Graduate Diploma in Health Industry Management

About this course

The Graduate Diploma in Health Industry Management offered through Open Universities Australia is designed for those seeking specialised knowledge and training in current health management practices within the workplace. This health industry management course will give you the skills to:

• Improve your ability to manage change in the workplace
• Enhance your skills and knowledge in key areas of relevance to today's health industry, particularly the impact of new technologies
• Facilitate progress to industry leadership
• Develop strategies for immediate application

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible for this program:

• Have completed an undergraduate degree or equivalent, preferable in health, education or behavioural sciences from a recognised tertiary institution

OR

• Have a minimum of five years relevant health industry experience.

Areas of study

• Communication for health
• Organisation of health care systems
• Quality and performance management
• Leadership in health care
• Management in health services
• Financial management in health
• Introduction to health informatics
• Health policy
• Health economics
• Health planning and evaluation
• Health, stress and the management environment
• Ethics in public health practice
• Advanced health informatics

Study periods

Open Universities courses are offered in specific study intakes every year, known as Study Periods or Sessions. This means more flexibility as you can choose when to start studying. If you are studying undergraduate units you can start at the beginning of any of the four Study Periods each year, each lasting 13 weeks. Most postgraduate courses are offered in three Sessions per year, with each Session lasting 14 weeks. Exams are usually held in the week following the end of each Study Period or Session.

Shorter programs

If you choose not to study the entire Graduate Diploma in Health Management program you may be able to complete an alternative program. This is beneficial for students who need to develop a specialisation or prefer not to commit to the whole study period. Depending on the units studied, you may be able to exit with a Graduate Certificate in Health Industry Management.

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Financial options

If you are an Australian citizen you may be eligible to receive Abstudy/Austudy, Youth Allowance, FEE-HELP, HECS-HELP or scholarships.

Student support

Open Universities Australia offers a range of administrative and student support options. As a student of OUA you will have access to online tutoring services, student advisor forums, student counselling and career advice and support.

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How will this course advance my career?

This program is designed to enhance the skills and training of those who have, or wish to progress to, leadership and management responsibilities in the health industry. The content can be easily adapted to participants' current roles, directions and career aspirations.

How else will I benefit from this graduate diploma?

• Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a Graduate Diploma in Health Industry Management from Curtin University, as if you had studied on campus.
• Flexible study: studying by correspondence means you study on your terms – at a time and place that suits you.
• Government financial support available through FEE-HELP.
• Recognition of Prior Learning may be available for previous work experience, formal training or qualifications in this field.

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Want more information about the career benefits of this course? Fill out the enquiry form to the right and a study consultant will contact you with the details you need.