University of Notre Dame Australia
Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
Supports health professionals who want to consolidate or further their leadership careers.
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership provides a unique opportunity to study, network and learn from experts across the professions. The WA Health, Institute for Health Leadership (2019), leadership model focuses on ‘Courageous, values-aligned, collaborative and systems-focused’ leaders, which will form the foundations of this program. This program is for all Australian health professionals and is offered in partnership with the Department of Health.
The program also provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the core principles of management and leadership within the complex health arena, in which consumers and their significant others play a central role. Students complete four core courses to support their development as a health professional leader and undertake peer coaching and a significant workplace project to demonstrate application of learning.
Key facts
What you will study
The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership requires the completion of the following courses, equivalent to 100 units of credit. Each course is valued at 25 units of credit.
Core courses
Complete the following courses:
- Contemporary Leadership in Health A
- Contemporary Leadership in Health B
- Systems-focused Thinking A
- Systems-focused Thinking B
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership, applicants must meet one of the following specific requirements:
- As a minimum qualification, a recognised Bachelor's degree in a health profession.
- A Bachelor's degree in another (non-health) area with evidence of specific professional experience in health.
- Evidence of a senior management or leadership role in the health sector.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Advanced Standing is a way the university recognises the studies you've already completed. Instead of repeating subjects, you get credit for them, saving you time and money. You might be eligible for this credit if you've completed studies at any university (even at Notre Dame), including single subjects. Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership, graduates will be able to:
- Effectively apply management and leadership theories underpinning work practice within the health context.
- Analyse contemporary issues within health professional leadership and their significant influence on management and leadership practice.
- Interpret governance and risk as applied to the work context in consideration of management and leadership roles and responsibilities.
- Employ critical reflection to encourage ongoing learning to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills.
- Apply oral presentation and report writing skills and apply these for the dissemination of project findings.
Career outcomes
A Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership can lead to careers as a business administration manager, corporate services manager, health services manager, general manager, health promotion officer, health researcher, medical administrator or policy and planning manager.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated total fee in 2026: $15,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)
A domestic fee-paying place is a place at the university where the student is responsible for the full cost of the program.
Student fees may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.
