Master of Health Management

This program is ideal for clinicians interested in pursuing a management or executive career in health policy or health care.

The Master of Health Management develops students' knowledge across the broad scope of health.

This course prepares graduates to provide leadership in a range of health services and programs.

Students may choose to complete a specialisation in emergency and disaster management, health law, health policy and planning, quality and patient safety, or a cross-specialisation.

Note, the specialisation is not part of the award title and does not appear on the graduation parchment.

Domestic Students

Students who have been awarded advanced standing and are undertaking the 1.5 year program are required to complete a total of 144 credit points for the award of the degree.

· You must complete six core units and one research methods unit.

· You must also complete a 24 credit point research project, 24 credit point internship or 48 credit point dissertation.

· If you wish to undertake a specialisation, then you will need to complete two core units from the specialisation and undertake your project or internship in that field.

· You may choose electives from across the program to complete your 144 credit points.

Students undertaking the 2 year program are required to complete 192 credit points of study.

· You must complete six core units and one research methods unit.

· You must also complete a 24 credit point research project, 24 credit point internship or 48 credit point dissertation.

· If you wish to undertake a specialisation, then you will need to complete at least two core units from the specialisation and either complete two other units from the choices available or undertake your project or internship in that field.

Students who wish to proceed to a research higher degree (e.g. PhD) should undertake a dissertation.

Professional recognition

The program is designed to meet the accreditation requirements of The Australasian College of Health Service

Managers (ACHSM) subject to their experiential and other requirements.

The MHM also meets the academic component for medical practitioners who are seeking Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). Obtaining Fellowship is subject to the other experiential and examination requirements of RACMA.

International Students

Students who have been awarded advanced standing and are undertaking the 1.5 year program are required to complete a total of 144 credit points for the award of the degree.

· You must complete six core units and one research methods unit.

· You must also complete a 24 credit point research project, 24 credit point internship or 48 credit point dissertation.

· If you wish to undertake a specialisation, then you will need to complete two core units from the specialisation and undertake your project or internship in that field.

· You may choose electives from across the program to complete your 144 credit points.

Students undertaking the 2 year program are required to complete 192 credit points of study.

· You must complete six core units and one research methods unit.

· You must also complete a 24 credit point research project, 24 credit point internship or 48 credit point dissertation.

· If you wish to undertake a specialisation, then you will need to complete at least two core units from the specialisasion and either complete two other units from the choices available or undertake your project or internship in that field.

Students who wish to proceed to a research higher degree (e.g. PhD) should undertake a dissertation.

Professional recognition

The program is designed to meet the accreditation requirements of The Australasian College of Health Service

Managers (ACHSM) subject to their experiential and other requirements.

The MHM also meets the academic component for medical practitioners who are seeking Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA). Obtaining Fellowship is subject to the other experiential and examination requirements of RACMA.

2 year program

A recognised bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline.

1.5 year program

A recognised bachelor degree in health, business or law.

Careers and outcomes(DOM,INT)

Health service managers are responsible for the business of health care. Their skills are used to develop strategies to maximise the efficient and effective delivery of health services in a diverse range of health settings. Health is a global industry and graduates have a range of employment options in both the public and private sector and an opportunity to make an important contribution to the future of health services nationally and internationally. Health services practitioners work as health service or health administration managers or officers, project officers, health insurance workers, and human resource managers.

Our graduates have been employed in government health departments, public and private hospitals, primary healthcare services, health insurance agencies, community health services and universities.

Professional recognition(DOM,INT)

The program is designed to meet the accreditation requirements of The Australasian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM) and The Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA).

Graduate eligible for membership of the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM).

Completion of this qualification may entitle graduates to seek membership of the RACMA, subject to additional completion of the College’s supervised experience and examination requirements.