Master of Leadership and Management in Healthcare
Course information for - 2023 entry
Offered at 2 locations
- Study mode
- Online, Multi-mode
- Duration
- 2 years full-time or equivalent part-time
- Fees (first year)*
$20866 Fee-paying
- Start dates
-
Semester 1 intake: Not availableMidyear (Semester 2) intake: Beginning July 2023Applications open April 2023
Overview
This course is designed to prepare ethical and effective health care leaders and managers who will be able to lead health service delivery into the future. The course has a strong focus on strategic organisational management, leading change in health service delivery, clinical redesign and in being a facilitative leader who is able to engage staff on developing innovative quality improvements.
This course will appeal to those who want to develop strong leadership and effective management skills that can be applied across a range of health care environments. The course is offered at master's level only, with exit options being the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration or the Graduate Diploma in Health Administration.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- health services management and/or leadership
- nurse unit management
- humanitarian or social welfare organisation management and/or leadership
- public or private health-related facilities management and/or leadership
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care, a student must complete 160 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 | |
Year 1 - Semester 2 | HLSC605 Leadership in Health Care | HLSC606 Workforce Management | PHIL623 Healthcare Ethics: Principles in Practice | Elective Unit | |
Year 2 - Semester 1 | HLSC506 Strategic Management In Digital Health Service Delivery | BUSN602 Money Management | HLSC661 Facilitative Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring | Elective Unit | |
Year 2 - Semester 2 | HLSC617 Independent Project 20 cp | HLSC660 Redesign in Health Service Delivery | HLSC662 Leading Change in Health Services |
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
Exit Points
A student who has completed the requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration or the Graduate Diploma in Health Administration may exit with the relevant award.
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
International students need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care, an applicant must have completed either:
- the equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in a health or human services related discipline; OR
- the equivalent of an Australian Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Health Administration; OR
- the equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree in any discipline and relevant work experience in a health or human services role.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2023 Admission.
English language requirements
Applicants require an academic IELTS minimum overall score of 6.5 (with a minimum score of 6.0 in all bands), or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy (Schedule 3).
Inherent requirement
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Pathways
Further study
This course will provide a solid foundation for graduates who wish to pursue further study in the health industry.
Fees
Course costs
$20866 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.
Staff Profile
Dr Mahnaz Fanaian on North Sydney campus
Lecturer, School of Nursing, Midwifery and Paramedicine NSW/ACT; Honorary Clinical Research Fellow, Nursing Research Institute, Australian Catholic University, St Vincent’s Health Australia, Sydney and St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne
Dr Mahnaz Fanaian is an academic with 20 years experiences working in Universities of NSW, Wollongong, and ACU in research & teaching, after finishing her PhD in Public Health & Nutrition. . Her area of interests and expertise are Cardiovascular Disease, Diabetes, Public Health, Mental Health and Primary Health Care. Currently she is teaching undergraduate subjects in Nursing and Master degrees in public Health, health management, and Nursing. She has been involved in supervising Master & PhD students in Public Health, mental Health and Health management. Mahnaz was invited as an Australian representative to attend “2003 World Health Forum” in Dallas - USA. The purpose of the Forum was to facilitate the opportunity for international exchange and dissemination of experiences in “ageing population”, to enhance the development of international communication, and to provide the opportunity for non-profit corporation structured as collaborative venture.