University of Newcastle
Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy / Master of Business Administration
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
A dual degree that uniquely blends public health strategy with business leadership, empowering professionals to drive systemic healthcare improvements with executive-level insight.
Course overview
The Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy program will provide students with a unique set of multidisciplinary skills needed to address the complex challenges faced by the increasingly dynamic healthcare industry. Students will have the opportunity to focus on courses in health economics and policy, health management and leadership, health analytics and informatics or research.
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors. The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, organisational behaviour, marketing and management.
This program prepares graduates to meet the growing demand for expertise in healthcare leadership and management roles. You will also study a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills through concurrent study of the MBA. Study fundamental business areas such as accounting, finance and operations, for a comprehensive understanding of organisations.
Key facts
What you will study
The Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy / Master of Business Administration requires completion of 160 units as follows:
- 100 units of core courses
- 60 units of courses chosen from the course list
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program:
- Organisational Behaviour and Design
- Marketing Management and Planning
- Strategic Management
- Health Economics and Finance
- Health Plan Design and Payments: Theory and Practice
- Applied Economic Evaluation in Healthcare
- Health Systems, Policy and Governance
- Strategic Health Leadership and Management
- Financial Management and Decision Making in Healthcare
- Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility
Entry requirements
Entry into the Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy/Master of Business Administration will be available to applicants who have one of the following:
- A Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- A Bachelor Honours degree, Graduate Certificate, or equivalent in any discipline.
- A minimum five years relevant organisational experience.
- Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of the UON Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Management and Policy or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration programs.
Relevant organisational experience includes experience in business, management, health, IT, social services, governance and policy professions.
English language requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. The English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy contains further information regarding English language proficiency requirements. Contact the university for more details.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Contact the university for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
The University of Newcastle wants to help you fast-track your degree, recognising that your prior study is one way they can do that. If your application is successful, you can reduce the number of courses you need to study, saving you time and money. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of this program, graduates will have:
- Effective oral and written skills to communicate complex business management information to a variety of audiences.
- Effective independent or collaborative work skills to apply specialised knowledge and expert judgement to business management tasks.
- Critical thinking and analytical problem-solving skills are required to be able to justify sound business management solutions.
- Specialised knowledge of theories, models and concepts relevant to business management and be proficient in their application.
- Professional proficiency in the utilisation of information and technology in business management contexts.
- Decision-making skills that incorporate ethical, social and global issues.
- Skills to apply relevant theories, principles and methodologies to research in business management.
Career outcomes
The skills and knowledge you will gain in this program underpin many senior roles, including:
- Chief Health Economics/Policy Officer
- Health Strategy Consultant and Regulator
- Healthcare Finance Manager
- Health Program and Services Manager/Director
- Health Economics/Policy/Services Researcher
- Public Health Policy Advisor
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $30,290 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative annual fee is based on a study load of 80 units.
A student’s fee may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per trimester.
- Choice of courses.
- 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.
