Unlike when you study through a traditional university, you can enrol you in most of the undergraduate subjects available through our website instantly. Enrol in the subjects you’re interested in, and as soon as your study materials arrive, you can start learning online. As you start completing your subjects, you’ll eventually need to apply to your uni to formally enter your degree. Enrolling in subjects is a great way of becoming eligible and applying successfully. Check out the Registering in this degree section on the degree page you're interested in for more information. Postgraduate subjects are different. Most of them are restricted, meaning you’ll have to apply for entry and be accepted before you can start studying online. You’ll find information about the application process on the postgraduate degree page that you’re interested in. Enrolling is easy. You can enrol online or over the phone with a student advisor .

Health management courses

Lead staff and services through changes in healthcare

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Introduction to Health management

With a qualification in health management comes the confidence to innovate and take the lead. Health management professionals make ethical decisions in the best interests of patients, staff, and their organisation. A current qualification is your ticket to remaining relevant in healthcare today, and a blueprint to lead healthcare staff and services into tomorrow.

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Online health management degrees

Bachelor of Health Science

UndergraduateUSA-BHC-DEG

Take the lead in health administration or policy

Study method: 100% online
Duration: 3 years full time or part time equivalent

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Master of Advanced Practice (Supply Chain and Logistics)

PostgraduateTAS-SCL-MAS

Seize your future as a supply chain manager

Study method: 100% online

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Master of Nursing Science

PostgraduateGRF-NSC-MAS

For registered nurses ready to progress to health leadership

Study method: 100% online
Duration: Approx. 1.5 years full time or part time equivalent

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Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management in Healthcare

PostgraduateACU-LMH-GDI

Take the lead in healthcare settings

Study method: 100% online
Duration: 1 year full time or part time equivalent

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Bachelor of Health Service Management

UndergraduateUAD-HSM-DEG

Lead the health services that care for your community’s wellbeing

Study method: 100% online
Duration: 3 years full time or part time equivalent

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Bachelor of Commerce

UndergraduateECU-COM-DEG

Combine essential business skills with a commerce specialisation

Study method: Online & on-campus
Duration: 3 years full time or part time equivalent

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Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management

PostgraduateMUR-HMG-GCE

Step up to leadership in nursing and health care

Study method: 100% online
Duration: 6 months full time or part time equivalent

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Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership (Aspiring Leaders)

PostgraduateUND-NLM-GCE

For registered nurses seeking leadership capabilities

Study method: 100% online
Duration: 6 months full time or part time equivalent

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How do I enrol?

Here at Open Universities Australia, we make enrolling online as straightforward as possible. To get started, find the course for you by browsing the options on this page. You can also compare different qualifications using our handy comparison tool, or request help from one of our student advisors.

When you’ve made your choice, click ‘Apply now’ on the relevant course page and follow the prompts to begin your enrolment. We’ll ask you to supply some supporting documentation, including proof of your identity, your tax file number, and a unique student identifier (USI) during this process.

Your university will get in touch with you via email to confirm whether or not your application has been successful.

Please note that enquiries and applications for some courses are handled directly by the university. If this is the case, it will be indicated on the course listing page.

For more information about enrolment, read our online self-service enrolling instructions. If you get stuck at any time, contact us and we’ll talk you through it.

How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?

Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.

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Why should I study online through Open Universities Australia?

There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.

You can enrol without entry requirements We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there.
You have total control over how you study Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you.
You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students.
We’ll help you navigate the university world Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.

What does a health management course cover?

While subjects vary between courses, most cover business topics and the health system. Learn to take the lead in healthcare with exceptional administration and management skills. Master contemporary professional management practices including mentoring, clear communication, delegation, leading by example, and consistent and transparent actions. Sharpen your financial management skills. Consider human factors, hire the right people, and retain them. With expert guidance from experienced academics, you’ll deepen your knowledge of the health system. Explore theory, practice, and the latest thinking in health management. Deep dive into the workings of healthcare workplaces. Learn and engage in the principles of health service management. Envision future directions of health services.

Health management course highlights

Hear insights from industry experts and academics.
Engage with local and national leaders in the field.
Gain interdisciplinary experience through cohort networking.

Health management course specialisations

Improve both quality and safety in patient care and facilities.
Apply research outcomes to your own work settings or policy environment.
Explore sector specific specialisations including aged care and nursing.

Health management careers

Through Open Universities Australia, you can apply your practical studies with leading Australian universities to a range of healthcare environments. Gain entry to, or progress your career in health services management, humanitarian organisations, social welfare management, and public and private hospital and community settings. In general, health management courses appeal to:

Clinical leaders looking to formalise or specialise.
Managers in other fields preparing to transition to healthcare.
Senior practitioners embarking on their own private practice.

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