Postgraduate Diploma in Health - Health Leadership and Management

Master the tools and models that enhance strategic thinking, decision-making and leadership. Improve your ability to collaborate with other health professionals to provide quality, people-centred leadership and management in the health sector.Whether you’re a recent graduate, looking to change career paths or a seasoned health professional, postgraduate study will teach you to facilitate better outcomes and improve effective management of complex health situations to deliver positive health experience to patients, families and communities.This programme is based on the core competencies for health sector leaders and managers developed by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM).Take your degree and experience to the next level, and become an expert in your area of interest and specialisation in health.This programme is a great opportunity to gain advanced knowledge of complex health care systems and develop the theoretical and practical skills you need to become a leader in your workplace, with the programme delivered flexibly to fit around work commitments.Whether you want to study something new, enhance your career prospects with a qualification or get up to date with new developments in your industry, postgraduate study in health can help you achieve your goals.You can gain a general overview by studying without a specialisation or pursue a particular field—there are seven areas of professional focus for you to choose from.

You need a Bachelor’s degree with at least a B average unless stated otherwise in the programme’s minimum general entry requirements. A background in a particular subject area or extensive relevant work experience may be required. Students with equivalent international qualifications from a recognised institution are encouraged to apply. Each application is assessed individually, and entry into postgraduate programmes is at the discretion of the programme director.