Health Management

Whether you aim to build your career in small, medium or large enterprises, or launch a business of your own, you must learn to identify opportunities, rise to challenges and adapt to change. The UNE Bachelor of Business is uniquely positioned to help you start or pivot your business career.

Our hands-on teaching and mentoring program will develop and hone your financial, critical analysis, decision-making and communication skills. You will learn to identify opportunities, evaluate the options, make informed decisions and measure outcomes. These skillsets are in high demand in dynamic work environments across a variety of sectors.

As demand for qualified and compassionate counsellors continues to grow in a busy, complex world, the UNE Bachelor of Counselling provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to excel in this rewarding field. With a focus on supported, self-directed and reflexive learning, connecting with others, and developing qualities of genuineness, acceptance, caring and compassion, you’ll graduate from this course future fit for a fulfilling counselling career.

Effective leaders across a broad range of settings, including the military, government, church, business and non-profit organisations, inspire those around them to perform at their best under any circumstances. In times of disruption and crisis, true leaders draw on skills and knowledge confidently to steer their organisations through change and adversity.

UNE's Bachelor of Organisational Leadership offers the advantage and strength of a business-oriented degree with additional knowledge and skills in contemporary organisational leadership, relevant to the 21st century. Meeting the entry requirements for this course will also grant you Advanced Standing (credit) equivalent to 2 years of this 3-year bachelor qualification – saving you significant time and money by recognising your previous knowledge and skills.

With commercial innovation and technological disruption on the rise, the UNE Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Laws will open the door to a wide range of legal and business career opportunities. This double degree gives you a solid foundation in contemporary legal skills together with well-rounded knowledge in business so you can become a flexible all-rounder in any workplace. Gain valuable financial, critical analysis, decision-making and communication skills, as well as how to write for, research, argue and apply the law – a powerful blend of attributes that allow you to take advantage of many career opportunities in evolving sectors.

The UNE Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Laws provides you with the opportunity to combine your study of law with an area of interest drawn from a wide variety of the arts, humanities and social sciences. As a double degree for the future, it has been developed in response to the needs of today’s rapidly changing workplaces and a growing employer demand for double degree graduates.

Your choice of arts major allows you to become an expert in a discipline of your choice. The legal knowledge and practical skills will also enable you to pursue many pathways in law, benefiting from UNE’s deep expertise in regional, rural and remote legal issues.

Workplaces value employees who have a broad range of real-world skills, and this combined degree will equip you to excel in today’s dynamic working environment. In our Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Business, you’ll gain business knowledge and learn to think like an entrepreneur. You’ll develop creative and socio-cultural knowledge, and vital skills in critical thinking and communication.

Our degree fosters the accumulation of knowledge and the acquisition of a diverse set of skills, essential to helping you be an independent thinker, and empowering you to create a new future, new career prospects and the ability to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing modern workplace.

Business and economics make a powerful combination. Graduates with skills in both disciplines are highly sought after for a range of roles in business, government and non-profit organisations.

Studying the combined Bachelor of Business/Bachelor of Economics at UNE gives you flexibility to take your career in whichever direction you choose. You will combine a solid grounding in accounting, business ethics, management and marketing with the quantitative and analytical skills needed to solve complex problems in the real world.

In today's dynamic and fast-paced business landscape, standing out from the pack requires flexibility, innovation, practical skills, and strategic insight. Our Advanced Diploma in Business is specifically designed to help you develop these abilities, pairing foundational knowledge with real-world case studies to ensure that you are as competitive and effective in the job market as possible. Whether you're a seasoned professional looking to add a tertiary qualification to enhance your opportunities, you're pivoting to a different facet of business, or you're preparing to start a brand new career, this course will give you the foundation you need to succeed.

The Diploma in Health and Social Care (Counselling) provides foundational theoretical knowledge and introductory skills in counselling. Whether you're currently working in the health and social care sector and are looking to complement your skills-based experience with a tertiary qualification, or you're considering a future career in the field, this course will give you the knowledge and practice skills you need to succeed.

The world of business and work is changing rapidly. To safeguard your career in this new era, you must keep up to date by building on your knowledge and skills.

UNE’s Diploma in Business will help you build on your experience to develop the business skills you need to respond to opportunities in the workplace and to meet challenges with confidence. We focus on equipping you with the ability to apply academic knowledge to your work in business, as an entrepreneur, or as an employee.

