Health information management
Why study Health information management?
Our postgraduate coursework program produces highly capable graduates with excellent practical skills. Combine theory with extensive practical experience across the health sector. Develop your expertise in health classification and activity-based performance management, management of health information systems, health informatics, analysis of health data and research using health information.
Career opportunities
There is a shortage of qualified health information managers and salaries range from $45,000 at entry level to over $160,000 at senior level. Graduates are prepared for work across the health sector including hospitals, health services, health-related research centres and government health departments. The course includes management training so you may move straight into management. We also combine health and IT so people with IT talent may join a helping profession.
Courses
Local students
| Offer year | Course title | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts |
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| 2013 | Master of Health Information Management |
Melbourne
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2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. | Semester 1 (March) |
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How to apply?
Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.
Fees and scholarships
Postgraduate coursework programs are either:
- Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
- CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.
Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.
International students
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| Offer year | Course title (CRICOS) | Campus(es) | Duration | Semester starts | Annual Tuition Fee (AUD) |
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| 2013 | Master of Health Information Management (062804F) |
Melbourne
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2 years | Semester 1 (March) | $27 080 |
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How to apply?
Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.
Fees and scholarships
Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.
There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.
Your study experience
Health information management placements
Practical placements are an important part of our program.
Overseas study opportunities
You may be eligible for our student exchange program.
Studying Health Information Management
Aarti - Master of Health Information Management
- Other formats
- Aarti - Master of Health Information Management MP4 [20.89 MB]
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- Aarti - Master of Health Information Management Transcript
- Aarti - Master of Health Information Management Permalink
- Other formats on request: webmarketing@latrobe.edu.au
Find out about the experiences of one of our students.
I enrolled in this course because of the ample opportunities for work since there is a shortage of qualified Health Information Managers across the country.
Mr Thomas Galtieri, Health Sciences
About the academic staff
You'll get to meet a large number of academics during your course, from tutors through to lecturers. You can view all the staff from the Faculty of Health Sciences or focus on staff in Health information management.


