Course code: PQ31
Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership
Course overview
Develop your leadership skills to navigate complex health environments
Healthcare delivery is complex and to be effective, leaders require skills in managing teams, critical thinking and strategic leadership during challenging and disruptive situations. The Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership at QUT Online will develop your foundational management skills and a broad understanding of the challenges and complexity of modern healthcare delivery.
6 months full-time
Duration
AUD $ 13,400
Estimated Total Fees
Why this course
Our Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership will develop your foundational management skills and an understanding of the complex and challenging healthcare delivery context.
Advanced standing
Gain advanced standing in the Master of Health Management and Leadership
Elective choices
Tailor 50% of your qualification with elective choices
Gain expertise
Gain expertise in targeted areas of health management in a short period
Course units
You need to complete two core units and two electives for a total of 48 credit points.
12 credit points
12 credit points
Choose two units from the list below
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
12 credit points
Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership with the following:
6 months full-time
- A completed recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline;
or
- A completed recognised diploma qualification in any discipline with at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience which includes at least one year full-time (or equivalent) in a supervisory or leadership role;
or
- Current registration within your field of practice with a nationally recognised professional body with at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience;
or
- For applicants working in a field of practice that does not have a nationally recognised professional body, at least seven years full-time equivalent (FTE) professional experience in a supervisory or leadership role (eg. with responsibility for decision-making, team work, quality assurance, and/or policy development).
Course outcomes
Graduates of this course will develop a broad understanding of healthcare delivery and skills in specific areas of leadership.
Skills and tools you will learn
- Problem-solving and analysis
- Adaptability
- Management principles
- Global health perspectives
- Economic insights
- Innovative practices
- Evaluate strategies
Potential career opportunities
Health Policy Advisor
Become an expert in healthcare policy and learn to impart valuable insights that influence organisational health policy in meaningful ways.
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Average Salary
$105,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4.5/5
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Industry Growth
+8.7%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2024
Policy Officer
Provide assistance to an organisation or department with policy strategy, analysis and advice.
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Average Salary
$100,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+8.7%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
This course is not accredited by any professional bodies.
Any experience in the health field could help you with this course, however it is not essential to be successful.
Yes. Upon completion of this Graduate Certificate, you can progress into our Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership, and our Master of Health Management and Leadership.
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