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Master of Public Health / Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy

Master of Public Health / Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

The Master of Public Health / Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy provides students with a practical toolkit, interdisciplinary skills, conceptual knowledge and expertise for emerging public health practitioners, healthcare sector leaders, project planners, managers and policy makers. This program strengthens the capabilities of healthcare system and public health workforce by addressing the current and future global health challenges and population health issues by a combined focus on health leadership, public health and policy and health system management. This combined degree program is designed to leverage students’ prior learnings and existing knowledge and aims to foster new skills that will equip our students to be effective leaders in the industry. They will be able to lead and conduct research and healthcare data analysis, plan and lead projects, evaluate programs and policies, engage with stakeholders and work on real world issues. Delivered by internationally recognised academics and experts, this program is nationally and internationally relevant and will enhance students’ capacity to engage in, improve outcomes and make changes effectively. The graduates of this unique combined program will have strong local and global, theoretical, applied, and varied skills, ensuring their ability to make a difference at community, research, organisation, policy and other levels.

The Master of Public Health / Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy will prepare its graduates for a rewarding career in many different areas of health, program or project planning and management, local councils and local health districts, government departments, education, medical supply and pharmaceutical companies, health insurers, regulatory agencies, integrated care organisations, and not-for-profit organisations as well as the opportunity to demonstrate specialist skills in research and professional practice in the fields of population health practice, health promotion, health management, research methodology or medical statistics.

Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:

  • A strong capacity for collecting, monitoring and critically reviewing evidence to inform health service practice and program delivery
  • Critical analytical and decision-making skills that incorporate ethical, social and global issues in relation to health economics, management and policy
  • Awareness of an openness to self-reflection and their impact on those they seek to influence
  • Effective interpersonal skills demonstrated through management/leadership capability and the capability to work effectively in teams to deliver expected outcomes
  • Professional proficiency in the utilisation of information and technology in health economics, management and policy contexts
  • The ability to apply a range of health theories to identify and plan for the health needs of the community or specific at risk groups
  • The ability to identify and assess social, behavioural and environmental factors affecting health and illness
  • The ability to develop effective and efficient approaches to health services and programs
  • The ability to evaluate and improve health services, using appropriate research methods
  • Specialised knowledge of theories, models and concepts relevant to health economics, management and policy and be proficient in their application
  • Expertise in applying research principles and methods for the purpose of conducting substantial health

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The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.

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We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research. 

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1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022  
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020 
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021 
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020 
 

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