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MN-2075
Dadansoddi Strategol (Strategic Analysis)
This module introduces students to techniques, tools and frameworks that will enable them to undertake basic strategic analysis. A brief introduction to different approaches to strategy will then lead to a `step by step¿ approach to analysing the strategic environment of organisations, including external drivers of change, resources, stakeholder management and organisational culture.
Mae'r modiwl hwn yn cyflwyno myfyrwyr i dechnegau, offer a fframweithiau a fydd yn eu galluogi i ymgymryd â dadansoddiad strategol sylfaenol. Bydd cyflwyniad byr i wahanol ddulliau o ymdrin â strategaeth, yn arwain at ddull `cam wrth gam¿ o ddadansoddi amgylchedd strategol sefydliadau, gan gynnwys ysgogwyr allanol o newid, adnoddau, rheolaeth rhanddeiliaid a diwylliant sefydliadol.
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MN-3058
Innovation Management - Fundamentals
Innovation is the lifeblood of the global economy, and of particular importance in science and technology-based sectors. This module provides an overview of the innovation process in organisations, including key concepts of Open Innovation, Collaboration and New Product/Service Development.
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MN-D021
Research in Practice
The research in a health and care context introduces students to the way in which research informs management practice establishing research as a core skill underpinning the MSc programme. Running through two teaching blocks, the module enables students to develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills that underpin effective research.
This module provides opportunity to become a leader in your health and care project that will focus on the latest developments including organisational purpose, innovation, and change, transformation, prudent health and care, value-based health and care development and implementation.
The principles of conducting research within a Health & Care management context will be introduced along with the ability to reflect on practice in order to embed essential skills required for successful future careers.
The module culminates in a consultancy-based project/Dissertation that provides students with practical experience in applying a range of theories and models through working with a client organisation.
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MN-D021P
Research in Practice
This module is only available to students on the MSc Advanced Health and Care Management programme.
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MN-M594
Innovation Management
Innovation is the lifeblood of the global economy. This module aims to investigate the innovation process in organisations how innovation can be encouraged and managed to generate successful new products and services.
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MN-MAH2P
Prudent Health and Care Innovation
The module builds upon the fundamental understanding of Prudent and Value-based paradigms established earlier in the Programme. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the underpinning approaches and methodologies in realising innovation for health and care based upon these approaches.Through a case-based pedagogy, it will focus upon practical experiences to analyse how these philosophies align with the challenges and opportunities of practice. It will also consider and critically appraise against wider approaches and methodologies used to inform improved health quality, outcomes and impact.
The module will introduce and draw upon theory and principles of health economics and the range of methods used to understand and measure the value of various approaches to care. The scope for innovation will be explored through social models and determinants of health and care. This will include an understanding of and exploring cases through the prism of the traditional financial systems and processes, identifying opportunities to challenge and change to prudent financial accountability. This will involve knowledge and critical appraisal of a variety of methods including; Opportunity Costing, Value Base Care, Data Analytics, Programme Budgeting and Marginal Analysis and Social Return on Investment.
The module will develop the necessary skills to ensure students are confident to evaluate the theoretical basis of these concepts and their application in practice. Through critically analysing cases and contexts, students will develop greater confidence and competence in measuring impact and outcomes of non-traditional and innovative approaches to transforming health and care. Students will be required to challenge and critique existing methods of assessing value and impact. They will be encouraged to explore, develop and test innovative methods to determine prudent impact and outcomes, using their knowledge and understanding of the situation.
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MN-MB11P
Navigating Innovation and Change: Applied
This module brings the latest insights from the areas of innovation and organisational change management and aims to equip students with the knowledge and tools to navigate key challenges within this space.
Building upon the fundamental concepts developed through Part 1, this module focuses upon further theoretical concepts and frameworks relating to development of specific innovations.
With a focus on co-creation of value, the module will examine approaches to the realisation of new goods, services and processes. Set against a backdrop of rapid technological, global, social and cultural change, students will examine innovation, organisational culture and change through the multidisciplinary perspectives of management, psychology, economics and sociology.
Successful companies and organisations of all sizes are typically characterised by innovation and the ability to be agile. This is increasingly important in today¿s global marketplace but brings with it challenges to product and service development, as well as change in organisational structures, operations and human behaviour. This module will equip students with the knowledge and skills to engage in the effective development of new products and services delivering value through navigating the innovation lifecycle, open collaboration and developing organisational structures that support rapid and sustainable change.
The module is divided into five key themes, the first three of which are a focus for Part 1, with further development and two further themes developed in co-requisite module, Part 2:
[1] A review and critical evaluation of key theories of innovation, strategy and core processes
[2] Innovation networks and multidisciplinary approaches
[3] Disruptive forces
These will be developed further, with focus on application for innovation in Part 2
[4] People, culture and change
[5] Product and service design agility
Based on this learning, students will develop a business case to successfully navigate and overcome a series of contemporary challenges in the pursuit of new product or service development. Part 1 provides the ability to work with fundamental concepts and theories, relating them to real-world concepts. This provides the foundation for Part 2, where students can move onto more application-focused concepts of development provides.
This authentic assessment reflects practice across sectors, and allows the full range of learning outcomes to be tested.
