Master of Health Administration

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Overview

A Master of Health Administration (PTM001C) degree is an internationally recognised qualification which enables its graduates to work in a wide variety of health settings. A full Master of Health Administration includes 11 subjects, with a total of 180 credit points (10 subjects accrue 15 credit points, one subject accrues 30 points). Most subjects have considerable flexibility about the context of written assignments, so that the academic skills each subject offers can immediately be translated to professional or personal interest areas.

The La Trobe China program aims to contribute to the improvement of the management competencies of Chinese health service managers and to the professional development of participating academics in the fields of health service management teaching and health services and health policy research. The Master of Health Administration course is taught through two stages: the first stage involves 8 subjects (120 credit points) leading to Graduate Diploma of Health Service Management; the second stage involves 3 subjects including an Action Learning Project (30 credit points). Students complete the Graduate Diploma first before enrolling in the Master.

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Office of the Provost

School

Course coordinator

George Liu

Location(s)

China (Harbin Medical Uni)

Course instance contact

George Liu

Course duration (full time)

1.5 years

Course duration (part time)

N/A

Study level

Postgraduate

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available only as an exit award

Study options

International offshore

Face To Face: All subjects delivered in person at a specific location.

Multi-Modal: Subjects delivered using a combination of Face To Face, Online and Online Asynchronous.

Online: All subjects delivered Online without the requirement to attend a specific location.

Online Asynchronous: All subjects delivered Online without the requirement to attend at a specific time.

Online plus placement/ intensive: All subjects delivered Online with the requirement of Face To Face attendance for specific intensive (field/industry placement).

Completion requirements

To qualify for the award of Master of Health Administration students must complete 180 credit points in total consisting of:180 credit points of core subjects.

To qualify for the award of Master of Health Administration students must complete 180 credit points in total consisting of:

180 credit points of core subjects.

Course structure
180 credit points

Level one120 credit points

Upon completion of all Level one subjects, students have the option to exit with a Graduate Diploma in Health Services Management (HGHSMH).

Core120 credit points

Level two60 credit points

Course intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Apply research principles and practices to critically appraise the health management body of knowledge and apply to managerial and leadership practice.

Synthesise information on population needs, health care delivery systems, funding and financing arrangements and government policy to create, revise , implement and evaluate evidence-based strategies that enhance population health and maximise organisational potential.

Apply project management tools and techniques underpinned by contemporary theoretical models to cultivate change.

Evaluate and synthesise the impact of health system and health organisation resource allocation decisions and apply to future resource allocation decisions.

Identify and assemble relevant data to analyse performance to improve the operations of a health care system or organisations to enhance patient care and population health outcomes.

Develop and apply ethical evidence-based leadership skills directed to individuals and teams across diverse organisational environments.

Effectively communicate ideas and information to different audiences and diverse settings.

Apply critical reflective practice that adapts responsively to the needs of different contexts and stakeholder groups.

Course features

Work based learning (placement) requirements

Compulsory placements (Work Based Learning)

During this course, you will participate in one or more supervised Work Based Learning (WBL) placements designed to allow you to practice newly acquired skills, behaviours and knowledge while integrating theory with practice. The placements will immerse you in professional work culture, enabling you to develop and further enhance your skills.
WBL provides you with the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience at one or more of our local, interstate or international industry partners or agencies. WBL placements will generally be arranged by the College based Placements Operation Team or Experiential Learning Team at La Trobe University. The number of hours undertaken can vary considerably, depending on the requirements of the course. Students may incur additional costs and it may be necessary to travel or relocate to complete a specific placement. Please refer to the individual subject entries for more information.

Work integrated learning opportunities
A course that integrates theory with the practice of work.

Industry presentations, Industry informed curriculum, Industry-informed projects

Career outcomes

This course is designed to advance your career in healthcare management and will prepare you for a range of senior management roles in the public and private sectors.

Our graduates have taken on roles in prominent healthcare organisations including hospitals, community health services, centres for disease prevention and control, health commissions, food and drug administrations, health insurance agencies and universities.

Professional recognition

The Master of Health Administration is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM). Graduates of the Master of Health Administration may apply for membership with the ACHSM. Membership may be subject to additional or ongoing requirements beyond completion of the degree. Please contact the relevant professional body for details.

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