Master of Health Management and Leadership
1.5 years or part-time equivalent
Duration
Course Overview
Strategically lead in the health sector
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 Master of Health Management and Leadership is designed to equip you with the knowledge, competencies and professional attitudes to undertake managerial roles and to provide leadership within the health sector.
You also have the option of exiting early and graduating with a Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership.
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Why this course
The skills you will gain in our Master of Health Management and Leadership course will prepare you to advance your career and make a difference as a leader in health services. Apply your knowledge and understanding to a multitude of aspects within the health industry, ranging from analysis to management and policy change.
Accredited by ACHSM
Accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM)
Specialisation
Possibility of specialisation in Emergency and Disaster Management
Authentic assessments
Authentic assessments that mirror real-world scenarios
Course units
You need to complete eight core units and select four specialist units for a total of 144 credit points (each unit is 12 credit points).
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The master’s allows you to tailor your studies to your specific interests and career goals by selecting four specialist units from the list below.
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Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Master of Health Management and Leadership with the following:
1.5 years full-time
- 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);
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- completion of QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management or Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership. 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).
Note: This course is not available to international students.
Course outcomes
Graduates of this course are equipped to provide creative and evidence-based solutions to complex problems in health services. Your keen understanding of client needs leads to the best outcomes. You will find confidence in leading people and projects, drawing on your organisational and management skills.
Skills and tools you will learn
- Leadership development
- Evidence-based management practice
- Change and project management
- Strategic decision-making
- Research methods
- Critical thinking
- Analysis and ethical problem-solving
- Collaboration and communication
Potential career opportunities
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
Research Director
Involvement in academia to contribute to the education of the future workforce including research to advance and develop innovative solutions.
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Average Salary
$155,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+23.8%
, 2025
Policy Manager
Contribute to the development and evaluation of health policies that improve access, quality, and efficiency
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Average Salary
$140,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
3/5
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Industry Growth
+5.7%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Executive Director
Oversee the strategic direction and overall operations of an organisation, ensuring that it meets its mission. Common responsibilities include developing and implementing policies, managing budgets and supporting senior staff.
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Average Salary
$230,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
5/5
, 2025
Strategy Director
Develop and implement long-term plans and initiatives to enhance organisational performance, drive innovation, and achieve business goals in the healthcare sector.
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Average Salary
$170,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
3.5/5
, 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.
No, this is a master’s by coursework, not a master’s by research. However, this course can feed into a doctorate, which will then feed into a PhD.
he focus of Public Health is health prevention and promotion. There is a strong statistics and epidemiology focus so that students understand the current health status baseline and can develop policies that improve health care. The determinants of health and well-being in the community are another area of emphasis. Careers in this field include working on health campaigns development of policy, analysis of statistics and undertaking research. Studies in Health Management are for people aspiring to move into managerial and executive leadership roles in health service delivery. Our Master of Health Management and Leadership is for people wanting to step into leadership roles. Our units are strongly focused on management, leadership, and health economics. There is one Public Health unit, called ‘Population Health’, so students can understand the bigger picture of health care and design better services. This course is for anyone wanting to become a manager of teams and departments, or looking to rise through the ranks, in the health industry.
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