University of Technology Sydney
Master of Health Services Management
- Delivery: Online
- Commitment: 15 - 20 hours/week
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months (minimum)
Delivered 100% online and fully supported, this course equips you with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities within the Australian health and social care landscape.
Course overview
The UTS Online Master of Health Services Management empowers health and social care professionals to become visionary leaders, driving transformative change and elevating the quality, safety and equity of health and social care systems. In this program, you'll gain the essential skills to navigate the unique challenges of policy, data and organisational dynamics, ensuring you're prepared to lead effectively.
As the demand for skilled managers continues to rise, this course prepares you to lead teams, drive innovation and implement strategies that enhance the efficiency and responsiveness of health and social care services. With six majors to choose from — Quality and Safety, Digital Health and Analytics, Leadership, Business Administration, Decision Making for Health Leaders and the Flexible major — you’ll focus on planning, evaluating and improving health systems to meet the evolving needs of the sector.
Key facts
May, 2025
July, 2025
August, 2025
October, 2025
What you will study
The Master of Health Services Management includes 12 subjects. The structure varies across each major, with a combination of core subjects and electives.
Quality and Safety
This major equips you with the skills to lead transformative and sustainable improvements in health and social care through expertise in innovation, change management, quality enhancement and economic insights.
- Systems and Service Innovation
- Implementing and Evaluating Change
- Quality and Safety Improvement Methods
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Plus two electives
Digital Health Analytics
This major prepares you to lead in digital health, systems innovation, information management and economic insights, driving transformative improvements in health and social care.
- Contemporary Approaches to Digital Health
- Systems and Service Innovation
- Fundamentals of Health Information Management
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Plus two electives
Leadership
This major develops your ability to navigate policy, lead organisational change, master strategic planning and apply epidemiological insights to drive impactful and sustainable outcomes.
- Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
- Implementing and Evaluating Change
- Planning for Health and Social Services
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Plus two electives
Decision Making for Health Leaders
This major enhances skills in understanding health policy, applying health economics, strategising health and social care planning and improving decision-making with epidemiological insights to drive impactful improvements in health and social care.
- Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
- Health Economics
- Planning for Health and Social Services
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Plus two electives
Business Administration
This major enables you to advance in health economics, information management, strategic planning and epidemiology, driving impactful and efficient health and social care administration.
- Health Economics
- Fundamentals of Health Information Management
- Planning for Health and Social Services
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Plus two electives
Flexible
This major is designed for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of dynamic health and social care systems, focusing on driving impactful and sustainable changes that enhance system efficiency and equity.
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- Plus five electives
Entry requirements
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or higher qualification (according to NOOSR or UK NARIC) in ASCED FoE 06 Health
OR
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or higher qualification (according to NOOSR or UK NARIC) and a minimum of at least one-year full time (1800+ hours) work experience in Health and Social Care sectors; AND
- Prior learning and demonstrated capability to undertake tertiary study.
Demonstrated via:
- A CV; AND
- A Statement of Service on an official letterhead from their workplace’s human resources (or equivalent) that verifies work experience (more than one-year full time) in a medium to large organisation following the completion of any internship requirement associated with previous academic or professional qualifications; AND
- Certificate of previous academic or professional qualifications.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Note: Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for the Master of Health Services Management may use the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management as a pathway, provided they meet the specific entry requirements.
English language requirements
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5 and a writing score of 6.0.
For applicants without an Academic IELTS score, refer to the UTS Register of English Language Proficiency Requirements for other methods of satisfying the English Language requirements for the course(s). Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of prior learning
Your previous studies can be acknowledged as credit towards your online postgraduate studies, provided that it meets the relevant course requirements.
If you receive a UTS offer of enrolment and you’ve undertaken previous studies at another institution, you may be eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning. UTS doesn’t determine recognition of prior learning until an offer of enrolment is accepted.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Master of Health Services Management, you will develop skills through the following learning outcomes:
- Elevate your expertise in health services
Unleash your potential to lead transformative change in the health and social care sector. With a focus on critical thinking, inquiry and reflective practice, you’ll develop the advanced expertise needed to address real-world challenges in health and social care. Strengthen your ability to synthesise expert knowledge and drive impactful solutions, positioning yourself as a leader ready to elevate the standards of care and management in your field. - Lead the charge for equitable health and social care
Champion the values of equity and social responsibility in your leadership journey. Equip yourself with the ethical practices and cultural insights necessary to make a positive impact on diverse communities, including Indigenous Australians. By critically engaging with the intersection of health services management and social justice, you’ll be prepared to lead initiatives that promote access, inclusion and fairness, making a lasting difference in the lives of many. - Experience an industry aligned education
Be at the forefront of health services innovation with an education designed in collaboration with industry leaders. Gain deep insights into the complex dynamics of health systems, from policy to operational management and apply the latest strategies to improve health and social care delivery. Choose from specialised majors that align with your career aspirations, empowering you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry and to drive meaningful change with confidence. - Flexible learning with dedicated support
Achieve your academic and professional goals with the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime, without compromising on quality. UTS Online offers a structured yet adaptable pathway, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and life commitments. With intakes every two months, you can start sooner and progress faster, all while benefiting from personalised support from dedicated Student Success Advisors who are committed to your success.
Career outcomes
Studying UTS Online’s Master of Health Services Management may lead to roles such as:
- Aged care manager
- Chief operating officer (healthcare)
- Clinic manager
- Clinical governance manager
- Clinical manager
- Clinical operations manager
- Community health centre administrator
- Director of health services
- Healthcare administrator
- Health and welfare services manager
- Health services manager
- Hospital administrator
- Medical practice manager
- Nursing home administrator
- Policy analyst/advisor within government health departments
- Primary health organization manager
- Program coordinator (health and social care)
- Project manager for major healthcare infrastructure projects
Fees & FEE-HELP
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Fees shown are per unit. The number of units are listed below fees. Together they indicate the total fees for the course.
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