Online Courses Handbook 2003

150004 v.2 Master of Health Services Management

Introduction
This course further develops the ability to plan, manage, monitor and co-ordinate systems of health care delivery. It is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to uphold senior management, administrative and planning positions within health service institutions. It is aimed at both health professionals wishing to acquire management and administrative skills and non health professionals intending to seek a career in health services management.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
Approved health science degrees although graduates from other backgrounds will also be considered. Applicants with the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration will be eligible to apply and have completed units credited.

Duration and Availability
The course is three semesters full time or equivalent part-time study.

Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed all the requirements of the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration may apply under exceptional circumstance provisions for graduation in that award subject to approval of the Head of School. For further definition refer to the Statement and Awards section under General Information.

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 4.0 25.0

100.0

Year 2 Semester 1

300401 v.2 Research Project and Options Stream II 100.0

OR

301722 v.2 Research Dissertation Stream III 100.0

100.0

Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 Semester 1 Hrs/Wk Credits

6115 v.9 Health Services Management 584 4.0 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