Master of Health Services Management
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    Master of Health Services Management

    University of South Australia
    University of South Australia
    Australia
    Australia, Adelaide
    University Rank:#341
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    Duration2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 30,900 / Year
    Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024

    Master of Health Services Management

    About

    • Advance into leadership and management positions across the diverse health and ageing sectors.
    • Benefit from flexible study options through online and on-campus learning.
    • Enjoy a unique blend of health and business courses for a contemporary health management focus.
    • Partner with industry while completing a major project targeting real world health management issues.
    • Study a curriculum informed by above world-class research in public health and health services, business and management.1
    • Study course content informed by the competency framework developed by the Australasian College of Health Services Management.
    • Join South Australia's No. 1 university for graduate careers in health.2
    • UniSA is an unstoppable university for unstoppable people3. As one of the World's Top Young Universities4, 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.

    12018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA). 2ComparED (QILT) Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020-22, Health Services and Support – Full-time Employment Indicator (Domestic Postgraduate). SA public universities. 3UNSTOPPABLE® is a Kellogg Company trade mark used under licence. 4Ranked #52, 2023 THE Young University Rankings.

    This master's degree will expand your knowledge and skills in management, administration, leadership, project management, strategic management, financial management and more.

    Through a unique blend of health and business courses, you'll learn to:

    • Provide the overall strategic direction and management for a service, facility, organisation or centre.
    • Work in senior levels of management influencing high-level organisation, financial and administrative decisions.
    • Prepare for leadership roles in health within Australia and internationally.
    • Develop and strengthen project management processes to plan, manage, execute and deliver successful projects.
    • Develop competencies in designing rigorous quantitative research to inform healthcare knowledge, practice, and policy.
    • Undertake administrative operations such as reporting and budget planning.
    • Understand business analytics, the accounting environment and health economics within organisations.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    Career

    Advance your management career in this high-growth industry. Healthcare and social assistance has been the primary provider of new jobs in the Australian labour market since the 1990s, and the industry is expected to make the largest contribution to employment growth in Australia over the next five years with an increase of 301,000 jobs.1

    The Master of Health Services Management will prepare you for a range of leadership and management positions in the health and aged care sectors.

    Graduates can work in a wide variety of 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

    1Australian Government National Skills Commission Employment Projections 2021.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    Set off on a new course in life by applying to become an international student at the University of South Australia. Just follow these four steps.

    The University of South Australia does not charge an application fee.

    Find the best program for you

    Start your search and discover the possibilities

    Check entry requirements

    Make sure you are aware of entry requirements for the University as well as individual program requirements.

    • English language requirements
    • Guidelines on genuine temporary entry
    • Guidelines on living costs and evidence of funds

    Undergraduate – you must have successfully completed an Australian Year 12 program or an equivalent program in your home country or a recognised Pathway or Foundation Studies Program. If you are an international student studying Year 12 in Australia you need to apply via the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC).

    Postgraduate – At a minimum you must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree, to the required standard, from a recognised higher institution in Australian or the international equivalent and/or the equivalent professional work experience. The University offers both coursework and research degrees.

    See if you need to apply through a registered UniSA Agent

    Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through a registered UniSA education agent unless you are already onshore in Australia. View the full list of countries by citizenship here.

    You will also find a full list of registered UniSA agents on our website (Find an agent).

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    Apply using our online International Application System

    Once you have found the program you wish to study, from the program's home page click 'apply online' which will take you to our easy to use online International Application System. What can you expect from UniSA’s new International Application System:

    • A quick and easy to use online application form
    • Ability to track the progress of your application throughout the submission, assessment, offer and acceptance stages
    • Ability to download offer documents, submit your acceptance and make a payment through our secure online system

    Accept your offer

    Follow our step-by-step guide to accepting your offer, then get excited preparing for student life in Adelaide.

    Important information

    There is no closing date for submitting your application. Application outcomes will be advised within one to two weeks from the date we receive your application and all required supporting documentation. If you require a student visa, you will need to allow additional time to apply for a student visa.

    Master of Health Services Management

    University of South Australia

    University of South Australia

    Australia

    Australia, Adelaide

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