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Master of Health Management

  • Masters (Coursework)

This is an advanced-level course in healthcare management that aims to expand students' and healthcare professionals' knowledge and skills in healthcare management in the areas of people and resource management, governance, quality and safety, health economics and strategic planning, leadership...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
MHM, 106941G
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$31,200 per year
International Fees
$42,000 per year

About this course

This is an advanced-level course in healthcare management that aims to expand students' and healthcare professionals' knowledge and skills in healthcare management in the areas of people and resource management, governance, quality and safety, health economics and strategic planning, leadership of change initiatives, eHealth, technology and health research.

Entry requirements

Admission to the Master of Health Management is based on the following requirements:

  • Recognised Bachelor degree (AQF 7) or an equivalent, or higher qualification in a health-related discipline (see list below); OR
  • Successful completion of the CHS Graduate Diploma in Health Management;
    OR
  • Successful completion of the CHS Graduate Certificate in Health Management

Alternative entry

  1. Academic Requirements: Students that do not meet the entry requirements for the Master of Health Management may use the successful completion of the CHS Graduate Certificate or CHS Graduate Diploma as a pathway into the Master of Health Management program.
  2. Work Experience: Have a minimum of 3 years relevant work experience in a health-related field(s). The relevant work experience must be demonstrated through a CV and a Statement of Service, confirming the dates of employment and the position held within the organisation.

Special entry: Indigenous students, students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and students with disabilities who apply to CHS will have their applications individually assessed by the Dean. Successful applicants will be provided with ongoing support to meet their specific learning needs. CHS will review Alternate and Special Entry applications to ensure that students admitted to the course have appropriate levels of experience.

Qualifications commensurate with the requirements of an AQF Level 7 health management course and have reasonable prospects of academic success.

List of relevant health contexts: Health administration, environmental health, allied health, health information management, medicine, dentistry, nursing, psychology, clinical, research and biomedical health, human biological sciences, forensic, food and pharmacology sciences, welfare aged care, behavioural science, sport and recreation disciplines, public health, epidemiology, medical technology (Medical Lab Technologists), biomedical engineering, biomedical sciences, human physiology, exercise physiology, occupational therapy, paramedicine, physiotherapy, speech pathology and chiropractic disciplines.

International Students

Visa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.

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Study locations

Brisbane

Online

Career pathways

By completing the Master of Health Management graduates will gain the core knowledge, perspectives, skills and metacognitive abilities in key areas, such as understanding the structure and complexity of the health and social care system, governance, safety and quality in healthcare, leadership and management as well as collaborative practise in healthcare, evidence-based practice, healthcare information and technology management, healthcare change management, strategic and workforce planning in health, health finance and economics, health statistics, epidemiology and critical analysis and health management research.

Successful completion of the Master of Health Management course prepares you for managerial and leadership roles related to the delivery of health and social care services in a variety of fields, such as hospitals and community health centres, private clinics, aged care services, health planning and administration or quality assurance in government agencies, aid services and so on.