This is an innovative qualification for health professionals and graduates of health sciences, public health, commerce, law and arts degrees, who seek to improve the experiences of patients, the health of communities and populations, and the operations of health services. Programme overview Health leadership is a varied and complex field. If you are interested in a career where you can play a part in helping to improve the experiences of patients, the health of communities and the operations of health services, this is the ideal programme for you. Study a wide range of topics from quality in health care to health care economics, public health principles and health informatics principles. Health leadership opens doors in careers such as health management, health care quality improvement, international health management and more in this exciting challenging field. Programme structure The MHlthLd can be completed as a 120-point or 180-point taught masters degree, depending on the level of study you have completed. You can choose one of three specialisations: Health Management International Health Clinical Quality and Safety Your programme will include a number of core courses, as well as courses specific to your chosen specialisation. You will also complete a 45-point project in health leadership. The 180-point programme can be completed in three semesters (18 months) full-time or up to 12 semesters (6 years) part-time. The 120-point programme can be completed in two semesters (1 year) full-time or up to eight semesters (4 years) part-time. The preferred start date is Semester One (late February/early March); however, it is possible to start the Health Management or International Health specialisations in Semester Two (July). The Clinical Quality and Safety specialisation may only be commenced in Semester One. Where could this programme take you? The programme has been developed to meet the demand in health leadership and management in international and domestic markets. Jobs related to this programme Health care quality improvement Health management International health management NGOs Further study options Master of Health Sciences Master of Public Health Doctor of Philosophy