195604 v.4 Master of Health Administration


MHA(Curtin)

Introduction


This course requires two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study. The first year of study is usually equivalent to the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration course, or its equivalent, following which students may apply to enter the masters degree program. Students accepted directly into the masters degree complete appropriate additional units to those of the Postgraduate Diploma and select one of two study options, research and thesis, or course work and project. Students who enrol inthe thesis option will be required to conduct an applied research project. The second option, course work and project, will allow the student to complete further study at the postgraduate level. The project component of the course involves an approved six month project and the submission of a report.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites


A basic qualification at degree level or its equivalent in an appropriate profession together with work experience in health administration is required for admission to the course. If applicants qualification and work experience do not fall within these guidelines, provision may be made for candidates to undertake bridging units in order to obtain the required admissions background.

Specific Requirements


Applicants for this course should refer to the Communicable Diseases and Criminal Record Screening/Clearance Section of this publication.

Recognition of Prior Learning


Those with the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration may be eligible to receive recognition of prior learning for the first two semesters.

Duration and Availability


The course is two years full-time or equivalent part-time study. It is also available by distance learning.

Intermediate Awards


Students may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for an intermediate award in one of the designated Graduate Certificates in the School of Public Health and or a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration with the approval of the Head of School. For further information refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information in this handbook.

Additional Course Expenses


Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Year 1 Semester 1

  SELECT 4 OPTIONS   100.0
  100.0

Year 1 Semester 2

11099 v.2   Health Planning and Evaluation 582 3.0 25.0
13186 v.2   Health Services Bioethics 684 3.0 25.0
13367 v.2   Health Services Quality Development 583 3.0 25.0
4860 v.5   Health Economics 584 3.0 25.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

13151 v.3   Research Dissertation 600 16.0 50.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  100.0

Year 2 Semester 2

305079 v.2   Project Dissertation 610 2.0 50.0
  SELECT 2 ELECTIVES   50.0
  100.0
 
Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits
6115 v.9   Health Services Management 584 3.0 25.0
13152 v.2   Health Research Methods 681 4.0 25.0
13154 v.2   Health Care Systems 681 3.0 25.0
13368 v.2   Health Services Management 585 3.0 25.0
13626 v.2   Health, Stress and the Management Environment 682 3.0 25.0
 
NB Elective units to be selected with the approval of the course coordinator.
 

Availability

Year Location All* Internal External
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 1 Y    
2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y    

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.