The module will develop managerial skills, synergistic thinking, critical evaluation and research skills. Students are required to think beyond the current parameters of business subjects to endorse their work. The module is also highly complementary to strategic and leadership elements of the MBA programme.
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MNBD004P
Research in Practice (Part 2)
This module is the 60-credit research module across all MSc Advanced Management Pathways.
The module introduces students to the principles and practice of management research, with a focus on application in health and care contexts. Students will explore philosophical foundations of research, approaches to project management, and a range of qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods techniques.
Through case studies, guest speakers, and applied seminars, students will develop skills in research design, literature review, data analysis and visualisation, and the critical appraisal of research methodologies. The module also examines consultancy skills and reflective practice, preparing students to manage work-based research projects and translate research findings into actionable organisational insights with impact potential.
Emphasis is placed on developing the ability to connect theory with practice, navigate methodological choices, and deliver evidence-based solutions in complex, real-world environments.
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MNBM037P
Navigating Innovation, Transformation and Change
This two-part module explores the dynamic and interrelated themes of innovation and organisational change. Part 1 introduces fundamental theories, strategies and processes underpinning innovation, with a focus on multidisciplinary approaches and the impact of disruptive forces. Part 2 builds on this foundation, exploring people, culture and agile product/service design within complex organisational contexts.
Through real-world case studies and co-creation methods, students will examine how innovation is realised in rapidly changing global environments including geopolitical shifts, technological advancements, and environmental challenges. Emphasis is placed on developing managerial and critical thinking skills to navigate innovation lifecycles, foster collaboration, and lead sustainable organisational change. The module culminates in the development of a business case addressing contemporary innovation challenges, preparing students to drive change and create value in their professional contexts.
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MNBM039P
Innovation and Value in Health and Care
There is a growing requirement for health and social care systems to adopt a value-based approach to lead organisational and system-wide transformation through innovative ideas that benefit both the patient and the organisation. The future challenges call for a new total pathway of care approach, underpinned by value-based principles, to harness new disruptive technologies and apply innovative procurement approaches to drive sustainable change.
This module explores Value-Based Health and Care (VBHC) in the context of other similar global approaches (ie. Slow Medicine, Appropriate and Effective Healthcare, Choosing Wisely) and how its adoption can drive innovation and transformational change in healthcare systems. This module examines the policy context underlying the need for change and the basis for cross-sector collaboration to deliver high value integrated care at a population and individual level. Through real-world case-based discussions drawn from the NHS in Wales and beyond, learners will critically assess how innovation and VBHC work together to deliver sustainable solutions for delivering better outcomes that matter to people.
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MNBM044P
Health and Care Innovation
This module provides a critical and applied exploration of innovation in health and care management, with particular emphasis on digital transformation, value creation, and system-level change. Students will examine how innovation, including emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and advanced data analytics, can be used to address complex challenges in health and social care delivery.
Through a case-based and interdisciplinary approach, the module explores key frameworks and methodologies for evaluating innovation, including those used in value-based care, financial modelling, and digital maturity assessments. Students will assess how innovations are designed, implemented, and scaled across care settings, including integrated care systems, and critically appraise their impact on patient outcomes, workforce dynamics, system performance, and cost-effectiveness.
The module will also discuss knowledge transfer as one of several important considerations in successful innovation. Students will explore how ideas, technologies and service delivery from other sectors can inform innovation in health and care, and how frameworks for acceptance, adoption and spread, such as NASSS and Technology Readiness Levels, can support effective implementation.
Students will develop practical and analytical skills through engagement with real or hypothetical case material, public datasets, and collaborative exercises. They will also reflect on the organisational, ethical, and infrastructural factors that influence the success of innovation efforts in diverse contexts.
By the end of the module, students will be equipped to critically evaluate the feasibility, sustainability, and system impact of innovation in health and care, with an awareness of the potential of digital technologies and interdisciplinary learning to drive transformation.
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MNBN004P
Research in Practice (Part 1)
This non-credit bearing module provides students with an essential orientation to research theory and practice in management, with emphasis on health, care, and related organisational contexts. Its purpose is to ensure that students are prepared for the 60-credit Research in Practice module that follows.
Students will be introduced to the foundations of research, including philosophical approaches, the formulation of research aims and objectives, and the basics of methodological choice across qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-methods designs. Core topics such as research ethics, the role of literature reviews, and the principles of data gathering and analysis will be explored.
Learning activities will focus on familiarising students with key concepts, research terminology, and examples of applied research through short case studies, interactive seminars, and guest talks. The module also provides opportunities to reflect on research as a professional skill and to begin shaping ideas for future projects.
The emphasis is on building confidence, ensuring a common baseline of knowledge, and equipping students with the theoretical grounding required to engage successfully in independent research later in the programme.
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PM-344
Capstone Project
The aim of this module is to provide a capstone experience to students¿ learning, through participating in their own enquiry-based research project, with guidance from an academic supervisor. The project may be laboratory or non-laboratory based, but it will always involve a research question that is drawn from the literature, and focused on a topic relevant to the life sciences. It will ask a research question and involve the critical analysis of research findings. Students will refine their oral and written communication skills to a graduate level through an oral presentation and dissertation on their research findings and conclusions.
