C07048v4 Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management

Overview

This is an intermediate-level course in health services management and aims to expand students' knowledge and future career opportunities. The course develops students' knowledge and skills, which leads to an enhanced capacity to plan and manage health services.

The course is designed to prepare new, aspiring, middle and senior health managers to shape and direct the practice of health services management within the larger field of health care delivery.

Career options

Graduates of this course have a unique blend of health-focused management and business skills. Career options include positions in hospitals and other health care institutions or governing bodies.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants require an Australian Bachelor's degree or equivalent. Applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree but who do have extensive relevant work experience in a health or human services field and can demonstrate the capacity to undertake tertiary study may also be considered eligible.

Applicants must have had at least one year's full-time work experience in a professional or skilled role in a medium to large organisation, preferably with a focus on health or human services.

Course duration and attendance

The Graduate Diploma is offered on a one-year full-time, or two-year part-time basis.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points, comprising six compulsory subjects offered by the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery and Health, and two compulsory subjects offered by the Faculty of Business.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Example programs for students undertaking the course full time and part time are shown below.

Articulation with UTS courses

Professional recognition

Australian College of Health Service Executives (ACHSE)

Other information

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