Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Develop a comprehensive understanding of health management and discover effective strategies for leading health service delivery.
Course overview
This program is ideal for clinicians interested in pursuing a management or executive career in health policy or health care. The Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership provides students with an in-depth understanding of the underlying principles of health management. Graduates can pursue managerial positions in their chosen health field.
To prepare for a managerial role in your chosen health field, it's essential to complete a program that makes you eligible for membership in the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM). This program can be completed in two semesters if studying full-time, or over four semesters if studying part-time. Additionally, it offers flexible study options, allowing you to choose between on-campus and external learning environments that best fit your schedule.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership, students need to complete a total of 96 credit points. Each unit is worth 12 credit points.
Core units
Complete the following units:
- Economic Evaluation for Healthcare Decision Making
- Population Health
- Health Management Principles and Practice
- Health System Challenges and Opportunities
- Health Care Law and Ethics
- Operational Management in Healthcare
- Leadership in Healthcare
Electives
Choose one unit from the list below:
- Implementation Science - Theory and Application in Health
- Health Statistics
- Foundations of Digital Health
- Clinical Informatics for Intelligent Healthcare
- Quality Management in Health
- Disaster Risk Management in Health and Community Services
Entry requirements
You must have a recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
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
Career outcomes
Graduates have been employed in government health departments, hospitals, public and private divisions of general practice, health insurance agencies, community health centres and universities.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $29,700 (domestic full-fee paying place).
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 96 credit points (normally eight units) per year.
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.
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.
