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BA in Health Care and Longevity Management
BA in Health Care Management (delivered by Arden University)
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NEXT INTAKE
JAN & OCT, 2024
LOCATION
LUCERNE / MONTRUEX SWITZERLAND
DURATION
3 YEARS
BVIS & ITS High-End Program
This dual Bachelor equips learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the health and social care sector at a managerial level. The programme enables learners to demonstrate their skills by producing evidence from their work activities, to meet national occupational standards.
Learners will acquire care management skills in the Health and Social Care sector
Work as an effective manager in the social care industry
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Course Objectives:
Designed to give current and future age service managers and others interested in the Silver Industry the knowledge and skill set to offer services, programs, and products to older adults. Trains leaders and entrepreneurs to succeed in many fields, including:
- Managers, leaders, and executives in position of delivering exceptional services in operating extraordinary age-care institute, communities, or companies in aging service and longevity industry
- Consultant for age care, lifestyle and wellness, nutrition, health span, and longevity etc.
- Policy makers for government, international enterprise
- Scientific research and study
- Leading for health and care project for non-profitable organizations
What we offer
- A dynamic learning environment with passionate teachers and an international campus life and the Swiss Alps on your doorstep.
- Personalized career development programs.
- Close collaboration with the world's top-ranked programs.
- Prepare to succeed in a rapidly evolving workplace and stay on the cutting-edge of the industry
- Meet business challenges and opportunities with entrepreneurial foresight and creativity
- A personalized career development program and internships.
Graduate with
- BA in Health and Social Care Management
- BA in Health Care and Longevity Management (delivered by BVIS, certified by Ofqual)
Next intake
We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between the application and program start date.
January, 2024
October, 2024
Structure
During this postgraduate degree course, you’ll also study a wide range of management disciplines – with ideas, experiences, and case studies taken from organisations and thought leaders across the world.
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Year 1
TERM 1 & 2 Mandatory Units (120 credits)
- Promoting Equality, Diversity and Inclusion in Health and Social Care
- Professional Development and Academic Writing Skills
- Communication in the Caring Professions
- Principles of Health and Safety for Health Professions
- Assessment Processes in Health and Social Care Settings
- Resource Management in Health and Social Care
Elective Units (60 credits)
- Global Health Development, Trends, and Innovation
- Silver Economy
- Nutrition and Health Management
- Language development course (German or French)
INTERNSHIP
- Internship (4-6 month)
Year 2
TERM 3 & 4 Mandatory Units (120 credits)
- Working in Partnership in Health and Social Care
- Managing the Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Individuals
- Health Education and Promoting Wellbeing
- Team Management in Health and Social Care
- Professional Supervision Practice in Health and Social Care
- Research Methods in Health and Social Care
Elective Units (60 credits)
- Age-care Institute operation and Management
- Guest Experience Management and Product Design
- Guest Relation Management
- Language development course (German or French)
INTERNSHIP
- Internship (4-6 month)
Year 3
TERM 5 & 6 Mandatory Units (120 credits)
- Personal and Professional Development in Health and Social Care
- Managing Quality in Health and Social Care Settings
- Principles of Leadership and Management
- Health and Safety in Health and Social Care Settings
- Resource Management in Health and Social Care
- Research Methods for Healthcare Professionals
Elective Units (60 credits)
- Home-based age-care services business and operation
- Business Analysis and Planning
- Global Health and Sustainability
- Language development course (German or French)
INTERNSHIP
- Internship (4-6 month)
- Research Project
PARTNERS & ACCREDITATIONS
Requirements & Fees
For entry onto the program the qualifications the learners must possess:
- OTHM Level 3 degree holders have the possibility to fast-track & have no need to prove their English Language level.
- IELTS academic module 6 or equivalent English Level (or apply for internal language test)
- An honours degree in related subject or UK level 6 diploma or an equivalent overseas qualification.
- Mature learners with management experience (learners must check with the delivery centre regarding this experience prior to registering for the programme)
English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.
We highly recommend applying early. If you need a student visa, please be sure to allow 8 – 12 weeks between application and program start date.
