Charles Sturt University
Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Learn from experts in the field through interactive sessions and collaborate with colleagues across health services.
Course overview
This dynamic health management course is designed to be fully online, allowing you to elevate your qualifications without interrupting your professional journey. Imagine the flexibility of studying on your own schedule, all while balancing work commitments. Not only can you gain invaluable skills, but you also have the exciting opportunity to seamlessly transition from the graduate certificate into the master's program, empowering you to delve even deeper into your passion for health management and make a significant impact in the field.
Key facts
13th July, 2026
What you will study
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership, you must complete 32 credit points.
Core units
- Foundations of Health Management and Leadership
- Applied Health Management and Leadership
Electives
Select two subjects from the following:
- Managing Talent Productively in Health Services
- Critical Studies: Indigenous Australian Cultures, Histories and Contemporary Realities
- Research Practice in Healthcare
- Planning Health Services
- Financial Management in Health Services
- Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- Digital Health Management
- Law and Ethics in Health Management and Leadership
- Innovation and Change Management
Entry requirements
Academic entry requirements
- A completed Bachelor's degree (or AQF equivalent)
English requirements
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Click here to view the specific international course entry requirements.
For postgraduate coursework, you have obtained an Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:
- A minimum overall score of 6.0.
- No individual score below 6.0.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
Diverse health services management roles are found in the public and private sectors throughout Australia and overseas. Charles Sturt University's Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership provides an introductory understanding of the managerial role as it applies to the healthcare sector. For those already working in management, the course provides additional knowledge and skills to enhance your practice. Managed units and departments in various public and private healthcare practices, including nursing, allied health, paramedicine, medical science, medicine, dentistry and aged care sectors.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative full fee in 2026: $13,960 (domestic full-fee paying place).
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
