This course, offered by Nursing and Midwifery, prepares nurses for leadership roles in management, education, disaster nursing and Australian nursing studies. The course enables development of advanced practice knowledge and leadership in specialist practice including skills to plan, implement, coordinate and evaluate health care, as well as the ability to formulate policy for a diverse and multicultural society. 

Nursing leadership and management

You’ll gain leadership and management skills in a variety of nursing service contexts. With flexible teaching delivery options, you’re offered a range of individual career pathways, including nursing, education or management positions within industry, government or independent professional practice. This specialisation can be taken by coursework or a combination of coursework and research

Graduates are employed in a wide range of general and specialist clinical, educational and healthcare environments in senior positions and contribute to the health of individuals, families and communities, in addition to the development of the profession.