Queensland University of Technology
Master of Health Management and Leadership
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 24 months
Acquire the skills to influence policy that will shape health systems' future.
Course overview
Prepare to take charge of Health service delivery across diverse settings and gain essential skills that will enable you to contribute to the development of policies shaping the future of health systems. This program is designed to enhance your capabilities, positioning you favorably for promotional opportunities within your career. Additionally, upon graduation, you will be eligible for membership with the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM), further enhancing your professional standing in the health sector.
The Master of Health Management and Leadership is designed for people working across various health settings who are inspired to lead. This course would benefit managers in health services at every level, as well as those who support health service delivery through research and education. This program is ideal for clinicians or anyone working in the health sector who is interested in pursuing a management or executive career in health care.
The Master of Health Management and Leadership develops students' knowledge across the broad scope of health. This course prepares graduates to provide leadership in various health services and programs.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Master of Health Management and Leadership, consisting of 192 or 144 credit points for students who received cognate entry.
Cognate entry
- 132 credit points of Health Management and Leadership core units, including 12 credit points of Research Methods.
- 12 credit points of Project or Internship units.
- 48 credit points of Advanced Standing towards option units.
Non-Cognate entry
132 credit points of Health Management and Leadership core units, including 12 credit points of Research Methods and one of the following pathways:
Short Internship/Project Pathway
- 12 credit points of Project or Internship.
- 48 credit points of option units.
Long Internship Pathway
- 24 credit points of Internship.
- 36 credit points of option units.
Dissertation Pathway
- 48 credit points of Dissertation units.
- 12 credit points of option units.
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
- Quality Management in Health
- Operational Management in Healthcare
- Leadership in Healthcare
- Research Methods in Health
- Foundations of Digital Health
- Disaster Risk Management in Health and Community Services
Internship or project
Choose one unit from the following:
- Health Management Internship
- Health Management Project
Health Management and Leadership Option Units
Choose four units from the following:
- Independent Study
- Implementation Science - Theory and Application in Health
- Health Statistics
- Clinical Informatics for Intelligent Healthcare
- Leadership in Disaster Management
Entry requirements
Two-year program
You must have a recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.
1.5-year program
You must have one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in health, business or law.
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any other discipline, plus at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional experience working in health middle management (or higher).
One-year program
You must have completed QUT's Graduate Diploma in Health Management or Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership within the last seven years.
0.5-year program
You must have completed QUT's Graduate Diploma in Health Management or Graduate Diploma in Health Management and Leadership within the last seven years, plus one of the following:
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in health, business or law.
- A recognised bachelor's degree (or higher qualification) in any other discipline, plus at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional experience working in health middle management (or higher).
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 of this course have been employed in government health departments, public and private hospitals, primary healthcare services, health insurance agencies, consultancy firms, community health services and universities.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $29,300 (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.
