Master of Health Services Management (IMHM)
University of South Australia
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00121B
The Master of Health Services Management is a great option for health professionals looking to take the next step in their career by combining health and business for a contemporary health management focus. The qualification offers flexibility and convenience that comes with blended on-campus and online learning with accessible digital learning facilities and dedicated support staff. With a strong focus on developing industry skills students complete a capstone course in Health Services Management and may be able to deliver a project completed with an industry partner or employer.
Structure
72 units.
Subjects
- Health Services Management - Management
- Ethics
- Business Analytics
- Finance
- Leadership
- Evaluation
- Project Management.
Standard entry requirements
This master’s degree will expand your knowledge and skills in management, administration, leadership, project management, strategic management, financial management and more. Through a unique blend of health and business courses, you'll learn to: Provide the overall strategic direction and management for a service, facility, organisation or centre. Work in senior levels of management influencing high-level organisation, financial and administrative decisions. Prepare for leadership roles in health within Australia and internationally. Develop and strengthen project management processes to plan, manage, execute and deliver successful projects. Develop competencies in designing rigorous quantitative research to inform healthcare knowledge, practice, and policy. Undertake administrative operations such as reporting and budget planning. Understand business analytics, the accounting environment and health economics within organisations.
Study pathways
Credit of 0.5 EFTSL will be awarded to applicants who have completed a bachelor degree, graduate certificate or graduate diploma in the area of Health Services Management or Health Administration. Credit may be available for applicants with other health or business related qualifications and will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| City East | Domestic: $55,600 International: $65,600 | No |
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| UniSA Online | Domestic: $55,600 International: $65,600 | No |
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Further information
Some courses in this program are offered at the City West campus.
