MLead&MgmtHealthCare
Credit points
160
Minimum duration
2 years full-time or equivalent part-time.
Approved locations
- North Sydney
- Online
Note:
Online via Open Universities Australia (OUA)
EFTSL value of units : All 10 cp units in this course have an EFTSL value of 0.125. Units with a cp value of a multiple of 10 have corresponding EFTSL values.
Admission 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 2021 Admission.
Completion requirements
To qualify for the degree, a student must complete 160 cp from the Schedule of Unit Offerings, consisting of:
- 140 cp from Specified Units (Part A);
- 20 cp from Elective Units (Part B).
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.
Progression requirements
Students are required to follow the pattern of unit enrolment set out in the relevant Course Enrolment Guide, unless otherwise approved by the Course Coordinator. In all aspects of progress through the course, students will be advised by the Course Coordinator.
Part A : Specified Units
Complete exactly 140 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| HLSC603 | Organisational Culture and Management | 10 | |
| HLSC604 | Quality and Safety in Health Care | 10 | |
| HLSC605 | Leadership in Health Care | 10 | |
| HLSC606 | Workforce Management | 10 | |
| HLSC607 | Policy and Planning in Health Care | 10 | |
| HLSC617 | Independent Project 2 | 20 | |
| HLSC640 | Interpreting Health Research | 10 | |
| HLSC659 | Strategic Management in Health Service Delivery | 10 | |
| HLSC660 | Redesign in Health Service Delivery | 10 | |
| HLSC661 | Facilitative Leadership, Coaching and Mentoring | 10 | |
| HLSC662 | Leading Change in Health Services | 10 | |
| PHIL623 | Healthcare Ethics: Principles in Practice | 10 | |
| BUSN602 | Money Management | 10 |
Part B : Elective Units
Complete exactly 20 credit points from the following:
| Code | Title | Credit Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDLE686 | First Nations Knowings: Australian Context | 10 | |
| HLSC646 | Qualitative Research Methods | 10 | |
| HLSC647 | Quantitative Research Methods | 10 | |
| MGMT637 | Knowledge Management | 10 |
Other electives from the range of postgraduate offerings at ACU are subject to negotiation and approval by the Course Coordinator of the Master of Leadership and Management in Health Care.