University of South Australia
Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 12 months
Develop the skills and knowledge to make informed decisions as a manager in the health and aged care sectors.
Course overview
Degree overview
- In one year of full-time study, develop advanced leadership and management skills to apply across the health and ageing sectors.
- Enjoy flexible study options through online and on-campus learning so you can advance your career while you study.
- Enjoy a blend of health and business courses for a contemporary health management focus.
- Study course content informed by the competency framework developed by the Australasian College of Health Services Management.
- Study a curriculum informed by world-class research in public health and health services, business and management.
- Join South Australia’s No. 1 university for graduate careers.
- UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people. As one of the World’s Top Young Universities, we’ll ensure you get the experience your future profession demands, so it’ll feel like you’re studying one minute and in a career the next.
Key facts
What you will study
To earn the Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management, students must complete 36 units. Each course is worth 4.5 units.
Complete the following courses:
- People, Leadership and Performance
- Financial and Economic Management for Health and Aged Care
- Responsible Leadership in Health
- Project Management for Business
- Health and Aged Care Systems and Operations
- Quality and Safety for Health and Aged Care Managers
Entry requirements
Applicants are required to hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in an approved Field of Education (FOE) or a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management from a recognised higher education institution.
Approved Fields of Education are:
- Health
- Human Welfare Studies and Services
- Behavioural Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Public and Health Care Management
- Biochemistry and Cell Biology
- Genetics
- Microbiology
- Human Biology
Fields of Education not listed above may be considered at the discretion of the Program Director. Applicants with a completed Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management will also be eligible for entry, as well as credit based on courses already completed.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Credit transfer (study credit) formally recognises your prior learning and work/life experience. It can be granted for specific courses (subjects) or a block of courses where your previous qualification or experience is equivalent to the learning.
So, what counts as prior learning? It can be from one of the following providers:
- Recognised higher education provider.
- TAFE or other recognised VET provider.
- A professional body, enterprise, private educational institution, or other similar body.
- Work experience.
Contact the university for more information.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
You'll develop the skills and knowledge to:
- Understand theoretical and practical knowledge of organisational behaviour and the psychology of individuals and groups, including motivation and leadership.
- Lead a multi-stakeholder environment and handle social leadership challenges responsibly.
- Learn what it means to be an effective and responsible leader.
- Provide planning and budgeting and identify cost efficiencies to contribute to financial decision-making.
- Effectively plan, manage, execute and deliver projects to completion.
- Develop and enhance your understanding of the quality, safety and risk management standards that apply in health and aged care.
- Prepare for leadership roles in health within Australia and internationally.
Career outcomes
Graduates will be competitively placed for senior leadership roles, such as:
- Clinical Manager
- Practice Manager
- Aged Care Manager
- Health and Welfare Services Manager
- Medical or Hospital Administrator
- Primary Health Organisation Manager
- Theatre Manager
You may also decide to pursue postgraduate study to further your knowledge with the Master of Health Services Management.
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative annual fee in 2025: $27,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)
The indicative annual fee is based on 1.0 EFTSL (Equivalent Full-Time Study Load) or 36 units.
Student fees may vary depending on:
- The number of courses studied per year.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of courses.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
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.
