Graduate Certificate in Health Management
| Official Abbreviation | GradCertHM | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP or Full Fee | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| Overview | The course aims to meet the needs of health professionals who desire or are required to document evidence of continuing education in order to maintain active membership in their professional associations. It is designed to serve as a flexible, self-directed entry into other advanced academic courses such as a Graduate Diploma in Health Management. |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | Candidates must: (a) hold a University degree in a field other than health management and have relevant professional experience in a health related area approved by the Faculty; or (b) have professional standing and successful practice relevant to the award. |
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| Career Opportunities | Middle and senior management positions in health-related fields. |
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| Academic Colours |
peony red (BCC 37) |
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a) hold a degree of a University in a field other than health management and have relevant professional experience in a health related area approved by the school; or
(b) have professional standing and successful professional practice relevant to the award.
2. Course Requirements
2.1. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Health Management, a candidate shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.1.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise 24 credit points from Group 3.
2.2. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Health Management (Aged Care), a candidate shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.2.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 3.
2.3. (a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Health Management (Quality Management), a candidate shall pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 2.3.(b) and 5.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 2;
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 3.
3. Period of Candidature
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.
Group 1
HSGR 420; HSHM 449.
Group 2
EHPS 590; HSHM 444.
Group 3
ECON 318; HS 458; HSHM 400, 411, 412, 421, 431, 440, 441, 443, 444, 445, 451, 542; or any other unit approved by the school.