The Master of Health Leadership and Management is designed to enable clinicians to develop their leadership roles in the health care system. The qualification is ideal for clinicians/health care professionals seeking to advance their careers. Mid-career clinicians/ health care professionals can update their knowledge with contemporary studies in leadership and management in a health care context, to enhance their career prospects. Your degree The Master of Health Leadership and Management is designed for practising health professionals seeking to develop their leadership and management skills. This flexible program allows students to build upon their existing competencies and to tailor a Master’s program to suit their professional development requirements. The program delivers the following: the leadership skills required to be an effective manager in the context of health care; the skills to critically evaluate and incorporate reflective practice in a leadership role; and the ability to analyse and demonstrate the values of enabling skills. What you study You will undertake subjects in: Essential Skills for Health Researchers Legal and Professional Issues Reflection for Practice Effective Management in Health Promoting Clinical Excellence Effective Leadership in Health Tools for Practice Development Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development Course Learning Outcomes Students graduating from the Master of Health Leadership and Management will be able to: Critique knowledge about recent developments in leadership and management and have an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with leadership and management in health. Apply knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to leadership and management in healthcare settings. Demonstrate advanced skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to health leadership. Design, apply, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship in health leadership. Exercise critical thinking and reflection to develop new understanding. Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions in relation to health leadership and management. Apply a values driven approach to leadership in professional practice in regard to communication, problem solving and change management. Integrate the application of knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative.