Master of Health Management
Why study the Master of Health Management at UNE?
No longer offered. Currently enrolled students must complete this course by 31st December 2012.
The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge required for senior managerial and planning positions in hospitals and other health facilities. The primary focus of the course is the management of health services, the management of health-oriented initiatives, and the provision of and planning for health care.
Career Opportunities
Middle and senior management positions in health-related fields.
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DURATION
0.5 Years Full-time1 Year Part-time
1.5 Years Full-time
3 Years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2008 STUDY OPTIONS
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| Official Abbreviation | MHM |
| Course Type | Postgraduate |
| Commencement | Semester 1 and Semester 2 |
| Study Mode | Off Campus |
| Course Duration |
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee |
| Total Credit Points | 24 or 72 |
| How to apply | New students to UNE apply to study off-campus (distance education) through UAC. For more information, click here Former or current students apply to study off-campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
| Entry Requirements | Candidates must have relevant professional experience in a health-related area approved by the Faculty and either: (a) hold a university degree in a field other than health management; or (b) hold the Graduate Diploma in Health Management from UNE; or (c) satisfy the faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall have relevant professional experience in a health related area approved by the school and either:
(a) hold a degree of a university in a field other than health management; or
(b) hold a Graduate Diploma in Health Management from The University of New England; or
(c) satisfy the school by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) or (c) shall pass 72 credit points as specified in Rules 2.1.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) all units in Group 2;
(iii) all units in Group 3;
(iv) six credit points from Group 4.
2.2. (a) To qualify for the award, candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b) shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 2;
(ii) six credit points from Group 3.
3. Period of Candidature
3.1. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) or (c), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
3.2. For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) one year as a full-time candidate;
(b) two years as a part-time candidate.
4. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
5. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
HSHM 412, 421, 431, 440, 441, 443.
Group 2
EHPS590; HSHM 444, 445.
Group 3
ECON 318; HSHM 451.
Group 4
HS 332, 422; HSGR 420; HSHM 400, 402, 411, 447, 449, 501, 505, 542; HSNS 448; PDAB 306; POLS 411; or any other unit approved by the school
Course Structure – for candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b).
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units | 18 cps |
| Elective Units | 6 cps |
| Total | 24 cps |
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Course Structure – for candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) or (c).
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
Course Structure |
Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Core Units | 66 cps |
| Elective Units | 6 cps |
| Total | 72 cps |