Leadership, Innovation and Management for Healthcare
An interdisciplinary master’s programme blending systems thinking, design, and healthcare leadership for professionals.
Best for:Best for healthcare professionals with management experience looking to develop advanced leadership skills in innovation, strategy, and quality improvement within healthcare systems.
Overview
This master’s programme at University College Dublin (UCD) is designed for healthcare professionals seeking to advance their leadership and management capabilities. Taught by faculty from the UCD Iris Centre, it integrates systems and design thinking to foster innovation, strategy, and process improvement across diverse healthcare settings. Applicants will engage in self-reflective leadership practices and explore how their management approaches impact broader healthcare systems. The programme is ideal for those aiming to drive positive change in healthcare environments through evidence-based leadership and collaborative problem-solving.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced leadership and management capabilities tailored to healthcare environments.
- Apply systems and design thinking to address complex challenges in healthcare settings.
- Engage in self-reflective practices to assess and improve personal leadership impact.
- Collaborate on projects aimed at enhancing healthcare processes and quality.
- Explore strategic approaches to innovation and quality improvement in healthcare systems.
- Participate in blended learning, combining online and in-person instruction.
Requirements
Degree required: Normally a Level 8 academic award (equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree) in a relevant field, though consideration may be given to applicants with relevant experience in the health system.
Degree offered: Master of Science (Level 9 NFQ)
Language: English proficiency (no specific test mentioned, but assumed for academic programmes in Ireland)
Instruction: English
- Willingness to critically evaluate and improve personal leadership practices.
- Experience working within healthcare systems or related fields.
- Ability to apply systems and design thinking to problem-solving.
- Applicants must be domestic (EEA) residents; international (non-EEA) applicants are not eligible for this programme.
- Consideration may be given to applicants with relevant experience if they do not hold a Level 8 academic award.
- Eligibility for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may apply for admission or credit exemptions.
Funding & terms
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How to apply
Deadline: unknown (open until filled, as per part-time programme structure) · open until filled
Applicants must submit an online application through the UCD Graduate Admissions portal. No fixed deadline is specified, but applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Contact with the Programme Director, Professor Martin McNamara, is welcome to discuss suitability before applying. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be considered for admission or credit exemptions.
- CV or résumé
- Academic transcripts (or proof of relevant experience if no formal degree)
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
- Letters of recommendation (if required by UCD admissions)
Contact
Martin McNamara· Programme Director
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