100% online Graduate Certificate

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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.

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Start Date
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6 months full-time

Duration

AUD $ 13,400

Estimated Total Fees

Domestic Student

Entry Criteria
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Course units

You need to complete two core units and two electives for a total of 48 credit points.

Choose two units from the list below

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.

  • Average Salary

    $105,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4.5/5

  • 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.

  • Average Salary

    $100,000

  • Industry Job Satisfaction of

    4/5

  • Industry Growth

    +8.7%

    Projected job growth in next 5 years

, 2024

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY

QUT is a university for the real world, and studying with QUT Online gives you all the opportunities to develop yourself professionally while supporting your other commitments.
Rebecca, QUT Online Graduate

Ready to apply?

Apply online by filling out an application form, or speak to a course consultant on 1300 104 196.

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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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