Health management courses

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Introduction to Health management

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

University of South Australia

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
University of Tasmania

Seize your future as a supply chain manager

Study method
100% online
Griffith University

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
Australian Catholic University

Take the lead in healthcare settings

Study method
100% online
Duration
1 year full time or part time equivalent
University of Adelaide

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
Edith Cowan University

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
Murdoch University

Step up to leadership in nursing and health care

Study method
100% online
Duration
6 months full time or part time equivalent
University of Notre Dame Australia

For 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:

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?

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.

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