UNE's Bachelor of Health with Honours is uniquely designed to equip healthcare professionals with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in senior positions within the healthcare sector, from research to education and leadership to policy analysis. You will graduate from this course ready to identify gaps in service delivery, evaluate program effectiveness, and develop evidence-based policies – capabilities that are in higher demand than ever in the increasingly complex field of health.

In the human and community services sector, research plays a critical role in identifying gaps in service delivery, evaluating program effectiveness, and developing evidence-based policies and interventions. Having a strong understanding of research is now essential for success, with employers increasingly seeking employees who are not only proficient in their field, but also possess research skills that can be applied to solve complex problems.

UNE's Bachelor of Human and Community Services with Honours offers a dynamic blend of theoretical and practical learning that prepares you to fill these needs, with the opportunity to work with industry partners and receive guidance from experienced supervisors. This comprehensive course will be your gateway to a career path focused on senior human and community services sector roles.

One Health is a rapidly emerging discipline in public health, representing a multidisciplinary approach that recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. Examining these connections can help us to identify the root causes of complex infectious diseases and develop strategies to prevent them. In today’s world, one health is an increasingly important focus in both medical and veterinary science.

UNE’s Master of Public Health (One Health) offers you the opportunity to be at the forefront of this emerging and significant field of health and research. Delivered fully online, you can choose a specialisation and focus your study to give you a distinct advantage in the field.

In today's complex and evolving corporate environment, business leaders need to be adaptable and agile thinkers, with advanced skills in analysis, decision making and communication to identify opportunities and resolve complex workplace issues.

A Master of Business Administration is an essential qualification that prepares leaders to perform at a high level in any industry. UNE's MBA will expand your professional skills and knowledge, building on your experience to allow you to achieve your career goals and add significant value to your organisation.

With the Master of Neuroscience and Business from UNE, you'll gain a deep understanding of how neural processes influence behaviour, along with advanced skills and knowledge in contemporary business practices.

With our flexibly delivered program, you will gain an in-depth understanding of human physiology, neurobiology, neuroanatomy, clinical neuroscience and behavioural neuroscience, as well as a broad range of business leadership, strategic planning and innovation skills.

Whether you wish to broaden your knowledge or upskill in a highly sought-after combination of fields, or have studied neuroscience or business at undergraduate level, this course could be the ideal fit for you.

At the heart of a career in counselling is a desire to help others. Build on the skills acquired in your previous degree or professional experience with UNE's accredited, flexibly delivered Master of Counselling. Underpinned by a humanistic philosophy that focuses on the person rather than the symptoms, our course equips you to support people in need with practical skills and advanced knowledge. Future proof your career as a registered counsellor, able to engage in professional, reflexive counselling practice in an environment of genuineness, acceptance, caring, compassion and empathy.

As the global population continues to age, the demand for skilled professionals in aged care management is higher than ever. Our Graduate Diploma in Aged Care Management is designed to equip you with the advanced knowledge and leadership skills required to meet this growing need and to excel in managing high-quality aged care services. If you are a new, aspiring or mid-level health manager aiming to make a significant impact in a variety of aged care settings, including hospitals, aged care facilities, and community-based organisations, then this course will take you where you need to go.

The One Health concept focuses on the holistic, connected approach to health, recognising the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health. Today, we understand much more about infectious diseases than we did pre-2020. We know that developing a One Health approach to problem solving, using a trans-disciplinary methodology, we can identify the root causes of complex infectious diseases and develop strategies to prevent them.

With UNE’s Graduate Diploma in Public Health (One Health), gain a thorough knowledge of the One Health approach and the skills to elevate your career in this emerging and significant field of public health. Delivered fully online, you can choose a specialisation and focus your study to give you a distinct advantage in the field.

Secure your future in the burgeoning and fascinating realm of public health.

Whether you are new to professional counselling or want to safeguard your career with an industry-recognised qualification, UNE's Graduate Diploma in Counselling gives you real-world skills and knowledge, underpinned by a strong philosophical framework. Our course equips you to support and empower people, building relationships and fostering personal growth in a diverse range of contexts. With flexible delivery, our accredited course integrates theory with skills-based practical experience and supervision to allow you to practice in this dynamic, person-centred field.

Now more than ever, businesses and organisations are seeking leaders who can combine insights into how the brain works with core business decisions. With the Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Business at UNE, you will gain a combination of highly sought-after skills and knowledge that will give you a competitive edge in a wide range of careers.

