Master of Health Management and Policy (Global)

Become a global leader and transform health care systems

This program responds to the growing transformations of global healthcare sectors. It will foster new skills for those already employed within the health sector, and prepare those yet to enter.

Learn directly from international leaders and industry experts. Gain knowledge and strategies to design, pitch and implement evidence-based solutions. Bring about transformative systems and organisational change through leadership and management roles.

Study at a time and pace that works for you, with our flexible and online learning options. Become an expert in the health sector, and lead change. A Graduate Certificate in Health Management and Policy is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.

Developed by industry leaders, this program places you at the forefront of the unprecedented transformation in healthcare. It will give you the skills to govern and lead change among national and international stakeholders to improve healthcare outcomes.

what you will study

You will benefit from a customisable course structure that includes core healthcare business subjects. Select elective subjects that align with your professional interests in analytics and digital health and policy evaluation, management and leadership, or applied research/practice in health economics, management and policy.

The Master of Health Management and Policy focuses on advancing your knowledge of:

• Health management and policy
• Complex problem-solving
• Stakeholder communication and decision-making
• Health Leadership
• Cross-cultural management
• Data Analytics and health economics
• Public policy and health organisation
• Global health.

Find out when applications close for available intakes

Review the information below and submit your application now.

This program is open to online international students. Applications to study online are now open. Review the information below and submit your application now.

Both students and education agents can submit applications online. This is our preferred way of application. You can save your application after you have started, and come back to it later.

To ensure a smooth application process, please complete the following steps before applying:

Note: Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University of Newcastle’s English Language Proficiency requirements.

Applicants who do not speak English as a first language must demonstrate that they meet the University's English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy.

In the application portal, you can enter the program you wish to study and upload relevant documents needed as part of your application. It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester of trimester start date.

Career opportunities in healthcare span the globe. Work in health, policy or research.

The skills and knowledge you will gain in this program underpin many senior roles including:

• Chief Health Policy Officer
• Health Policy/Systems Analyst
• Health and Outcome Research Analyst
• Market Access and Government Affairs
• Health Program and Services Manager/Director
• Health Policy/Services Researcher.
• Health Economist