Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership
1 year or part-time equivalent
Duration
Course overview
Coordinate health services to deliver better outcomes
The effective management of health services is of vital importance to both the health sector and the broader community. Health service managers are responsible for the business of health care. Their skills are used to develop strategies to maximise the efficient, effective and equitable delivery of health services in a diverse range of health settings. The Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership degree is designed to equip students with the knowledge, competencies and professional attitudes to undertake managerial roles and to provide leadership within the health sector.
Why this course
The skills you gain in our Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership will fully prepare you to advance your career and make a difference as a leader in health services.
Tailoring
Flexibility to tailor your qualification and choose two elective units
Accreditation
Accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM)
Skills diversity
Diversity of units and skill developed
Course units
You need to complete six core units and two electives for a total of 96 credit points.
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Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership with the following:
1-year program
- A completed recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in health, business or law
or
- a completed recognised bachelor’s degree in any other discipline with at least three years (full-time or equivalent) experience working in health management at a middle to senior level. Middle to senior-level experience is defined as experience in supervising or leadership (e.g. with responsibility for decision-making, teamwork, quality assurance and/or policy development).
Course outcomes
Graduates of this course will be skilled across a range of topics and will be able to analyse complex situations and make informed decisions that support efficient and outcomes-led healthcare delivery.
Skills and tools in this course
- Adaptability
- Analysis of complex situations
- Communication to a diverse audience
- Lead change
- Manage projects
- Stakeholder engagement
Potential career opportunities
Facilities manager
Direct the daily operations of buildings and other facilities belonging to a public or private organisation.
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Average Salary
$115,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+4.2%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Human resources manager
Lead a team to foster a productive and safe work environment for employees.
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Average Salary
$130,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+16.3%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Program manager
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Average Salary
$125,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+12.1%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Policy adviser
Research, analyse and provide strategic advice on complex legal policy issues and support their implementation.
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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%
, 2025
Change manager
Manage the smooth implementation of large changes to an organisation.
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Average Salary
$145,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+32.2%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
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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 Diploma, you can progress to our Master of Health Management and Leadership.
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