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Murdoch University

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Graduate Certificate in Health Administration, Policy and Leadership (GCHAPL)

  • Graduate Certificate

The health industry is changing rapidly.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
6 months full-time
Course Code
C1136, 085215D
Study Mode
In person

About this course

The health industry is changing rapidly. Change is driven by an ageing population, greater consumer expectations, digital and technological disruption, the burden of chronic diseases and a growing focus on data and privacy.

This course is designed for recent graduates, those who may be exploring a new career in the health sector, and clinical practitioners looking for an administration, policy and leadership career pathway.

You can take advantage of our expertise in health research and teaching, with the opportunity to be taught by leading experts while connecting with industry employers at a local, national and international level.

You can choose to specialise in the areas of: health administration and leadership, evaluation and policy, or health informatics and analytics. You can also take a non-specialised approach for a broader and tailored pathway.

Study locations

Perth

External

What you will learn

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

  • health economics and finance
  • strategic leadership and management
  • health policy and governance
  • policy research and evaluation
  • organisational behaviour and management
  • health analytics and informatics.

Career pathways

Health is one of Australia's largest industries, with more than one million people employed nationally. It is also our largest single employment sector here in WA, with an extra 798,000 healthcare jobs expected to become available by 2025. Source: Job Outlook Professional 2018

Careers could include:

  • Health Manager
  • Project Evaluation/Administration or Policy Officer
  • Finance Officer / Chief Finance Officer
  • Health Business Analyst
  • Health Information Officer.

This course supports the growing demand for health service professionals nationally and internationally in medical associations, consultancy firms, insurance companies, medical technology firms and agencies, hospitals, advisory boards, government departments, and non-government organisations with a health focus.