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Master of Healthcare Leadership - Available online

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Course snapshot

Domestic snapshot

  • Start Date

    View in availability

  • Duration

    1.5 years full-time; 3 years part-time
    Duration may vary depending on unit availabilities, previous study or work experience.

  • Location

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  • Placements

    NA

  • Course abbreviation

    MHlthLdr

  • Course code

    1208101

  • Credit points

    144

  • Equivalent units

    12

  • Indicative Fee

    Fee paying

Overview

If you're working in a health science discipline, like nursing, allied health or mental health, our engaging, flexible and interactive online Master of Healthcare Leadership course will help you meet the challenges and grab the opportunities of leadership in multidisciplinary and complex healthcare delivery.

You’ll extend your current knowledge in evidence-based care, and learn how to effectively lead teams of health professionals in Australia’s public and private healthcare systems.

Start when it suits you, power through six units a year, and complete your degree in two years. If you have a Graduate Diploma of Advanced Health Practice, you may be granted advanced standing for up to eight units. Four units may be awarded to individuals with a Graduate Certificate in Advanced Health Practice. 

Learn more about the online course offering. 

Graduate AttributeCourse Learning Outcome
Intellectual rigour

demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice

Creativity

demonstrate the application of skills with creativity and initiative to an area of further learning

Ethical practice

integrate ethical and legal principles into health practice

Knowledge of a discipline

demonstrate command of a body of knowledge that includes a critical understanding of recent developments in a discipline and /or area of professional practice

apply knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to a field of work and /or learning

Lifelong learning

demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability

demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship

Communication and social skills

communicate effectively with clients and others in interprofessional teams

Cultural competence

apply a critical understanding of health care provision that is informed by cultural awareness and cultural competence

Units of study focus on clinical practice management, leadership in health systems and building skills to support evidence-based health practice, all of which are required of healthcare professionals looking to take on leadership roles in complex public and private healthcare.

Each unit runs for seven weeks, with six teaching periods per year. There are a maximum of 12 units. And because we're focused on your employability, we've introduced a new portfolio unit that enables you to build a professional portfolio that incorporates learning in other areas, such as your continued professional development and informal learning.

Location Teaching period UAC code QTAC code
SCU Online Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4, Study Period 5 N/A N/A

Requirements

We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.

Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.

Entry requirements

All applicants must have successfully completed a minimum three (3) year Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a health related discipline and must provide evidence of minimum one (1) year full-time and current work experience at degree level in a health related field and/or as acceptable to the School Board.

Credit for prior learning

Advanced Standing shall not be granted for the Graduate Studies Project units.

Course requirements

  1. To be eligible for the award of Master of Healthcare Leadership a candidate shall successfully complete twelve (12) units (144 credit points) comprising:
    1. All units listed in Part A; and
    2. eight (8) units or equivalent from Part B
  2. To be eligible for the award of Graduate Diploma of Healthcare Leadership a candidate shall successfully complete eight (8) units (96 credit points) comprising all units listed in Part A.
  3. To be eligible for the award of Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Sciences a candidate shall successfully complete four (4) units (48 credit points) from Part A and/or Part B.
  4. A candidate who while enrolled for the Master of Healthcare Leadership has completed the requirements for the Graduate Diploma of Healthcare Leadership or Graduate Certificate in Health and Human Sciences may elect to be awarded the Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate following withdrawal from candidature for the Masters award.

Course structure

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
Part A
HLT91099 Health Research Methodology Introductory
HLT91061 Evidence-Based Health Practice Introductory
HEA93002 Discovery and Enquiry in Health: The Critical Literature Review Advanced Note 1
HEA93003 Pitch and Propose Advanced Note 2
Part B

Unit Code Unit Title Level of learning Notes
HEA93001 Leading Change in Healthcare Advanced
MNG91220 Strategic Health Management Introductory
CMM93010 Health Systems, Policies and Practices Advanced
HEA93020 Principles and Practice of Clinical Accountability Advanced
CMM91010 Healthcare Professional Portfolio A Introductory
CMM93002 Leadership and Management in Health Intermediate
MNG82210 Organisational Behaviour (Online) Introductory
CMM91025 Social and Emotional Competence in the Workplace Introductory
TCH93001 Teaching and Supervision in a Clinical Setting Intermediate