Graduate Diploma of Health Management

Monash University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00008C

This course, offered by the Department of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine, is designed to provide you with the skills to manage clinical health care systems and processes. The degree gives you a broad framework from which to manage clinical health care systems. It covers human resource, financial, informational, medico-legal, political, cultural, economic, ethical, industrial, technological and psychosocial issues. Start of expanded content. The course articulates with the Master of Health Management or can lead to the Master of Public Health.

Designed for

Health professionals who wish to gain the skills necessary to manage clinical health care systems

Structure

The course comprises 48 points structured into 8 units.

Subjects

  • Epidemiology
  • Biostatistics
  • Law for health systems
  • Principles of health care quality improvement

Standard entry requirements

  • An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline, with a credit (60%) average and relevant professional experience, or qualification and experience approved by the faculty.
  • The department will individually assess applications from students without a degree who have extensive professional experience.
  • English entry requirements
  • Level A
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21.

Recognition

Royal Australian College of Medical Administrator's (RACMA) Clinical Fellowship; Australian College of Health Services Executives (ACHSE)

Study pathways

This course articulates with the Graduate Diploma and Master of Health Services Management, and the Master of Public Health.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Alfred Domestic: $33,400
International: $49,900
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

Further information

Extra requirements: Relevant Work Experience (CV) must be submitted before an application can be assessed. Statement of purpose (250 words) outlining reasons for undertaking course must be submitted before an application can be assessed. Academic transcripts must be provided before an application can be assessed.

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