Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)

Flinders University

Australia, Adelaide

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Flinders University

Australia , Adelaide

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

107691A

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesMarch-2026

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Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,300 / year

Next Intake March-2026

Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)

About

Overview

The Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management) provides a comprehensive foundation in core business principles, with a specialisation in healthcare management. With sustainability built-in to every topic, industries 4.0 and 5.0 will come to life beyond the concepts.

This specialisation is designed to prepare aspiring leaders to learn the latest concepts which can be applied to health and aged care settings. You will deepen your knowledge of advanced healthcare management and how to use them to drive improved performance.

The MBA (Healthcare Management) is designed for the future, with sustainability built in. You will learn how to take advantage of technology to test and better manage quality and safe care whilst tackling the challenges of the digital age. This MBA course has industry engagement embedded, with a total of up to 36 weeks of experience available through Work Integrated Learning and industry programs.

Healthcare managers are the professionals who are involved in decision-making in hospitals, aged care, or other health related organisations. Healthcare managers are responsible for designing policies, managing human resources, improving the business unit, and managing the operations including the procurement and supply of hospital equipment in addition to improving the quality of patient care.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Applicants for the masters must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution or have completed the Graduate Diploma in Business Administration.

English language entry requirements

Career

Your career

Take charge of your career, learn how to lead a health workforce, apply emotional intelligence, use data and privacy, and best manage patient care in health and aged care settings. The MBA (Healthcare Management) prepares you for a wide range of career opportunities in areas including public and private hospitals, aged care institutions, private and public sector organisations.

Potential occupations include:

medical practitioners
nursing professionals
allied health professionals
chief operating officer
chief robotics officer
director of nursing
artificial intelligence architect
program director
information managers
aged care manager
senior business development manager

Potential employers include:

public and private hospitals
aged care institutions
community health centres
private practice
government departments
corporate agencies
medical technology companies
digital health institutes
disability sector
Not-for-profit organisations

Professional accreditation/recognition

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 41,300

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

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FUA English Language Program

With our Academic English program, you can improve your ability to communicate in English and the skills you need for further academic study.

FUA Foundation Studies

Recommended for successful year 11 international high school graduates looking to start their Australian education who need a preparation program for the skills needed for university study.

FUA Diplomas

Developed by Flinders academics, our diplomas tailored to your next step are ideal if you do not meet academic or English language entry requirements for entry into your Flinders University destination degree.

Wondering where you fit?

Browse our Flinders University Academy course page to discover which course is right for you.

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Consider which study area you wish to transition into through your destination degree.

Find an agent

Many students prefer to use an agent to assist them with the application process. We have a wide range of trusted agents who you can contact to help you through the application process.

Students from certain countries must submit their application through a registered Flinders agent.

The full list of countries requiring agent assistance is here.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Apply online

You can apply to study at Flinders University via an authorised agent in your country, or you may submit your application yourself. Refer to Step 4 to see if you need an Education Agent to assist with your application.

If there is not an agent in your country, please contact us for further advice.

Obtain certified documents

All academic documentation submitted to Flinders electronically must be certified. We also require certified copies of passports for applicants from some countries. Original documentation may be submitted by post or in person, but we are unable to guarantee return of these original documents.

Persons authorised to certify documents within Australia include:

a Justice of the Peace (currently registered in Australia)
a barrister or solicitor
a police officer
an employee of Australia Post
a Flinders International staff member
an official Flinders University agent.

Persons authorised to certify documents outside Australia include:

an Australian Embassy official or Australian Consular official
the registrar of the university that issued the transcript or parchment
a Flinders University staff member
an official Flinders University agent
a Notary Public (excluding India and Nepal).

Submit your application and documents

You will need to upload all required documents prior to being able to submit your application so it is important you have these ready.

File types able to be uploaded include PDF, JPEG, TIF and GIF.

If you need assistance completing your application find an agent in your country.

Your application is now complete

Flinders University will send you and/or your agent an email confirming we have received your application.

The email will contain your Flinders University Application Number and you should take special note of this as you will need to quote this in any correspondence while your application is being assessed.