
Health management courses
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Interested in healthcare but drawn to leadership, strategy and problem solving? Health management could be the career path you’re looking for.
Health management professionals keep services running smoothly—overseeing operations, managing teams, and ensuring safe, high-quality care. From hospitals and aged care facilities to community health centres and private practices, their work is essential to better outcomes.
Whether you’re moving into healthcare from another field, or stepping up into a leadership role, you can find flexible online health management courses through Open Universities Australia.
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Online health management degrees
Undergraduate
USA-BHC-DEGTake the lead in health administration or policy
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
Master of Advanced Practice (Supply Chain and Logistics)
Postgraduate
TAS-SCL-MASSeize your future as a supply chain manager
- Study method
- 100% online
Postgraduate
GRF-NSC-MASFor registered nurses ready to progress to health leadership
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent
Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management in Healthcare
Postgraduate
ACU-LMH-GDITake the lead in healthcare settings
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
Bachelor of Health Service Management
Undergraduate
UAD-HSM-DEGLead the health services that care for your community’s wellbeing
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
Undergraduate
ECU-COM-DEGCombine essential business skills with a commerce specialisation
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management
Postgraduate
MUR-HMG-GCEStep up to leadership in nursing and health care
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership (Aspiring Leaders)
Postgraduate
UND-NLM-GCEFor registered nurses seeking leadership capabilities
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
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Health management study FAQs
What is a health management course?
A health management course combines business and leadership skills with healthcare sector knowledge.
You'll learn how to keep health services running smoothly, manage teams, budgets, operations and patient care, in environments like hospitals, aged care facilities, community health centres and private clinics.
What health management courses are available online?
You'll find a study option that matches your level of experience through Open Universities Australia. Choose between:
Undergraduate degrees that provide a pathway into health service management and related fields.
Graduate certificates and diplomas designed for health professionals who want to upskill or specialise.
Masters degrees for those eager to advance into senior leadership or strategic roles within healthcare.
What will I learn in a health management course?
Depending on whether you study an undergraduate or postgraduate course, you can expect to cover topics like:
Health policy, reform and clinical governance
Leadership, strategic planning and relationship management
Economics, budgeting, resource allocation and risk management
Safety, quality assurance and evidence‑based practice
Communications and stakeholder engagement
Why should I study health management?
Health management sits at the intersection of purpose and profession. Australia’s healthcare sector is expanding rapidly, offering strong job growth, competitive salaries (often over $100,000 a year), and the chance to lead in roles that truly improve people’s lives.
What jobs can I get with a health management qualification?
A health management qualification lets you step into a career where your decisions directly impact the quality of care people receive every day.
You could work as a:
Health services manager
Medical administrator
Practice manager
Policy and planning manager
Aged care or community health manager
How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?
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