Master of Health Management

The Master of Health Management at Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is built for students aiming to step into senior roles in the Australian healthcare sector. Across two years of full-time study, you'll explore topics like health policy, leadership in health services, financial management in healthcare, and quality and safety. The course structure spans a mix of core and elective units of study, with each unit assigned a set number of credit points according to Australian university standards. This lets you tailor your study focus while meeting the credit requirements for a master’s at an Australian public university.

Learning here is hands-on and grounded in the realities of the Australian health system. You'll have the chance to participate in work-integrated learning, such as industry placements or projects, which offer exposure to real workplaces and help you develop the skills needed in health administration roles. If you’re interested in analysis or research, the course includes the option to undertake a research project or capstone unit addressing real-world health management challenges.

Health management attracts people from clinical, administrative, and other professional health backgrounds. Whether you’re switching fields or building on existing experience, skills gained include workforce leadership, strategic planning, healthcare data interpretation, policy analysis, and service quality improvement. QUT's location in Brisbane means you'll study close to major Australian hospitals, government health agencies, and private providers, with opportunities to build local networks and get to know the Queensland and Australian healthcare environment in depth.

This course suits those aiming for leadership or management in public and private healthcare sectors. International students benefit from post-study work rights (Temporary Graduate visa, subclass 485), plus in-study work permission of 48 hours per fortnight. Confirm details, including specific unit offerings and credit requirements, directly with QUT or the official course page.

• Health service manager in public or private hospitals
• Practice manager in clinics or specialist centres
• Quality and safety coordinator
• Policy adviser for government health agencies
• Health project manager in non-government organisations
• Health information manager
• Roles in aged care or community health

Australian employers include hospitals, primary care practices, state and federal government departments, private health insurers, and not-for-profits.