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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)
Total subjects
4
Price
$9,744
Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Credit available
Yes
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 structure
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.
The health professionals who graduate from this course will have the skills needed to work in a variety of roles, such as health administrators and managers in a variety of hospital and community settings.
Higher education
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration, an applicant must have completed a Bachelor degree in a health discipline or equivalent.
Work and Life
An applicant 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 90, minimum 25 writing
- 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).
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
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
- Resource 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.
Submission of Application to Course Complete form to ACU