Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership

What you will study

Students must complete two core units and two electives, totalling 48 credit points. Each unit is worth 12 credit points.

Core units

Complete the following units:

• Contemporary Health Management
• Health System Challenges and Opportunities

Electives

Choose two units from the list below

• Population Health
• Leadership in Health Care
• Health Economics: Applications and Policy
• Healthcare Law and Ethics

Entry requirements

You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership with one of the following:

Six months full-time

• A completed recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
• A completed recognised diploma qualification in any discipline with at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience, which includes at least one year full-time (or equivalent) in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Current registration within your field of practice with a nationally recognised professional body with at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience.
• For applicants working in a field of practice that does not have a nationally recognised professional body, at least seven years full-time equivalent (FTE) professional experience in a supervisory or leadership role (e.g. with responsibility for decision-making, team work, quality assurance and/or policy development).

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be able to have your past studies or work experience count as credit towards your QUT course. QUT call this 'advanced standing'. That means you might not have to complete all the units in your course structure. You may be able to graduate sooner. Exemptions are assessed individually – talk to QUT's Course Consultant for more information.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

Graduates of this course will develop a broad understanding of healthcare delivery and skills in specific areas of leadership.

Skills and tools you will learn:

• Problem-solving and analysis
• Adaptability
• Management principles
• Global health perspectives
• Economic insights
• Innovative practices
• Evaluate strategies

Career outcomes

Potential career opportunities:

• Health policy advisor
• Policy officer

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated total fee in 2026: $14,000 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 48 credit points (normally four units) per year.

Student fees 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.

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 with the cost of a university course.