Master of Health Administration
La Trobe University
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00115M
The Master of Health Administration will help you develop the skills and experience you need to lead and manage projects, health agencies, services and programs. We'll prepare you to advance into leadership and management in the public and private sectors in general management and in specialist roles in areas such as project management, quality management and the management of particular health professions. Our teaching staff have clinical qualifications in areas such as medicine, physiotherapy, nursing, organisational psychology and statistics, and in health administration research. They've worked in senior healthcare management roles in Australia and overseas, with organisations such as the Toronto Hospital (Canada), Inner and Eastern Healthcare Network (Melbourne) and various consulting firms, as well as having extensive governance experience. The range of electives allows you to further explore health economics and finance, health law and ethics, and process redesign.
Structure
To qualify for the award of Master of Health Administration, students must complete a total of 240 credit points across 2 years.
Subjects
- First Year Subjects: Academic Integrity Module
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Financial Management in Health Services
- Health Care Quality
- Health Law and Ethics
- Health Systems
- Management and Leadership in Health
- Strategy and Operation Management
- Systems Thinking and Leadership
Standard entry requirements
Successful completion of a 3 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent) in a Health related field and be eligible for registration with AHPRA. The list of AHPRA eligibility for registration. Successful completion of a 3 year Australian Bachelor degree (or its equivalent).
Recognition
The Master of Health Administration is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM). Graduates of the Master of Health Administration may apply for membership with the ACHSM. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details. Depending on subject choice, the Master of Health Administration is recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) as providing the theoretical underpinning to the experiential components of the Fellowship Training Program in medical administration.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Melbourne (City) | International: $78,000 | Yes |
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| Online | International: $78,000 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Melbourne (City), Online.
Your course fees will depend on the subjects you choose to study: each subject has its own costs. The total course fee may vary depending on the subjects you choose, your study load, the time it takes to complete your course and your approved Credit for Prior Learning. Fees correct Tuesday, Feb 28 2023
Further information
This course can be done fully online. Please note: Full-time study requires a second semester start, while part-time study can be started at any time.
