Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)/Master of Public Health
Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)/Master of Public Health
The Master of Public Health and Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension) double degree will enable you to specialise in both public health and health management and to develop research skills in health management. You will gain the advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills to undertake population health and health…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Public Health and Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension) double degree will enable you to specialise in both public health and health management and to develop research skills in health management. You will gain the advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills to undertake population health and health services management roles in government, community and health service settings in Australia and internationally. This degree also includes a research project which will cultivate your critical thinking and communication skills as you explore contemporary health management issues.
By undertaking this combination of degrees you will come away with a sophisticated understanding of the multidisciplinary knowledge required for public health and health management. This includes epidemiology, biostatistics, social determinants of health, population-targeted health research methods, leadership and workforce management, quality improvement, and the design, implementation and evaluation of health programs and policy. You will acquire the specialised skills needed for health management research and evidence-based professional practice and leadership across a range of contexts.
There’s strong demand for health management professionals in the public and private health sectors, both within Australia and globally. You’ll develop transferable leadership skills that can be applied throughout your career into senior management positions at health service and health system levels. Many of our graduates occupy senior executive, general management, health ministry and other health leadership roles in Australia and across the world.
This program is ideal if you’re looking at a career in:
health services general management
health services c-suite roles
government and non-government policy
medical communications
medical insurance management
non-government health service management
health economics
health program management
health care consultancy.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of South Australia is a globally connected and engaged university with industry-informed teaching and research that is inventive and adventurous. Ranked in the world’s top 50 under 50^ and with 100% of assessed research rated at or above world-class*, the University is young, innovative and offers students the chance to gain real-world experience.Focused on life beyond the classroom, the University of South Australia offers a practical approach to teaching and learning. Degrees are designed in partnership with industry, giving students opportunities to gain the latest insights and trends and ensuring they graduate career ready.^Ranked in the World’s Top 50 Under 50 – Ranked #29, 2021 QS Top 50 Universities Aged Under 50 and Ranked #46, 2022 THE Young University Rankings*2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA), 4-digit Fields of Research
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