Postgraduate MUR-SHP511-2023

Leadership in Health Care

Explore the relationship between leadership, strategy and planning, along with health workforce development and organisational outcomes. Sharpen your current skills in leading, or step up to the challenge.

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$1,965 $2,215

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Duration

15 weeks

Study method

100% Online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

31 Jul 2023

This research-based university in Perth has a strong interdisciplinary focus and a reputation for outstanding teaching and ground-breaking research. With more than 25,000 students and 2,400 staff from over 90 countries, and campuses in Dubai and Singapore, Murdoch embraces free thinking, shared ideas and knowledge to make a difference, and Open Universities Australia is certainly part of that.

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Subject details

What you'll learn

On successful completion of the subject you will be able to:

Examine leadership theory, team development theory, and the role of leaders and teams in the health care context and use these to critically reflect on your own experiences of leadership in the workplace
Analyse and describe leadership ethics, integrity, emotional intelligence and core competencies for effective leaders
Evaluate the role and function of leadership in strategic planning, stakeholder management and workforce development, and the relationship with organisational outcomes
Analyse and explain the relationship between leadership and operational and strategic risk, and leadership and lean thinking
Apply leadership theory and current research to improve skills and performance and promote reflective practice in the context of health care leadership

Topics covered

- Foundations of leadership.
- Leadership starts at home.
- Leading the team.
- Leadership and the organisation - operational leadership.
- Leadership and the organisation - strategic leadership.
- Future directions of health care leadership.

Entry requirements

Others

Enrolment in a Graduate degree.

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject introduces students to leadership in diverse health care environments. It explores the complexities and challenges of strategic leadership and examines theoretical and contemporary evidence-based practice perspectives within the context of the Australian Health Care System and current research. The relationships between leadership, strategic planning, health workforce development and organisational outcomes are discussed. This subject is suitable for health professionals working in leadership and management roles, and those aspiring to do so.

Please Note: All students studying at Murdoch University will need to complete the compulsory unit, Murdoch Academic Passport (MAP100), which only takes 2-3 hours to complete online. Find out more: http://goto.murdoch.edu.au/MurdochAcademicPassport.

Assessments

Assessment in this subject provides opportunities for students to demonstrate knowledge and understanding, analysis and evaluation skills, critical reflection and application of theoretical concepts to practice. Additionally, these assessments allow students to further develop with academic and professional communication skills. Detailed feedback is provided for all assessments (except the Quiz) to facilitate student learning and achievement of unit learning outcomes.

Online Forum (30%)
Leadership Development Review (40%)
Online Question & Answer Assessment (30%)

Textbooks

For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).

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