Health Administration (Master)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Master of Health Administration
CRICOS course code
069741D
Length
1.5 years
Campuses
Melbourne (City)
Course description
This course provides an opportunity for students with appropriate qualifications to commence the Master of Health Administration (MHA) directly or to transition from a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management. This is a professional coursework Master's degree and there is no requirement for a thesis.
Course structure
The course has a two-part structure. The timetable is designed to accommodate working students and offers a combination of evening, block and distance modes. Part One comprises the Postgraduate Diploma, Part Two comprises three subjects worth a total of 60 credit points.
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.Please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.
Application
Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.
Tuition fee (AUD)
23 540
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or
TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or
TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or
TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or
Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe University Language Centre; or
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
An Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent plus a minimum of two years work experience in the health system.
Special requirements
Students are required to obtain a police check and Working With Children (WWC) check before undertaking a clinical professional placement. Applicants for this course must also complete a Supplementary Application form available from our website
Semester starts
Semester 2 (July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Career opportunities
Graduate positions include health information manager, project manager, project officer in health related programs and management in health care and community settings.
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/HSM
Contact information
Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au