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Established in 1991 after amalgamating four eastern Australian Catholic tertiary institutes, Australian Catholic University now has seven campuses, from Brisbane to Melbourne and welcomes students of all beliefs. Specialising in arts, business, education, health sciences, law, theology and philosophy, ACU encourages its students to think critically and ethically and bring change to their communities and offer this online through Open Universities Australia.
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Degree details
On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration, graduates should be able to:
- Describe the key areas of specialised health administration knowledge required of practitioners in contemporary health care contexts
- Explain the significance of planning, implementing and evaluating strategies and tools necessary for effective and culturally safe administration of health services in a variety of health care settings and among diverse communities, including Indigenous peoples
- Apply advanced evidence-based knowledge and skills in health administration to analyse, generate, communicate and evaluate solutions to complex problems within the health care environment.
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- health leadership/management
- health research
- local, national or international health-related organisations,
- health practitioner regulation,
- health management consultancy,
- academia
Higher education
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration, an applicant must have::
- A Bachelor degree (or higher) or equivalent
OR
- Submit a resume alongside their formal application, demonstrating suitability for study and evidence of relevant industry experience and / or prior learning over a sustained period.
Work and Life
Students must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
English Proficiency Requirements
Students must meet English Language requirements as follows:
- IELTS: Overall score 6.5, Individual score of 6.0 in all test
- PTE: 61 with a minimum of 50 in all four communicative skills
- TOEFL: Internet based total of 79: minimum 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading and 12 in listening
- ACU English Language Test: B (65-74%)
- CAE: Overall CAE of 176, Minimum individual score of 169 in all tests
ACU will consider requests for advanced standing based on prior studies to a maximum equivalence of 2 subjects (20cp).
For further information see https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/credit-and-prior-learning
The Graduate Certificate in Health Administration equips students with skills to examine organisational culture, management concepts, governance and quality improvement within the health care workplace. Students will explore concepts relating to change management and outcomes, leadership strategies and skills, along with ethical, moral and social justice dimensions within the health care sector.
This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue a management or leadership role within their health care workplace.
Recommended Study Pattern
Students are required to follow the pattern of subject enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator
For this course students are allowed to enrol in up to 4 subjects per study term. To enrol in more than 3 subjects please contact us.
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 4 subjects from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 2 subjects from Specified Health Administration Units;
- 2 subjects from Additional Health Administration Units.
Specified Health Administration Units:
- Organisational Culture and Management
- Quality and Safety in Health Care
Additional Health Administration Units:
- Leadership in Health Care
- Workforce Management
- Policy and Planning in Health Care
- Interpreting Health Research
Award Requirements
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 4 subjects from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 2 subjects from Specified Health Administration Units;
- 2 subjects from Additional Health Administration Units.
Specified Health Administration Units
- Organisational Culture and Management
- Quality and Safety in Health Care
Additional Health Administration Units
- Leadership in Health Care
- Workforce Management
- Policy and Planning in Health Care
- Interpreting Health Research
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