can apply to be considered for one programme each year. We will take your areas of interest and eligibility into account when considering you for alternative programmes.
While it is not compulsory to submit the results of an approved English language test with your application, it is strongly encouraged and will add weight to your application if you are able to show that you have met the language requirement prior to applying. You can find detailed information regarding the Business School’s language requirements and the tests that we accept here.
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide the contact details of two referees. Your referees will be contacted by email once you have completed and submitted your application, and the email will contain instructions on how they can submit your reference via our application system.
Please ensure that each reference letter that is submitted has been sent from an academic or professional email address. We cannot accept references sent from personal email addresses, such as Gmail, Hotmail, 126, 163, Sina, QQ, and Yahoo.
Our electronic application service is provided by an external provider, so there may be a delay before the receipt of your references is confirmed on your student application account.
If you receive confirmation that your references have been received but this still isn’t confirmed on your account a week after receiving the confirmation, please contact the Central Admissions team at [email protected].
If you submit a complete application by the stated round deadline, we will ensure you receive an outcome by the corresponding decision deadline. However, delays in receiving your references or missing documentation required to progress your application may mean we are not be able to guarantee a decision by the deadline.
If the requested information is not received within five working days, we may be unable to guarantee a decision by the round deadline.
If you have received confirmation that your references have been submitted but this is not reflected in your account after a week, please contact the Central Admissions team at [email protected].
Yes. As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates for our MSc programmes will be invited to complete an interview. Interviews are conducted through Kira Talent, our video interview platform, which you can access online to record and submit your answers.
The interview process typically takes about 20 minutes and does not require extensive preparation. It aims to supplement your written application by providing a further opportunity for you to articulate your suitability for your MSc programme of choice through questions about your previous experience and future aspirations.
If you are invited to submit a video interview, you will be sent details of how to access and use the Kira Talent online interview platform.
Once you have created an account, you will be asked a series of questions, to which you can record your answers as short videos and submit them online.
Please make sure that the invitation doesn’t go to your junk mail by adding kiratalent.com to your list of safe senders. You must complete your online interview by the deadline stated in the email. If the email has gone into a junk, spam, or clutter folder in your inbox, we will not be able to rearrange a new interview for you, and your application will be considered for withdrawal.
Please note: our video interviews are conducted via the Kira Talent platform. As Kira Talent is an independent third party service provider with their own terms and conditions of service and privacy policy, please familiarise yourself with these and ensure you are happy with them before proceeding to use the Kira service and platform.
For all MSc programmes, you can normally expect to receive a decision within 6-8 weeks of having submitted a complete application. Please keep in mind that during busy times and/or where documents are missing from an application, this time may increase.
When an offer is submitted by the Business School, the Central Admissions need to make a number of final checks before it can be formally approved. These may include an additional review of an applicant’s academic background or ensuring the references we have received are valid. Until you have received confirmation of the official offer via the College’s applicant portal, please do not arrange accommodation, book flights or decline any other offers you may be holding. The majority of offers are successfully approved by Central Admissions and you will be able to see full details of your offer conditions once your official offer has been confirmed.
Unfortunately, we are unable to confirm when you will receive a decision on your application but we will be in touch via email as soon as there is an update. Please be aware that you do not need to provide any additional information unless you think that this will add significant weight to your application (e.g. updated transcripts, relevant internships, English language results).
Please email your programme admissions team if you would like feedback on your application. Please note that whilst limited feedback can be provided, the decision of the academic selectors is final and it will not be possible for your application to be reconsidered.
We are unable to assess eligibility before an applicant applies as the academic selection committee needs to review a full application before any decision can be made. Please check the specific entry requirements of the programme you are interested in studying along with our international entry requirements. If you feel you meet our entry requirements you can apply online.
In addition to the guidance available on our website, we also hold regular information sessions both online and on-campus throughout the year where we would be happy to discuss your suitability in more detail.
We've provided general guidance in the country and region index on how qualifications awarded by public institutions overseas may satisfy our minimum academic admission requirements.
We review our requirements annually. Updates usually happen in September each year before the next academic year of entry.
If your country or region is not listed, please contact the relevant Admissions team for further information.
