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Master of Health Management and Leadership
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  • Qualification: level:

    Postgraduate
  • Duration:

    1.5 years or part-time equivalent

  • Units:

    12

  • Start date:

    Jan, Apr, Jul, Oct,

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Unite your passion for leadership and health services

If you have a passion for leadership and health services, then career advancement into a management or executive role in health policy or health care could be the choice for you.

Our Master of Health Management and Leadership will give you skills in core areas of management and the broad scope of health simultaneously as you study the inner workings of the healthcare sector. You will learn about different types of management and the activities involved. This gives you the opportunity to further develop your analytical, evaluative and political skills for your future work in complex systems and organisations characterised by constant change.

As a Health Management and Leadership graduate, you will stand out from the crowd when taking the next step in your career. With the learning outcomes of leadership skills, complex problem solving and stakeholder management, you will be fully prepared to provide leadership in a range of health services and programs.

You also have the option of exiting early and graduating with a Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership.

Real Students, Real Experiences

“I’m really proud of the fact that by having this extra knowledge behind me, I have felt as though I’ve been able to stand up and make change”

Alanah – Current student | Master of Health Management and Leadership

Start your application process today to secure your future with QUT Online.

Entry Requirements

You can gain entry into the Master of Health Management with the following:
  • A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in health, business or law; or

  • A completed recognised bachelor’s degree in any other discipline with at least 3 years (full-time or equivalent) experience working in health management and leadership 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; or

  • Completion of QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management or Graduate Certificate in Health Service Management. Units completed in the Graduate Certificate will be credited to the Master’s degree (total of 1.5-year duration with nested PQ30 or PQ31).

This course is not available to international students.

Fees:
  • Domestic fees:$39,750

    Estimated course fees. Your course fees can change depending on the units you select and any credits you receive for previous academic experience.

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Course Units

You can study full time, part time or at an accelerated pace and adjust your study load every teaching period, depending on what is happening in your life at the time. Choose up to two units every teaching period, factoring in approximately 12-15 hours of study per week and unit.

UNITS

ELECTIVE STANDARD UNITS

Choose 4

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Support

Our dedicated support team are here to help you when you need it. They are available online or over the phone seven days a week to answer all your questions. They are here to help with everything from technical support to academic questions. QUT Online has the tools and people to make your postgraduate study achievable and enjoyable.

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Career opportunities

Health Services Manager

Work at a management level to plan, implement, and coordinate various health and welfare programs and services.

Practice Manager

Run a doctor's office, group practice, medical clinic, hospital department or other medical offices.

Hospital Management

Manage an entire facility, a medical practice group of physicians, or a specific clinical area or department.

Health Services Representative

Handle a patient's highest level of service issues to ensure escalations are resolved in an efficient manner.

Learning at QUT Online

A unique opportunity

Whether you’re advancing or changing your career, studying online is the flexible way to achieve your goal, allowing you to log on and learn when it suits.

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Learning that suits you best

Fit study into your life, when it suits you. If you study on your lunch break, or after your kids are in bed, you can access everything you need, wherever you are.