Graduate Certificate in Health Administration
Course information for - 2023 entry
Offered at 2 locations
- Study mode
- Online, Multi-mode
- Duration
- 0.5 year full-time or equivalent part-time
- Fees (first year)*
$10960 Fee-paying
- Start dates
-
Semester 1 intake: Not availableMidyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning July 2023Applications open April 2023
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Administration equips students with skills to examine organisational culture, management concepts, governance and quality improvement within the health care workplace. Students will explore concepts relating to change management and outcomes, leadership strategies and skills, along with ethical, moral and social justice dimensions within the health care sector.
This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue a management or leadership role within their health care workplace.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- health leadership/management
- health research
- local, national or international health-related organisations,
- health practitioner regulation,
- health management consultancy,
- academia
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration, a student must complete 40 credit points (cp).
Sample program map
| Year - Study period | Unit 1 | Unit 2 | Unit 3 | Unit 4 | Unit 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Year 1 - Semester 1 | HLSC603 Organisational Culture and Management | HLSC604 Quality and Safety in Health Care | HLSC607 Policy and Planning in Health Care | HLSC640 Interpreting Health Research |
This is a sample program only and units will vary depending on your campus and mode of study. Please refer to the handbook for the prerequisite units and the current listing.
AQF framework
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission an applicant must have:
- a Bachelor degree (or higher) or equivalent; OR
- submit a resume alongside their formal application, demonstrating suitability for study and evidence of relevant industry experience and/or prior learning over a sustained period.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.
Inherent requirement
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Pathways
Further study
Graduates can progress to a Graduate Diploma in Health Administration, a Master of Health Administration or a Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care.
Fees
Course costs
$10960 Fee-paying
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- the number of units studied per semester;
- the choice of major or specialisation; and
- elective units.
The University reviews fees annually.
A 10% rebate on fees will be offered to domestic ACU graduates (from any faculty) enrolling in full fee-paying postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Conditions apply.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
How to apply
Domestic applicants
Direct application
Apply nowDeferment
Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment.
Deferment is not available for enrolment via OUA.