The majority of the MSc programmes require a minimum of an Upper Second Class Honours degree (or international equivalent) to be admitted. While work experience can add weight to an application, this would not be considered in place of meeting the academic requirement, regardless of how lengthy the experience has been.
We may consider candidates applying to MSc Business Analytics (online delivery, part-time) with non-traditional qualifications and backgrounds, on the basis of highly relevant work experience or demonstrated interest.
The Business School does not offer pre-sessional English courses or accept attendance of a pre-sessional English course as a means of meeting the English language requirement.
Tuition fee amounts are different depending on the programme you are studying. For more specific information on a particular programme’s fee and deposit amount, please visit the Fees page for your programme of interest. Unless otherwise stated, tuition fees are the same for UK, EU and international students.
Yes, you can. You can pay your tuition fees in either one or two instalments payable at the start of term, or at the start of term and February, respectively. If you pay in instalments there will be a 2% surcharge of the total amount added to your first instalment. You would be asked to select a payment schedule during the offer acceptance process. Please contact the Student Finance Team if you have further questions about this process.
The Business School offers a variety of different scholarships, each with unique eligibility criteria.
All candidates who submit an MSc application before the scholarship deadlines (listed on our website) and receive an offer for one of our programmes will automatically be considered for scholarship(s) relevant to their programme, providing they do not have additional criteria such as a video submission. You can be considered for multiple scholarships at the same time.
Additionally, there are a number of cross-programme awards and programme specific awards also available. Please check on the scholarships page on your programme of choice for eligibility and entry requirements.
Yes, we offer a 10% bursary on programme fees to successful candidates with an undergraduate degree from Imperial awarded at a minimum of upper second class, or Master’s degree awarded with a minimum of Merit. In order to be considered for this bursary, you must submit your application by the scholarship deadline.
If you are being sponsored by an organisation that will be responsible for paying your tuition fees, you must provide acceptable proof of the award.
Satisfactory evidence of sponsorship is usually regarded as an original, dated and duly authorised letter from your sponsor on headed paper which includes the following:
Your name and College Identifier Number
The programme for which you have been offered a place
The amount of fees which will be paid by your sponsor (please report in GBP)
The address to which the invoice should be sent
Any Purchase Order Number required
Confirmation that the fees will be sent directly to Imperial College
Sponsorship letters should be emailed to the Central Admissions team at [email protected]
Your CAS number holds information about the programme you will study and if you have paid any fees. You will not need a formal letter from the College confirming your offer status for your visa appointment.
For more information about what you will need, see the UKVI website.
We will start to issue CAS numbers from April. The details of your CAS will appear on your My Imperial record after you have met all the conditions of your offer. Please note that you will need to upload a scanned copy of the photo page of your passport and current visa (if you have recently completed a degree in the UK), before your CAS can be issued. Please upload these documents to the ‘Passport/visa’ section of your My Imperial account.
Once your CAS is ready, you will receive an email confirming that it has been uploaded onto your My Imperial account. If you log into My Imperial you will be able to find your CAS number and the details that have been included in your CAS.
Please note that we cannot provide you with a CAS if you have outstanding conditions on your offer. Please ensure that you allow enough time to meet your conditions and apply for a visa before the start date of your programme of study.
The Business School holds online information sessions throughout the year to give you the opportunity to learn more about the programmes from the Programme Director, current students and alumni. Please refer to the meet us page to find out when the next event is being held for your interested programme(s).
The Business School is located on the South Kensington campus of Imperial College London. Please refer to the location page for our address and guidance on how to get here.
Many students choose to live in private rented accommodation whilst attending the Business School whilst others choose to book accommodation through GradPad. Please refer to the accommodation page for more information regarding the different types of accommodation available to you.
Please note that before you contact us you should also check information on the relevant pages on the Business School or College website. If your question isn’t answered, please contact the appropriate team below.
Almost all of the MSc programmes we have available are 12 month, full-time programmes. The only exceptions are our MSc Business Analytics (online delivery, part-time) and MSc Strategic Marketing (online, part-time) programmes, which are available on a part-time basis.
Yes, we offer an Economics, Finance and Data Science Bachelor's degree, as well as a range of courses at undergraduate level:
BSc Economics, Finance and Data Science
BPES Programme
Joint Honours and Intercalated BSc Programme
Summer School Programme
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