Queensland University of Technology
Master of Health Management and Leadership
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 18 months
Designed to equip you with the knowledge, competencies and professional attitudes to undertake managerial roles and to provide leadership within the health sector.
Course overview
The skills you will gain in our Master of Health Management and Leadership course will prepare you to advance your career and make a difference as a leader in health services. Apply your knowledge and understanding to many health industry aspects, from analysis to management and policy change.
- Accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Managers (ACHSM)
- Possibility of specialisation in Emergency and Disaster Management
- Authentic assessments that mirror real-world scenarios
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Master of Health Management and Leadership, you must complete eight core units and select four specialist units for 144 credit points. Each unit is worth 12 credit points.
Core units
Complete the following units:
- Contemporary Health Management
- Health System Challenges and Opportunities
- Population Health
- Leadership in Health Care
- Health Economics: Applications and Policy
- Healthcare Law and Ethics
- Research Methods in Health
- Health Management Project
Cross-specialisation units
Tailor your studies to your specific interests and career goals by selecting four specialist units from the list below.
- Disaster Risk Management in Health and Community Services
- Disaster Planning and Preparedness
- Disaster Response and Recovery
- Leadership in Disaster Management
- Quality Management in Health
- Policy, Governance and Justice
- Healthy Ageing
Entry requirements
You can gain entry into the Master of Health Management and Leadership with one of the following:
- A completed recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher) in health, business or law.
- A completed recognised bachelor’s degree in any other discipline with at least three years (full-time or equivalent) experience working in health management at a middle to senior level. Middle to senior-level experience is defined as experience in supervising or leadership (e.g. with responsibility for decision-making, teamwork, quality assurance and/or policy development).
- Completion of QUT’s Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Disaster Management or Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Leadership. Units completed in the Graduate Certificate will be credited to the Master’s degree (total of 1.5-year duration with nested PQ30 or PQ31).
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 are equipped to provide creative and evidence-based solutions to complex problems in health services. Your keen understanding of client needs leads to the best outcomes. You will find confidence in leading people and projects, drawing on your organisational and management skills.
- Human Resources Manager
- Research Director
- Policy Manager
- Executive Director
- Strategy Director
Fees and FEE-HELP
Estimated total fee in 2025: $39,750 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Course fees can change depending on the units you select and any credits you receive for previous academic experience. Please note that fees are reviewed by QUT annually, which can impact the overall course fees.
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students.
