Master of Health Management

Overview

• Prepare for role as manager across a number of health areas.
• Study emergency and disaster management, health services management, quality and patient safety, risk management, or a cross-specialisation.
• Graduate eligible for membership of the Australian College of Health Service Executives (ACHSE) and the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA).
• Complete in 3 semesters full-time or 6 semesters part-time.
• Graduate able to apply for entry to the Doctor of Health Science.

Details

This program is ideal for clinicians interested in an executive career in health care.

The Master of Health Management develops students’ knowledge across the broad scope of health. This course prepares graduates to provide leadership in a range of health services and programs.

Course structure

Students in the Master of Health Management complete four core units plus one of the following:

• two study areas (four units from each area)„„
• one study area (four units) plus four electives
• one study area (four units) plus a 48-credit-point thesis
• cross-specialisation (eight units from across the study areas).

Students with a research interest may undertake a 12-credit-point independent study, a 24-credit-point project or dissertation unit, or a 48-credit-point thesis unit.

Career outcomes

Health Service Managers are responsible for the business of health care. Their skills are used to develop strategies to maximise the efficient and effective delivery of health services in a diverse range of health settings. Health is a global industry and graduates have a range of employment options in both the public and private sector and an opportunity to make an important contribution to the future of health services nationally and internationally. Health services practitioners work as health service or health administration managers or officers, project officers, health insurance workers, and human resource managers.

Employment prospects in this field are excellent - locally, nationally and internationally. Employers from areas such as government health departments, hospitals, - public and private divisions of general practice, health insurance agencies, community health centres and universities have employed our graduates.

Professional recognition

The program is designed to meet the accreditation requirements of the Australian College of Health Service Executives (ACHSE) and the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA).

ACHSE accreditation will allow graduates who are Associate Members to become Associate Fellows.

RACMA accreditation will allow graduates of the Masters program who are medical degree graduates to meet the entry requirement for RACMA Fellowship. The Fellowship is a nationally recognised specialist qualification.

Course articulation

Graduates of the masters program may apply for entry to the Doctor of Health Science course.

Units

Course structure

Students in the Master of Health Management complete four core units plus one of the following:

• two study areas (four units from each area)
• one study area (four units) plus four electives
• one study area (four units) plus a 48-credit-point thesis
• cross-specialisation (eight units from across the study areas)
• students with a research interest may undertake a 12-credit-point independent study, a 24-credit-point project or dissertation unit, or a 48-credit-point thesis unit.

Study areas

The following study areas are offered:

• Emergency and Disaster Management
• Health Services Management
• Quality and Patient Safety
• Risk Management
• a cross-specialisation (where no study area is undertaken but students study across a variety of fields).

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree in a relevant area (or equivalent) from a recognised institution.

Applicants may be admitted on the basis of relevant work experience, other qualifications, or professional or research experience at the discretion of the Head, School of Public Health.

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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