150004 v.4 Master of Health Services Management

Introduction

This course further develops the ability to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate systems of healthcare delivery. It is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to hold 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

A bachelor degree in a relevant health science disipline. Applicants with the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration will be eligible to apply and have completed units credited.

Specific Requirements

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

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Duration and Availability

The course is three semesters full-time or equivalent part-time study. There is a first and a second semester intake available.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Intermediate Awards

Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration

Course Organisation

This course further develops the ability to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate systems of healthcare delivery. It is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to hold 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.

Career Opportunities

Graduates in health services management are prepared for roles in the public and private sectors in health management, health planning, senior administration and clinical management.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

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.

^ Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

# Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.