The BSc (Hons) Business and Healthcare Management programme at ARU London is designed for individuals who aspire to build a successful career in the public or private healthcare sectors or pursue entrepreneurial ventures within the healthcare landscape. This course provides students with the knowledge, skills, and professional competencies necessary to work effectively in diverse health and social care environments, both domestically and internationally.
The programme develops critical analytical and business capabilities, enabling students to evaluate complex healthcare organisations and implement strategies that drive operational efficiency and patient care outcomes. Employers from the healthcare sector have directly contributed to the design and delivery of this course, ensuring that graduates acquire the most relevant and in-demand professional skills. Taught by lecturers with extensive industry experience, this course integrates academic theory with real-world application, providing a strong foundation for leadership roles in healthcare management.
Upon successful completion, graduates may progress to postgraduate study such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Health and Social Care.
A comprehensive understanding of healthcare organisations, their management, regulation, and operational structures.
Knowledge of the external and internal factors influencing healthcare organisations, including political, ethical, technological, and social aspects.
The ability to apply management principles in areas such as marketing, finance, human resources, and information systems within a healthcare context.
Skills to identify, analyse, and manage key resources within healthcare organisations to promote efficiency and sustainability.
Effective decision-making, implementation strategies, and communication methods that enhance healthcare performance.
An understanding of contemporary healthcare issues including ethics, sustainability, innovation, and globalisation.
Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and analytical skills to interpret data and evaluate research effectively.
Professional research and project management abilities applicable to healthcare environments.
Interpersonal, teamwork, and leadership skills suitable for multicultural and multidisciplinary settings.
An entrepreneurial mindset with the capacity to innovate and develop business strategies in healthcare.
Designed with direct input from healthcare industry professionals to ensure employability relevance.
Delivered by experienced lecturers with extensive backgrounds in business and healthcare management.
Offers practical, career-focused learning that integrates theory with workplace application.
Includes modules that encourage innovation, entrepreneurship, and ethical leadership in healthcare.
Provides access to ARU London’s Employability Service, which supports career development through CV workshops, interview training, and industry connections.
Offers flexible pathways for progression into advanced study or direct entry into professional healthcare management roles.
Minimum Age: 18 years
Applicants must provide evidence of their highest academic qualification, which may include:
Minimum Age: 21 years
Applicants who do not meet formal academic entry criteria may apply through the Work Route. This route recognises relevant professional experience in the field, or related industries as an alternative pathway into higher education. Some exceptions may apply for applicants with professional experience in other fields. This entry route ensures that motivated and experienced candidates can progress academically and professionally.
If English is not the first language, applicants must complete an approved free English language test that assesses reading, writing, speaking, and listening skills. Equivalent qualifications may also be accepted.
All applicants are required to attend an interview with a member of the admissions team as part of the selection process.
The assessments are specifically designed to help students gain a better grasp of the industry. Students will be encouraged to reflect on real-life problems and issues in order to solidify their knowledge and understanding. This program employs the following assessment activities:
Coursework, reports, and essays that assess analytical and critical thinking.
Group projects and oral presentations that develop communication and teamwork.
Examinations that test structured reasoning, evidence-based analysis, and time management.
Reflective assignments based on real and simulated workplace experiences.
A final undergraduate major project that demonstrates independent research and applied problem-solving in a healthcare management context.
Graduates from this course are equipped to pursue a wide range of careers within the healthcare and business sectors, both in the UK and internationally. Potential career paths include:
Community Development Worker
Health Service Manager
Medical Sales Manager
Healthcare Manager
Healthcare Recruitment Specialist
Care Home Manager
Further study opportunities include progression to postgraduate programmes such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) – Health and Social Care, which provides an advanced understanding of management and leadership within the healthcare industry.
The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses.
If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying.
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