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.

This program will give you the opportunity to study a diverse base of specialist health management courses. If you are a graduate or manager in health, aged or community care services and you want to develop your skills and understanding of contemporary health or social care management issues, these degrees will help you achieve your goals. Through flexible teaching and research options, you will learn about key areas of health sector policy, governance, operations, and value-based care.

By strengthening your knowledge and skills in current management practice, you will develop leadership skills that enable you to drive transformation change in health service organisations and systems. You will also learn about managing human resources, planning and implementing health programs, and managing performance and health budgets from respected industry practitioners and academics. Additionally, you will develop skills in change management and an understanding of how to facilitate innovation in health, aged, and social care environments.

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.

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 $38,250

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 admission into the Master of Health Services Management, an applicant should hold one of:

Pathway 1 -1 year program (80CP)

• a recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related* discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale; AND
• a minimum 2 years full-time (or equivalent) relevant professional experience in a related* health field or business-related field, including administrative, support and/or clinical roles

Pathway 2 - 1.5 years program (120CP)

• A recognised Bachelor degree (or higher) in a related* discipline with a minimum grade point average of 4.0 using a 7.0 scale.
• Students wishing to undertake a dissertation should choose this option.

Pathway 3 - 1.5 years program (120CP)

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

 *Related: 

Allied Health, Biomedical Health. Clinical Research Environmental Health, Health Services Management, Medicine, Nursing, Psychology, Public Health 

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 a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
• OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
• 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 C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
• OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.

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

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.