Health Services Management (Postgraduate Diploma)
This course information is for international students only
Year
2010
Award
Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management
CRICOS course code
002680K
Length
1 year
Campuses
Melbourne (City)
Course description
This course provides an opportunity for people working in the health services to develop advanced health management skills through postgraduate study. It provides a comprehensive study package to ensure current and potential health care managers - in both clinical and business management roles - have the full range of competencies required of health system managers.
It develops specific competencies in managing people and resources and an understanding of the organisational, legal and ethical frameworks. The course may articulate into the Master of Health, the Master of Health Sciences and associated double degrees.
Course structure
Subjects may be taken in any order but it is advised that the elective be left until the second half of the program. The course is structurally integrated into the Master of Health Administration (MHA), enabling students who perform at a high academic level to proceed with further studies to obtain internationally recognised health management qualifications. For full subject offerings and details, please visit the Course Handbook
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)
22 680
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, and at least two years of work experience.
Special requirements
Applicants for this course must also complete a Supplementary Application form available from our website
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.Additional information
Applications for this course close on 15 December 2009.
Students who want to articulate to the Master of Health Administration are advised to seek entry into the diploma in Semester 1 only.
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