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Master of Health Services Management

  • Masters (Coursework)

You will study a wide ranging and diverse base of specialist health management courses.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time
Course Code
5586, 080408B
Study Mode
In person, Online
Domestic Fees
$22,500 per year / $33,750 total
International Fees
$31,000 per year / $46,500 total

About this course

You will study a wide ranging and diverse base of specialist health management courses. If you are a graduate or manager in health, aged or community care services and you want to develop your skills and understanding of contemporary health or social care management issues, these degrees will help you achieve your goals. Through flexible teaching and research options, you will learn about key areas of health sector policy, governance, operations and evidence-based practice management.

You will develop skills and knowledge in current management theory and practice, develop your leadership skills and style and gain an in-depth understanding of health workforce planning. You will also learn about managing human resources, planning and implementing health programs, and managing performance and health budgets from respected industry practitioners and academics. Additionally, you will develop skills in strategic decision making and change management and an understanding of the role of innovation and the application of technology in health services management.

You will develop research and project management skills that will provide a sound basis for your current work role and your future endeavours.

Duration

The Master of Health Services Management offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies:

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OR
Graduate Certificate, related discipline
OR
Graduate Diploma, related discipline



1 year full-time (with 40 credit points of advanced standing)

Entry requirements

To apply for admission into the Master of Health Services Management, a student should:

  • hold a suitable Bachelor degree in a related field (Public Health, Health Services Management, Environmental Health, Allied Health, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Clinical, Research and Biomedical Health) OR
  • hold a suitable Level 8 qualification (Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Bachelor Honours Degree) in a related field (Public Health; Health Services Management; Environmental Health; Allied Health, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Clinical, Research and Biomedical Health). Students admitted with one of these qualifications will be admitted to the Master of Health Services Management with Advanced Standing and required to complete an 80 credit points Masters OR
  • have completed one of the following Griffith Graduate Certificates*:
    • Graduate Certificate in Digital Health (3336)
    • Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (3082) or Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management (3317)
    • Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership (3280)

* Students applying for admission via this pathway may be eligible for Advanced Standing or specified credit of up to 40 credit points depending on courses completed in the Griffith Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management program. Credit applications for other Graduate Certificate programs are assessed individually and will require assessment of similarity in learning outcomes.

Applicants with extensive experience in health services management who do not hold qualifications listed in the requirement s above may be admitted to the Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management, Graduate Certificate of Digital Health or Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership, with progress to the Master of Health Services Management being dependant on a minimum pass grade in all courses.

Study locations

South Bank

Online

Career pathways

You may find opportunities in Australia and overseas in various roles in health and social care leadership, policy, governance, quality and safety.

Credit for prior study or work

Griffith University grants credit and recognition of prior learning which may relate to prior formal learning or prior informal and non-formal learning. For more information, please visit the following website:

  • Credit transfer

Griffith's innovative Credit Precedent Database allows you to find out what credit decisions have been made in the past. These precedents will give you an idea of what you can expect.

  • View credit precedents for this program

How to apply

To apply, add this program to your shortlist at the top of this page or apply for this program now (a maximum of three preferences is allowed).

Griffith will assess your first preference and will only assess subsequent preferences if you are not successful.

Once you have submitted your application, you will be sent an email about how to track your application.

For a full list of your incomplete or submitted applications, please view your application list.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Griffith University.
84.6%
Overall satisfaction
81.2%
Skill scale
83.2%
Teaching scale
89.8%
Employed full-time
$80.1k
Average salary