Develop an understanding of management theories and principles and how they apply in health and aged care management. You will strengthen your practical management skills and develop the critical analytical skills needed to prepare you for future developments in health and aged care services. The courses will enhance your understanding of health and aged care systems including leadership, financial management, operations management, safety and quality, health law, ethics, informatics and digital health. You will have opportunities to apply these skills to your own work settings and policy environment.

Across the world, the health and aged care sectors are experiencing substantial reform and are growing rapidly. These courses enable individuals from any professional background working in health-related areas to deepen the knowledge base on which their practice is based.

Potential occupations include management and executive positions in health and aged care for:

• doctors
• nurses
• allied health professionals
• other professionals involved in these industries – eg accountants, data and IT specialists, policy workers.

Potential employers include:

• public and private hospitals
• aged care institution
• community health
• private practice
• not-for-profit organisations
• bureaucracies and corporate agencies.

Professional accreditation/recognition

Your studies will prepare you for membership of the Australasian College of Health Service Management, or if you are a registered medical practitioner, for entry to the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators training program. Our programs are accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management and the Master in Health Administration is recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators.