Graduate Certificate in Health Management
Why study the Graduate Certificate in Health Management at UNE?
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 the Master of International Health Management.
Career Opportunities
Middle and senior management positions in health-related fields.
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DURATION
Up to 2 years Part-timeFEES
CSP (quotas apply)Full Fee
International
2013 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Trimester 1, Off CampusTrimester 2, Off Campus
How to Apply
Domestic Students
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).
For more information, click hereInternational Students
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education).For more information, click here
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| Official Abbreviation | GradCertHM | |||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply)/ Full Fee / International | |||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 | |||||||||
| How to apply |
All domestic students apply direct to UNE. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here
International students apply direct to UNE through International Marketing and Pathways. This course is only available off-campus (distance education). For more information, click here |
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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 | 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. |
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| Academic Colours |
Peony Red (BCC 37) |
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| Further Information | 
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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.
Period of Candidature
The period of candidature shall be:
(a) 0.5 year as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.
Course Requirements
1.(a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Health Management, a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points as specified in Rule 1.(b).
(b) The course shall comprise 24 credit points from Group 3.
2.(a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Health Management (Aged Care), a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points as specified in Rule 2.(b).
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 1;
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 3.
3.(a) To qualify for the award of Graduate Certificate in Health Management (Quality Management), a candidate must pass units to the value of 24 credit points as specified in Rule 3.(b).
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) all units in Group 2;
(ii) 12 credit points from Group 3.
Group 1
HSGR420; HSHM449
Group 2
EHPS590; HSHM444
Group 3
HS458A; HSHM 400, 412, 421, 431, 440, 441, 443, 444, 445, 542; or any other unit approved by the school.
Program of Study
Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:
| Course Structure | Credit Points | |
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| Specialisation Complete 12 credit points in ONE of the following: |
12 cps | |
| Specialisation | cps | |
| Aged Care | 12 | |
| Quality Management | 12 | |
| Listed Units Complete 12 credit points if undertaking a Specialisation or 24 credit points if undertaking No Specialisation. |
12 or 24 cps | |
| Total | 24 cps | |
Award of Degree
Candidates who meet the course requirements of Rule 1 shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Health Management.
Candidates who meet the course requirements of Rule 2 shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Health Management (Aged Care).
Candidates who meet the course requirements of Rule 3 shall be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Health Management (Quality Management).
Progress and Conduct
Candidates are referred to the University's General Rules Policy on Academic Progress.
Improper Conduct
Candidates are referred to the Student Coursework Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct Rules.
| Course Aims | The course aims are currently unavailable. |
| Learning Outcomes | Learning outcome information is currently unavailable for this course. |
| Graduate Attributes | Graduate attribute information is currently unavailable for this course. |