Health Management

This course, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, is designed to expand your knowledge and skills in the management of health services.

It provides core competencies in health services management, including leadership, human resource and financial management of health services.

The course comprises 24 points structured into four units.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework Level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1.

apply a detailed understanding of the principles of financial and resource management to a health care context

2.

understand the difference between leadership and management

3.

critically appraise the interface between health care management theory and practice

4.

develop skills in the analysis of management problems and problem solving techniques

5.

demonstrate the interpersonal, communication and team leadership skills appropriate for senior health care managers

6.

demonstrate skills in literature review, report writing, oral presentations, verbal and visual communications

7.

demonstrate knowledge and develop skills in two areas of interest.