Postgraduate TUA-MBM-MAS-2023

Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health

Make great decisions that improve the health of populations

Combine your growing business acumen with a deeper understanding of public health issues and policies. This well-established course prepares you for demanding – and rewarding – management roles. Become a confident leader in public health.

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Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

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Price

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$45,360

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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At Torrens University Australia you can tailor your study to suit your lifestyle. Thanks to their innovative digital learning system you’ll gain the ultimate in flexibility, and still receive personalised guidance from academics and access to work placement, mentorship and internship opportunities. Online you can attend live classes or view recorded sessions, connect with lecturers and fellow students, and access content on-demand 24/7.

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2023

Degree details

What you'll learn

As one of Australia’s fastest growing universities, we take a progressive approach to learning. Our courses are co-designed, developed and delivered with industry, giving you confidence that you’ll graduate job-ready. During this course you will:

Master industry-standard business software to effectively analyse data
Apply advanced business principles to solve complex problems
Develop intervention strategies to detect and prevent diseases
Analyse financial, legal, and economic aspects of health and health policy

Career opportunities

Move up in your professional career and develop critical strategies to guide your business and employ dynamic leadership and health management skills. This course will help you critically analyse and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention, advocacy, leadership and management, and epidemiology to undertake demanding management roles in government, allied health, aid and development, hospitals and health service departments. Potential career paths include:

Entry requirements

Higher education

Torrens University Australia offers flexible entry options and study pathways, whether you’re finishing school, pursuing career progression or looking for a change. Entry requirements for this course includes:

Successful completion of a Bachelor’s degree (AQF Level 7) AND at least two years of professional experience

Work and Life

Applicants without formal qualifications at AQF7 or above may be considered for entry to the Graduate Certificate of Public Health on the basis of a combination of formal (below AQF7) or non-formal qualifications and seven years of relevant experience in a health professional role.

Applications will be assessed on a case by case basis.

English Proficiency Requirements

Standard English language requirements apply.

Visit our admissions centre for more information: https://www.torrens.edu.au/how-to-apply/admissions-criteria

Don’t meet the entry requirements? We have numerous pathway programs to get you started. Contact our Future Student Advisors to learn about alternative entry options.

Credit for previous study or work

Torrens University offers pathway opportunities to further your learning. If you have already completed a qualification you may be able to credit this against a degree with Torrens University, even if it’s from another institution. This is called Recognition of Prior Learning. Under Torrens University's Recognition of Prior Learning policy, you may be eligible for a reduction in tuition costs if you have previous study and/or work experience. Our Future Student Advisors will happily walk you through the application process.

Description

In the Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health you will further develop your cognitive, technical and creative skills to make effective decisions in a global context. You will also develop strong business acumen, and develop a deeper understanding of environmental health issues, health policies, along with knowledge of the cultural determinants of health and health programming. This course will develop strong knowledge of both disciplines to critically analyse and evaluate health promotion and disease prevention, advocacy, leadership and management and epidemiology to undertake demanding management roles in government, allied health, aid and development, hospitals and health service departments.

Tailor your study to your lifestyle thanks to our innovative digital learning system, accessible from anywhere with 24/7 personalised support. With all your course materials online, and the option to study full or part time, on-campus, online or a blend of both it's all about flexibility.

Course duration: 2 years full time, part-time options available

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

The Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health course structure comprises 16 subjects (160 credit points). The course of study is made up of:

MBA Core Subjects (8 Subjects, 2 Trimesters, 12 months or 8 months accelerated)
MPH Core Subjects (8 Subjects, 2 Trimesters, 12 months or 8 months accelerated)

Award Requirements

To qualify for the award of Master of Business Administration and Master of Public Health, the candidate must complete satisfactorily a course of study that comprises eight MBA core subjects (80 credit points) and eight MPH core subjects (80 credit points). A combined total of 160 credit points is required.