Master of Advanced Health Services Management

Graduates of the Master of Advanced Master Health Services Management will have:

1. An advanced body of integrated specialist knowledge related to leading and managing complex health systems and organisations.
2. Knowledge of contemporary technologies, systems and applications of health system leadership and management approaches that are used nationally and internationally, combined with skills and abilities in regards to the use and application of data and information in research, as well as the power of research outputs and outcomes associated with high performing health organisations.
3. Knowledge of the principles and methods that underpin research within health services management, service delivery needs and health markets.
4. Advanced Knowledge of the critical nature of health system leadership and management, health policy and planning as well as reform and strategic positioning for health care.

Designed for experienced health professionals and managers, the Master of Advanced Health Services Management builds high-level expertise in healthcare leadership, governance and system reform across health, aged and community care sectors.

If you're ready to move beyond operational management into senior and executive roles, this advanced degree provides the strategic, financial and policy capability required to lead complex health services in Australia and globally.

Highlights of studying the Master of Advanced Health Services Management

• Build high-level capability in health services management, leadership and strategic decision making.
• Examine contemporary challenges in healthcare management while strengthening your ability to influence performance, accountability and long-term sustainability.
• Develop expertise in healthcare finance, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Apply health economics to support value-based care and measurable service improvement.
• Explore digital health, information systems and technology-enabled models of care.
• Choose your study pathway (electives, dissertation or work-based learning) and develop your research capability to support progression to PhD study.

Prepare for senior health leadership

The advanced structure of this degree includes dedicated foundation studies in applied ethics and law, health system design, health services and information systems, and risk management in healthcare. Combined with courses in leadership, change management and strategic decision making in health, you'll gain a deep understanding of the policy environments, governance structures and performance frameworks that underpin healthcare systems. You'll be positioned to guide organisations through reform, workforce challenges and increasing service demand.

Research, industry or specialist focus

Tailor your degree to align with your professional goals. Select from a range of electives or undertake a substantial dissertation to build advanced research capability. You may also complete a structured work-based learning experience, translating theory into practice within a health service organisation.

Recommended study pattern

The Master of Health Services Management is offered full time and part-time online and at our South Bank campus. As a student of Health Services Management you can choose your attendance mode according to your personal and work commitments.

You will be classed as a part-time student if you are enrolled in less than 30 credit points per trimester. As a part-time student, you will generally attend 6 hours of scheduled classes per week.

As a full-time student, you will generally attend 12 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester.

Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week to accommodate part-time and working students unavailable to attend classes during the day.

International students residing outside Australia may enrol in this program. International students must be enrolled in at least 30 credit points per trimester.

The Master of Advanced Health Services Management is offered fully online. You can access course materials, participate in learning activities, lodge assessment items and access support services via the University's teach platform Learning@Griffith. There is no requirement for on-campus attendance and access to a reliable computer with internet connection is essential. Internet-fully on-line, if it suits you, some courses may be taken at the South Bank campus.

As a guide, core subjects in this degree can include:

• Financing Health and Social Care 
• Change Management in Dynamic Healthcare Systems
• Healthcare Systems 
• Leadership in Management for Health Services

Plus there’s a selection of electives to choose from. As part of your application, you’ll be guided through how to get the right degree structure in place for you. 

Award requirements

For the award of Master of Advanced Health Services Management (MAdvHServMgt), you must successfully

Complete 160 credit points comprising:

• 40 credit points for all Foundation Module, and
• 80 credit points for all Core Module, and
• 40 credit points for Flexible Module

Exit points

To be eligible to exit the Master of Advanced Health Services Management program, you must meet the requirements of the 3082 - Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management program.

To exit, you should apply for a program transfer.

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $36,000

The amounts shown here are 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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To be eligible for this program, you must have:

• a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher)

English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this program are as follows:

• A minimum overall band score of 6.5 on IELTS (Academic) with no sub-score of less than 6.0
• OR an overall score of 79 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with no sub-score less than 19 (applies to tests taken prior to 21 January 2026)
• OR an overall score of 4 in the internet-based (iBT) TOEFL with a minimum score of 4 in each of the listening, reading, and writing skills, and a minimum score of 3.5 in speaking skills (applies to tests taken on or after 21 January 2026)
• OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
• OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on Cambridge C1 Advanced or Cambridge C2 Proficiency
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50 (applies to tests taken prior to 7 August 2025)
• OR an overall score of 55 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 47 (applies to tests taken on or after 7 August 2025)
• OR an overall score of 70 in the LanguageCert Academic
• OR an overall score of 59 in the Michigan English Test (MET)

English test results must be no more than two years old.

International students who successfully complete the Direct Entry Program (DEP) will satisfy the English Language requirements for this Griffith degree.

The Direct Entry Program (DEP) is not available for Domestic students.

Applicants should refer to the English language requirements section of the following University procedure for exceptions to these overall requirements:

• Admission Procedure

If you do not meet the University's specified English language requirements, you may wish to contact the Griffith English Language Institute to increase your eligibility for entering a Griffith University program. This Institute offers a number of English language and other courses at both its Brisbane and Gold Coast branches.

• Griffith English Language Institute

Reduce the time it takes to finish your degree. You can apply to Griffith to recognise your prior learning, including: 

• Formal learning through courses completed at uni and TAFE. 
• Informal learning through workplace experience or volunteer training. 
• Non-formal learning through social experiences and hobbies.

There are placements associated with this program. Students undertaking placements may need to complete additional professional practice requirements, which may include vaccinations, licensing, certificates, and online training.

For more details, please contact HSMplacements@griffith.edu.au