Master of Health Leadership

School of Medicine

At The University of Notre Dame Australia, School of Medicine, we are dedicated to the provision of education that is designed and presented in collaboration with the health sector to support the translation of learning into practice.

The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership provides a unique opportunity to study, network and learn from experts across the professions. The WA Health, Institute for Health Leadership (2019), leadership model focuses on ‘Courageous, values-aligned, collaborative and systems-focused’ leaders, which will form the foundations of this program.

The Graduate Diploma of Health Leadership further develops students understanding of key leadership principals in areas of interest to them. Students in their final year of study in the Master’s program will complete a workplace leadership project to consolidate their research training.

• Why study this degree?

  The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership (GCHL) supports health professionals who want to consolidate or further their leadership career. The program provides students with a comprehensive introduction to the core principles of management and leadership within the complex health arena, in which consumers and their significant others play a central role. Students complete four core courses to support their development as a health professional leader and undertake peer coaching and a significant workplace project to demonstrate application of learning.

  The Graduate Diploma of Health Leadership (GDHL) The Graduate Diploma of Health Leadership comprises a comprehensive overview of the core principles of management and leadership within the complex health arena, in which consumers and their significant others play a central role. Students complete foundational courses focused on leadership theory, systems-focused thinking, compulsory courses ethics for professional life and research methods, with a further two self-selected specialist courses.

  The Master of Health Leadership (MHL) The Master of Health Leadership comprises a comprehensive overview of the core principles of management and leadership within the complex health arena, in which consumers and their significant others play a central role Students complete foundational courses focused on leadership theory, systems-focused thinking, compulsory courses ethics for professional life and research methods, two self-selected specialist courses and a health leadership research study.

• Program summary

  The Graduate Certificate will be provided through Master Classes to engage both academic and health industry speakers to provide an engaging, thought provoking and safe space to explore the complexities of health and health leadership.  Master classes provide a space for the sharing of ideas, exploring solutions, networking and building communities of interest.

  This first year will then translate into an online learning experience in the Graduate Diploma year through the Notre Dame core courses Ethics in Professional Life and Research Methods in Health and electives to engage students in areas of interest to them.

  The final master year follows a traditional format of research learning and engagement. Students will enrol in core courses and be supported by the course coordinator as they engage in a review of the subject literature to support project design, implementation strategies and evaluation.

  Two (2) compulsory courses below:

  • Professional Practice Project A
  • Professional Practice Project B

  Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

• Mode of study and assessment

  The Graduate Certificate in Health Leadership is provided over one year of part time study with Master Classes to engage both academic and health industry speakers to provide an engaging, thought provoking and safe space to explore the complexities of health and health leadership.  Master classes are supported by online learning modules. Course assessments promote student engagement with their workplace, including peer coaching and a workplace innovation project, evaluation and presentation.

  The graduate Diploma and Master year of study allows students to undertake the program in a part-time capacity, selecting from the available list of core and elective courses in the program regulations.

• Entry requirements

  To be eligible for admission to the Master of Health Leadership applicants must meet the following specific requirements:

  • As a minimum qualification, a recognised Bachelor degree in a health profession
  • Evidence of specific professional and/or industry experience.

• Learning outcomes

  Upon successful completion of the Master of Health Leadership, graduates will be able to:

  1. Effectively apply management and leadership theories underpinning work practice within the health context.
  2. Analyse contemporary issues within health professional leadership and their significant influence on management and leadership practice
  3. Interpret governance and risk as applied to the work context in consideration of management and leadership roles and responsibilities
  4. Employ critical reflection to encourage on-going learning to maintain and improve professional knowledge and skills
  5. Utilise a critical thinking approach to solve ethical dilemmas in the culturally and socially diverse healthcare environment
  6. Communicate and negotiate with influence to achieve optimum outcomes; and
  7. Apply oral presentation and report writing skills and apply these for the dissemination of project and research findings.
  8. Use evidence-based research in preparation of professional analysis and advice.

• Career opportunities

  A Master of Health Leadership can lead to private and public sector careers such as health manager, project evaluation/administration or policy officer, finance officer/chief finance officer, health business analyst, and health information officer.

• Real-world experience

  You will learn from our academics, who are leaders in their field. There are no practicum requirements for this program.

• Scholarships

  Refer to your health service, Department of Health website or other organisations for further information on scholarships for health professionals.

• Fees and costs

  This Program has the following loan scheme(s) available for eligible students:

  
  

  Domestic Fee-Paying
  A domestic fee-paying place is a place at university where the student is responsible for the full cost the program.

  Eligible domestic fee-paying students may apply for the FEE-HELP loan scheme which assists eligible fee-paying students with the payment of all, or part, of their tuition fees, not including additional study costs such as accommodation or textbooks. Your FEE-HELP debt will be indexed each year in line with the Consumer Price Index.

  
  

  For indicative fees and information on how to pay, including Government loan schemes and our online calculator, visit our Fees, costs and scholarships page.

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