Overview
Duration
1.5 YEARS
Scholarship
YES
Fee
AU $34,500 PER YEAR
Intake
FEB, JULY, NOV
You will study a wide ranging and diverse base of specialist health management courses. If you are a graduate or manager in health, aged or community care services and you want to develop your skills and understanding of contemporary health or social care management issues, these degrees will help you achieve your goals. Through flexible teaching and research options, you will learn about key areas of health sector policy, governance, operations and evidence-based practice management.
You will develop skills and knowledge in current management theory and practice, develop your leadership skills and style and gain an in-depth understanding of health workforce planning. You will also learn about managing human resources, planning and implementing health programs, and managing performance and health budgets from respected industry practitioners and academics. Additionally, you will develop skills in strategic decision making and change management and an understanding of the role of innovation and the application of technology in health services management.
You will develop research and project management skills that will provide a sound basis for your current work role and your future endeavours.
Duration
The Master of Health Services Management offers a range of different durations depending on your prior studies and work experience.
You may be eligible to complete this program in 1.5 years full time, or part-time equivalent, if you have:
Bachelor, related discipline
You may be eligible to complete this program in 1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent, (with 40 credit points of advanced standing) if you have:
*Bachelor Honours, related discipline OR
*Graduate Certificate, related discipline OR
*Graduate Diploma, related discipline
Related degrees
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management – 3082
Graduate Certificate in Digital Health – 3336
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership – 3280
Master of Advanced Health Services Management – 5627
Note: Progression through this program suite is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Program accreditation
This degree is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM).
Professional recognition
Students who complete this degree may be eligible for membership to the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM).
Attendance information
The Master of Health Services Management is offered full time and part-time delivered fully-online and at our South Bank campus. . As a student of Health Services Management you can choose your attendance mode according to your personal and work commitments.
You will be classed as a part-time student if you are enrolled in less than 30 credit points per trimester. As a part-time student, you will generally attend 6 hours of scheduled classes per week.
As a full-time student, you will generally attend 12 hours of scheduled classes per week throughout the trimester.
Classes may be scheduled during the day and evening throughout the week to accommodate part-time and working students unavailable to attend classes during the day.
The Master of Health Services Management is offered fully online. You can access course materials, participate in learning activities, lodge assessment items and access support services via the University's teach platform Learning@Griffith. There is no requirement for on-campus attendance and access to a reliable computer with internet connection is essential. Internet-fully on-line, if it suits you, some courses may be taken at the South Bank campus.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
My career opportunities
You may find opportunities in Australia and overseas in various roles in health and social care leadership, policy, governance, quality and safety.
