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The Management Development Programme in Healthcare Management

Take your Project Management journey to a whole new level, with deeper insights and advanced technical knowledge of the science behind projects.

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R49,000.00 (excl. VAT)

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01 Sep, 2026

Register by: 27 Aug, 2026
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The Management Development Programme in Healthcare Management

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Overview

The Management Development Programme in Healthcare Management (MDPHM) is designed for healthcare practitioners who lead and manage healthcare entities, and those who aspire to do so, whether it is a team, department or entire organization. Our curriculum equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate the complex healthcare environment ethically and effectively.

The MDP is brought to you by Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (SMU) in partnership with DigitalCampus powered by LRMG

Curriculum

Module 1: Essential business skills for healthcare

  • Building leadership skills for complex healthcare systems
  • Self-management and personal effectiveness in healthcare leadership
  • Effective business communication and collaboration skills
  • Transitioning to People Management


Module 2: Healthcare law, policy, and ethics

  • Ethics in Healthcare Management
  • Research Ethics in Healthcare Management
  • Health Law in South Africa
  • National Health Insurance (NHI) and Reform


Module 3: Principles of economics and introduction to healthcare economics

  • Economic Concepts in Healthcare
  • Microeconomics in a Healthcare Context
  • Macroeconomics in a Healthcare Context
  • Healthcare Economics


Module 4: Principles of accounting and financial management in

  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning
  • Financial Statement Analysis and Decision-Making
  • Risk Management in Healthcare Organisations


Module 5: Technology integration and innovation in healthcare

  • Science, Technology, and Innovation in the Healthcare Sector
  • Role of Research and Innovation in Healthcare
  • Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset for Innovation
  • Emerging Technologies and Commercialisation Strategies


Module 6: Management and leadership for healthcare

  • Core management functions in healthcare
  • Performance Management
  • Leadership and Decision-Making Skills

How will you learn?

Module 1: Essential business skills for healthcare

  • Building leadership skills for complex healthcare systems
  • Self-management and personal effectiveness in healthcare leadership
  • Effective business communication and collaboration skills
  • Transitioning to People Management


Module 2: Healthcare law, policy, and ethics

  • Ethics in Healthcare Management
  • Research Ethics in Healthcare Management
  • Health Law in South Africa
  • National Health Insurance (NHI) and Reform


Module 3: Principles of economics and introduction to healthcare economics

  • Economic Concepts in Healthcare
  • Microeconomics in a Healthcare Context
  • Macroeconomics in a Healthcare Context
  • Healthcare Economics


Module 4: Principles of accounting and financial management in

  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning
  • Financial Statement Analysis and Decision-Making
  • Risk Management in Healthcare Organisations


Module 5: Technology integration and innovation in healthcare

  • Science, Technology, and Innovation in the Healthcare Sector
  • Role of Research and Innovation in Healthcare
  • Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset for Innovation
  • Emerging Technologies and Commercialisation Strategies


Module 6: Management and leadership for healthcare

  • Core management functions in healthcare
  • Performance Management
  • Leadership and Decision-Making Skills

How will you learn?

Module 1: Essential business skills for healthcare

  • Building leadership skills for complex healthcare systems
  • Self-management and personal effectiveness in healthcare leadership
  • Effective business communication and collaboration skills
  • Transitioning to People Management


Module 2: Healthcare law, policy, and ethics

  • Ethics in Healthcare Management
  • Research Ethics in Healthcare Management
  • Health Law in South Africa
  • National Health Insurance (NHI) and Reform


Module 3: Principles of economics and introduction to healthcare economics

  • Economic Concepts in Healthcare
  • Microeconomics in a Healthcare Context
  • Macroeconomics in a Healthcare Context
  • Healthcare Economics


Module 4: Principles of accounting and financial management in

  • Introduction to Accounting
  • Budgeting, Forecasting, and Financial Planning
  • Financial Statement Analysis and Decision-Making
  • Risk Management in Healthcare Organisations


Module 5: Technology integration and innovation in healthcare

  • Science, Technology, and Innovation in the Healthcare Sector
  • Role of Research and Innovation in Healthcare
  • Developing an Entrepreneurial Mindset for Innovation
  • Emerging Technologies and Commercialisation Strategies


Module 6: Management and leadership for healthcare

  • Core management functions in healthcare
  • Performance Management
  • Leadership and Decision-Making Skills
Course summary
Format:

Certified Online Short Course

Duration:

8 months

Breakdown

8 months online learning, with discussion forums, individual assessments per module and group Capstone Project

Certification:

Certified Online Short Course

Language

English

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Ms. Odette Ramsingh

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Experts in this course

Leading experts in healthcare management and leadership will provide insights and deliver lectures throughout the course, including esteemed faculty from Sefako Makgatho University and experienced experts from the healthcare sector. They include:
  • Prof Chikwela Lawrence Obi (Science and Technology)
  • Prof Jannie Rossouw (Economics)
  • Prof Tim Hutton (Management and Leadership)
  • Dr HD Miniggio (Bioethics and Health Law)
  • Mr. Eminos Manyawi (Finance and Accounting)
  • Ms. Odette Ramsingh (Human resources and personal mastery)

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