As the first postgraduate diploma of its kind in Australia, this program is designed to meet the demand for professionals with foundational knowledge and skills in both fields. Our postgraduate Neuroscience and Business programs also include certificate and master's level options.

Design a bespoke course and prepare for a rapidly evolving workplace with the UNE Graduate Diploma in Professional Practice. Whether you want to advance your career, hone your skills or embark on a new career direction, we'll work with you to design a course to match your skills and aspirations.

You will have the freedom to assemble your course from a full breadth of subjects, play to your strengths and draw from your experience to achieve your goals. Learn in a way that suits your timeframe and do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor — with one-on-one guidance from start to finish. You'll be paving your pathway to the next stage of your career.

The demand for skilled professionals in aged care management is rapidly increasing, driven by factors such as an aging population, evolving regulatory environments, and the growing complexity of aged care services. UNE's Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Management is designed to provide you with the leadership skills and advanced knowledge necessary to excel in this dynamic field, preparing you for a range of management positions within the sector.

One Health recognises the interconnectedness of human, animal and environmental health, and the need for collaboration among multiple sectors to promote optimal health outcomes for all. By recognising the interconnectedness of these three fields, One Health seeks to improve the prevention and control of diseases that can spread between animals and humans (zoonotic diseases), as well as environmental factors that can impact health.

UNE’s fully online Graduate Certificate in Public Health (One Health) prepares you to build a career in population health, health promotion, epidemiology and leadership roles in public and private health, with a focus on this emerging health practice.

Enhance your skills and knowledge and elevate your long-term career prospects by studying with UNE’s experts in health practice.

Adapt to an evolving workplace and open the door to new career opportunities with UNE's Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice. Whether you want to create more career choices, hone your specialist skills, or take a new career direction, we will work with you to customise a course to match your skills and aspirations.

Choose from a full breadth of subjects. Avoid getting bogged down in a lengthy, traditional course, and instead, play to your natural strengths, refine your skills and draw on your experience to prepare for the future. And do it all with the support of an expert academic success advisor with 1:1 guidance from start to finish.

If you have a keen interest in how the human brain works along with a desire to gain well-rounded business skills, a qualification in neuroscience and business could be the perfect fit. Now is an exciting time to be involved in understanding the brain and how behaviour is influenced, with a greater emphasis being placed on aligning business decisions with this area.

Gain specialist and transferrable skills to help you succeed in your career as a postgraduate student in our flexible online learning environment. Consider starting with a Graduate Certificate and expanding your studies at a later date with the Graduate Diploma or Master of Neuroscience and Business.

A Doctor of Philosophy is the pinnacle of academic study. Using rigorous and systematic research, combined with critical analysis, you will add to society's understanding of complex issues at the cutting-edge of your discipline or profession.

When you complete your PhD at UNE, you will be recognised as an expert in your area of study. Your original discoveries and innovations will be applied to benefit society and industry in Australia and worldwide.

Practice-based research drives better decisions, stronger services and measurable outcomes. UNE’s Professional Doctorate provides foundational research training with a research thesis, supporting experienced professionals to contribute to the development of original knowledge that improves professional practice in their fields.

Co-design a workplace-embedded project with your UNE supervision team and your organisation, aligning rigorous methods with real-world challenges. Your examinable output is tailored to your discipline — for example, a thesis, a dissertation with artefacts, or an exegesis with a portfolio of creative, technical or performance works.

High quality research and analysis allows us to better understand the complex issues we face in industry and society. With UNE's Master of Philosophy by research, your original findings and insights will add to the body of knowledge and inform decision-making in your specialist area.

You will work independently, with personalised support from recognised experts in your area of study every step of the way. Expand your expertise, hone your research skills, and immediately apply your knowledge in a research topic of your choice.

The world is full of possibilities, with so much to discover and learn. There are endless opportunities to enrich your knowledge to prepare for the future, but what if you don’t want to undertake a full degree? And how can you zero-in on the subjects that matter most to you? That’s what a Non-Award unit with UNE will help you to achieve.

Non-Award study means you can learn without the need to complete entire course requirements or take on a full course load. Whether it’s a language you want to learn, a business unit to enhance your career, an improvement of your IT skills, an update on education principles or developing your management style, Non-Award study gives you the flexibility and control to explore what matters to you.

If you are enrolled at another university, you can choose to study subjects at UNE that will count towards your course. Apply as a cross-institutional student directly and complete one or several individual subjects (units) from the full scope of UNE's discipline areas.