191205 v.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Health Administration
PGradDipHlthAdmin(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 007874D
Registered Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1 Year
Introduction
This course develops the ability to plan, manage, monitor and coordinate systems of health care delivery. It is designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills necessary for senior administrative and planning positions in hospitals and other health service areas. It is aimed at both health professionals intending to acquire management and administrative skills and non-health professionals seeking a career in health administration.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
A basic qualification at degree level or its equivalent in an appropriate profession together with work experience in health administration. Applicants without qualifications and work experience, may be required to undertake bridging units for admission.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
Duration and Availability
This fee-paying course is one year full-time or equivalent part-time study.
Intermediate Awards
A student who has successfully completed the requirement for the Graduate Certificate in Health Policy and Management may apply, under exceptional circumstance provisions, for graduation in that award subject to approval by 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.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Year 1 Semester 1 |
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| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
Year 1 Semester 2 |
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| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units to Select From in Year 1 | Hrs/Wk | Credits | |||
| 4860 | v.5 | Health Economics 584 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6115 | v.9 | Health Services Management 584 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11099 | v.2 | Health Planning and Evaluation 582 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13152 | v.3 | Health Research Methods 681 | 4.0 | 25.0 | |
| 13154 | v.2 | Health Care Systems 681 | 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 | |
| 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 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2005 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2005 | 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.
^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.
Curtin University of Technology
Current as of: October 20, 2004
CRICOS provider code 00301J