Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership
Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership
The health industry is changing rapidly. Change is driven by an ageing population, greater consumer expectations, digital and technological disruption, the burden of chronic diseases and a growing focus on data and privacy. This is the only course of its kind in Australia, and is designed to help you become…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The health industry is changing rapidly. Change is driven by an ageing population, greater consumer expectations, digital and technological disruption, the burden of chronic diseases and a growing focus on data and privacy.
This is the only course of its kind in Australia, and is designed to help you become a fully informed and competent health industry leader and step up in your career.
You can take advantage of our expertise in health research and teaching, with the opportunity to be taught by leading experts while connecting with industry employers at a local, national and international level.
You can choose to specialise in one of give majors depending on your area of interest including:
Change and project management
Human resources management
Information and analytics
Innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership
Policy and evaluation
3 reasons to study a Master of Health Administration, Policy and Leadership at Murdoch
- Put theory into practice with professional placements through our Work Integrated Learning program. Some of our students have interned with government agencies (e.g. WA Health), aged care, community services and disability not-for-profit organisations (Red Cross, Rocky Bay and Ngala) and small to medium enterprises.
- Take on an industry placement, industry consultancy project or research thesis as part of your studies, to suit your career aspirations.
- Get support from course advisors and academic staff along your postgraduate journey – and be taught by experienced academics and senior health leaders.
Your career
Health is one of Australia’s largest industries, with more than one million people employed nationally. It is also our largest single employment sector here in WA, with an extra 301,000 healthcare jobs expected to become available by 2026. Source: Job Outlook Professional 2021. Careers could include:
- Health Manager
- Project Evaluation/Administration or Policy Officer
- Finance Officer/Chief Finance Officer
- Health Business Analyst
- Health Information Officer
- International trends suggest an increasing demand for executives, managers, professionals, administrators and analysts working in the healthcare industry – and the specialised skills you gain in this course will help you graduate with a competitive edge in your career.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Murdoch University is based in Perth, the biggest city in Western Australia. It is a world-renowned research university, being a part of the Innovative Research Universities group. It has an impressive reputation for conducting ground-breaking studies, and experienced academics encourage students to be independent thinkers with a focus on the future. Murdoch offers around 230 undergraduate, postgraduate and research programs, and a series of dedicated scholarships for international students to help them with the costs of studying in Australia. The University boasts strong connections with overseas partners, domestic government departments and the wider working community, giving students a perfect springboard to take part in work placements and complete real-world projects in their subject area.
