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University of Newcastle

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Master of Applied Management (Nursing)

  • Masters (Coursework)

The University of Newcastle Master of Applied Management (Nursing) perfectly blends your existing clinical experience with advanced learning in key leadership, management and business disciplines.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
11249
Study Mode
In person, Online
Intake Months
Jan, May, Aug

About this course

The University of Newcastle Master of Applied Management (Nursing) perfectly blends your existing clinical experience with advanced learning in key leadership, management and business disciplines. Key areas of learning include clinical specialties, financial management, business analysis, strategic human resource development and capacity to lead organisational change.

You will learn how to carry this knowledge from the patient bedside to the boardroom. You will unpack new clinical and managerial tools to address clinical, ethical, fiscal, logistical and resource management challenges.

Study locations

Online Study

Online

What you will learn

The Master of Applied Management (Nursing) allows you to be in control of your learning pathway. The fundamental courses you will complete include:

  • Leadership and Management in Practice
  • Leading Change in Practice
  • Introduction to Research in Healthcare

You can then decide which remaining five courses will best suit your career objectives, with diverse study areas on offer including Infection Control, Palliative Care Practice, Human Resource Management, Managing Under Uncertainty and Globalisation among others.

Career pathways

The Master of Applied Management (Nursing) will arm you with a solid foundation in the practical application of contemporary inter-professional leadership techniques and management practices. Upon completion, you will be able to apply your acquired skills to successfully lead a team, particularly in times of change, resource constraint or uncertainty.

Graduates will be able to take on advanced roles within the health care field such as:

  • Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consultant
  • Clinical Nurse Manager
  • Integrated Team Leader
  • Nursing Unit Manager
  • Operational Manager
  • Director of Nursing and Midwifery; or
  • Positions at an executive leadership level within a complex health system.