Master of Business Administration (Health Management)

    Master of Business Administration (Health Management)

    Duration1.5 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 44,592 / Total
    Next IntakeMay 5, 2026

    Master of Business Administration (Health Management)

    About

    Study 100% online with Adelaide University’s Master of Business Administration (Health Management) – providing you with the flexibility to fit your studies around your life. Gain advanced and future-focused management, business and leadership skills, while understanding health’s unique economic drivers.

    Co-designed by esteemed business, economics and health experts, this degree equips you with a dynamic and entrepreneurial mindset. You’ll learn how to expand your leadership capabilities and extend your professional skillset. Build strong relationships with fellow experienced managers through online collaboration, supported by expert academic, personal and career advisors.

    Develop critical thinking abilities, leadership skills, and be able to formulate solutions to complex healthcare management problems. Emerge with the vision and confidence to drive organisational, industrial and societal change in any health context worldwide.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.

    • A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution AND a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience; OR
    • A completed Graduate Management Admission Test (GMAT) with a score of 500 or higher AND a minimum of 2 years relevant work experience; OR
    • A completed Graduate Certificate in Business Administration (AQF level 8) or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

    International non-student visa holders

    This program is delivered online. It is open to international students who:

    1. are studying online outside of Australia; or
    2. do not require a student visa to undertake this program in Australia.

    It is not available to international students wishing to study in Australia on a student visa.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Career outcomes

    This MBA prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in public and private healthcare organisations. 

    You might transform how healthcare is delivered – or spearhead internal efficiencies. You might even foster innovative approaches to longstanding operational issues. 

    Your skills will be transferable across a range of sectors including, but not limited to:

    • Hospital and clinic management
    • Residential care
    • Oral health
    • Health promotion
    • Allied and community health
    • Private health insurance
    • Pharmaceutical.  

    Industry trends

    The healthcare sector is Australia’s largest employer and fastest-growing industry.

    Organisations are consistently seeking qualified leaders who can prioritise high-performing teams rather than their own self-interest (PwC, 2024). With your new skillset from Adelaide University, you’ll thrive in changing environments, make sound judgements and encourage continual and collaborative efforts. 

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    44,592 / total

    Master of Business Administration (Health Management)

    University of Adelaide

    University of Adelaide

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide