Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership

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:

1. Adaptability.
2. Analysis of complex situations.
3. Communication to a diverse audience.
4. Lead change.
5. Manage projects.
6. Stakeholder engagement.

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.

Recommended study pattern

You need to complete six core units and two electives for a total of 96 credit points.

Core units:

• Contemporary Health Management
• Health System Challenges and Opportunities
• Population Health
• Leadership in Health Care
• Health Economics: Applications and Policy
• Healthcare Law and Ethics.

Elective units:

Choose 2 from the following:

• Disaster Risk Management in Health and Community Services
• Disaster Planning and Preparedness
• Disaster Response and Recovery
• Leadership in Disaster Management
• Quality Management in Health
• Policy, Governance and Justice
• Healthy Ageing.

Award requirements

To qualify for the award of the Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership, students must complete a total of 96 credit points.

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Indicative total fee $28,100

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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• 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).