Health Services Management (Graduate Certificate)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
Length
one half-year full-time, one year part-time.
Campuses
Melbourne (City)
Course description
This course provides an opportunity to acquire foundation health management skills at a postgraduate level. Consistent with identified needs, the course assumes no specific prerequisite knowledge in management. It is designed to introduce both healthcare workers and managers to the formal study of health services management. The course aims to assist students to develop key competencies in health management, while exploring broader health policy and management concepts. It provides a structure for study of the health sector and health policy context in which the manager works, together with an emphasis on targeted knowledge and skills for effective management.
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management will normally be undertaken part-time over one year, with provision for full-time study over a shorter period and students are required to complete four subjects. Each student's program is developed in consultation with the course coordinator, for example focusing on strategic planning or quality.
Handbook (2010)
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
See our webpage for admission process and application form
Fee type
Fees
Tuition fee (AUD)
Indicative (2010): $7020 (60 credit points)
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.
Scholarships
A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/pg/Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and at least two years' professional experience working in the health system.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Health administrator, project manager, management in the health care and community sectors.
Professional recognition
Australian College of Health Service Executives
Course URL
http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/HSM
Contact information
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover