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If you're a practising healthcare professional working in any area of practice and you want to step into management, the revitalised Master of Health Management and Leadership from Charles Sturt University is for you. Study online, and develop the in-depth knowledge, skills and attitudes required for effective management and leadership practice in a health services context.

You'll learn how to examine the culture of health service delivery and use evidence to make decisions that consider contemporary and emerging issues in the funding, financing, regulatory and policy influences on managerial practice. You'll also be prepared to lead the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of health service delivery.

Please note: The single intake for this course commences in January each year. We offer micro sessions (six eight-week blocks) across the year.

This course is part of an articulated program of study. Articulated programs allow you to build on your study to achieve the right level of qualification for you.

Course highlights

The Master of Health Management and Leadership has been designed in collaboration with practising health leaders to ensure you get the most relevant and up-to-date knowledge to progress your healthcare career.

Study that works for you

For busy professionals, online study is an ideal way to upgrade your qualifications while working. Everything is online (so no need to travel to a campus), from lectures and discussion groups to assessments. All backed up with 24/7 IT support.

Step back into study with confidence

When you start your graduate certificate, you'll study small, modularised subjects first. That way you can ease back into incorporating study around your other commitments. As you approach graduation, you could have the option to progress straight into the master's degree if you want to continue your studies.

Develop your skills – in your job

Your assessment tasks can align to your current workplace, so you can solve real-world challenges and bring immediate value to your organisation as you study.

Career opportunities

Diverse health management and leadership roles are found in the public and private sectors throughout Australia and overseas. For those looking to advance into management, Charles Sturt University's Master of Health Management and Leadership will give you a competitive edge in your bid to enter leadership and management positions. For those already working in management, the degree provides knowledge and skills that will boost your credentials and widen your career prospects. Manage units and departments in a range of public and private healthcare practices, including nursing, allied health, physiotherapy, paramedicine, medical science, medicine, dentistry and the aged care sector.