Master of Health Services Management

This program provides you with a wide ranging and diverse base of specialist health management courses. They are tailored for graduates or managers of health services wanting to develop their skills and understanding of contemporary health service management issues as well as for those people who will be commencing a career in the health care sector. The program provides you with skills and knowledge in modern management theory and practice including: improved understanding of health workforce planning strategic health planning and human resources management health program planning and implementation skills increased knowledge of performance management understanding of how health services are funded and how to manage health budgets develop skills in strategic decision making and change management in depth understanding of the role of technology in health management research skills in project facilitation of local and international projects the opportunity to learn from respected industry practitioners and academics work on a research project that is directly relevant to your organisation's strategic direction. Duration The Master of Health Services Management offers a range of different durations depending on your previous studies: If you have: You may be eligible to complete this program in: Bachelor, related discipline 1.5 years full-time Bachelor Honours, related discipline OR Graduate Certificate, related discipline OR Graduate Diploma, related discipline 1 year full-time (with 40 credit points of advanced standing)