The course aims to enhance the competencies of middle level health and aged care managers, equipping them to move to more senior management positions. In particular the course will provide the opportunity for students to undertake thesis research on an issue of importance to their industry. These aims are accomplished by utilising the expertise of our teaching staff (who are also experienced managers) and of health and aged care leaders in both the public and private sectors who lecture in the program. Progression to the thesis will be limited to experienced health or aged care managers who have completed the 36 units of coursework with a Credit or better. The 36-unit thesis will call for a close collaboration with the industry, and will involve the student in the identification of industry experts who may be prepared to provide field supervision. Learning outcomes On completion of the course, students are expected to be able to: apply knowledge of management methods to their practice in managing people and resources use critical analysis and available evidence to address problems and opportunities in health and aged care policy and practice negotiate ethical and practice dilemmas and apply their skills and knowledge to achieving better outcomes for communities, clients and staff provide leadership at a more senior level, and enhance their careers undertake research projects in health and aged care management using appropriate research methods and following recognised research protocols.