Master of Health Services Management

Graduates of the Master of Health Services Management will have:

1. Advanced and specialist knowledge of clinical leadership and health informatics and knowledge of leading and managing complex health systems and organisations.
2. Advanced 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. 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.

Gain the expertise to lead in today's complex healthcare environment with a Master of Health Services Management. Designed for health professionals, clinicians and managers across health, aged and community care, this degree builds advanced capability in healthcare management, health policy, governance and value-based care.

Highlights of studying the Master of Health Services Management

• Explore contemporary issues in health services management while strengthening your leadership, strategic and analytical skills for health, aged and social care sectors.
• Gain expertise in health workforce planning and human resource management.
• Strengthen your knowledge of healthcare finance, budgeting and resource allocation.
• Explore digital health technologies, informatics and government policy frameworks.
• Apply health economics to promote effectiveness, efficiency and equity in care delivery.
• Develop research capability to support evidence-based management.
• Eligible students may receive credit for approved recognised prior study and/or relevant professional experience, so you may gain a masters qualification in as little as 1 year of full-time study.

Lead with confidence in complex healthcare systems

Through advanced study in leadership, change management and strategic decision making, you'll develop the capability to lead teams, influence stakeholders and guide organisations through reform and system-wide transformation. You'll gain practical skills in planning, evaluation, negotiation and implementation, enabling you to respond effectively to technological advancement, workforce complexity and increasing service demand across health and aged care settings.

Future-focused health management expertise

Digital transformation is redefining healthcare delivery. Build your expertise in digital health, informatics and technology-enabled care. By integrating healthcare finance, health economics and real industry scenarios, you'll learn to allocate resources responsibly, confidently manage budgets and support value-based models that prioritise quality and sustainability.

Recommended study pattern

The Master of Health Services Management is offered full time and part-time delivered online and on 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.

The Master of 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:

• Health Workforce Planning and Management 
• Change Management in Dynamic Healthcare Systems
• Leadership in Management for Health Services
• Digital Health

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 Health Services Management (MHServMgt), you must successfully complete 120 credit points for one of the following:

• 120 credit points for all Pathway 1 - duration 1 year (80CP of study and 40CP for prior learning), or
• 120 credit points for all Pathway 2 - duration 1.5 years (120CP of study - related degree), or
• 120 credit points for all Pathway 3 - duration 1.5 years (120CP of study - any degree)

Exit points

To be eligible to exit the 5586 - Master of Health Services Management you must meet the requirements of the 3082 - Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management program.

To exit, you should apply for a program transfer.

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Indicative total fee $45,000

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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You can complete this program in 1 year or 1.5 years depending on your prior study and work experience

To be eligible for this program you must meet one of the following criteria:

1 year duration (80CP)

• a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline and two years relevant work experience 

1.5 year duration (120CP) - Flexible entry

• a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related discipline

Students wishing to undertake a dissertation should choose this option

1.5 year duration (120CP) - Foundation entry 

• a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) 
• a combination of alternative admission criteria such as formal, informal and non-formal learning deemed to be equivalent to the above

Related discipline includes allied health, biomedical health, clinical leadership, environmental health, health services management, medicine, nursing, psychology, public health

Relevant work experience includes clinical roles in healthcare; management, administration, support or services in a healthcare or business setting

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.