Sydney Professional Certificate in Leadership in Health

This certificate is designed for current and future leaders in the dynamic field of health focusing on strategy and leadership skills required for successful innovation.The Sydney Professional Certificate in Leadership in Health consists of two postgraduate units of study that combine online and intensive on-campus teaching.

This professional certificate explores how successful innovation in health care happens at all levels - system, organisational and personal.It starts with a focus on the ‘business of health’ that is embedded in the complex mix of public and private sectors - in both funding and delivery.

Students will explore the financial, policy and regulatory eco-systems in which health care is financed and delivered.

Case studies develop a critical understanding of public and private sector health industry business models.

With this background, students will undertake practical exercises to develop and document strategy in an organisation of their choosing.

How to go about implementing this strategy by will be linked to the ‘leadership of health’ through consideration of leadership theory so as to develop an understanding of leadership both in terms of personal style and inside organisations.

Units of study:Please see below under What you’ll study for unit of study details.Who should study this course?Public health and health professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of leadership within the health industry.

What you'll study