Master of Health Services Management

If you are a health or medical professional looking to develop and enhance your leadership, management and business skills, this Master degree may be for you.

Make a difference to the health or aged care sector through development of policies that positively influence the provision of care for our communities.

Professionals working in aligned industries, such as engineering, accounting or ICT, may also find this a rewarding and relevant pathway to roles in health management.

In two years of full-time study (or part-time equivalent) you’ll be equipped for management roles in the health and aged care sectors.

You may be eligible for credit with relevant health or business qualifications which would reduce the time you study to 1.5 years.

For experienced managers and leaders this Master degree allows you to strengthen your experience, skills and knowledge with a formal qualification.

Entry requirements

This Master degree is designed to develop your knowledge and skills in management, administration, leadership, project management, strategic management, financial management and more.

Studying a unique blend of health and business courses will help you succeed in a health management role.

You will develop skills and knowledge to:

• Provide the overall strategic direction and management for a service, facility, organisation or centre
• Work in senior levels of management influencing high-level organisation, financial and administrative decisions
• Prepare for leadership roles in health within Australia and internationally
• Develop and strengthen project management processes to plan, manage, execute and deliver successful projects
• Develop competencies in designing rigorous quantitative research to inform healthcare knowledge, practice, and policy
• Undertake administrative operations such as reporting and budget planning
• Understand business analytics, the accounting environment and health economics within organisations.

For each course you study, you will need to allocate time for various classes such as lectures, tutorials, workshops, seminars and practicals. Plus you will need additional hours to study in your own time to complete assignments, readings and projects and contribute to online discussion forums. So as a general rule, if you are studying full-time you would need to allocate 12 – 26 hours of study when at university and 14 – 28 hours of independent study per week.

Your studies at UniSA will incorporate both professionally-focused and research-based learning, so assessment types will vary. You can expect them to include:

Learn from industry-experienced researchers and academics across health and business, giving you the opportunity to build valuable industry networks and relationships. As part of your capstone course in Health Services Management, you may be able to deliver a health service relevant project completed with an industry partner or your employer. This project will allow you to develop and apply your skills in areas including project management, health service planning or ethical considerations in health service management.

We also host regular University-wide employee master classes and employment expos, and alumni events in Australia and overseas.

Your career

As an experienced health professional, the Master of Health Services Management will provide you with an advanced postgraduate qualification, preparing you for a range of leadership and management positions in the health and ageing sectors.

Graduates can work in a wide variety of health and ageing settings in senior leadership roles such as:

• Clinical Manager
• Practice Manager
• Aged Care Manager
• Health and Welfare Services Manager
• Medical or Hospital Administrator
• Primary Health Organisation Manager
• Theatre Manager.

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Our campuses have fantastic facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, workshops, laboratories, tech zones, and areas that simulate real work environments. You’ll also find student gyms and campus sport activities to keep you active. We also offer flexible study options, with online resources available for accessing lecture recordings, virtual classrooms, library resources and learning support.

Adelaide has a variety of accommodation options to suit different requirements and budgets. Options include dedicated student accommodation or private rentals. See our long-term accommodation pages for plenty of options. If you need somewhere to live, our new student accommodation by urbanest is on Bank Street in Adelaide’s lively cultural precinct, a perfect location for students. It is within easy reach of UniSA’s city and metropolitan campuses, Rundle Mall shopping, the Central Market, Chinatown, and the West End’s vibrant nightlife. It is also across the road from the Adelaide train station, and on bus and tram routes.

Our student support services can make your life at university easier. We provide a full range of support services including academic and personal counselling. You can also access a range of services through our students association, USASA. When you become a UniSA student you can contact Campus Central for help with anything related to your degree. They will help you with your enrolment, ID cards, fees, timetables and any other questions you might have.

We have six campuses in metropolitan and regional areas, each with advanced facilities including modern lecture theatres, libraries, laboratories, and areas that simulate real work environments.