Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management in Healthcare
Course information for - 2024 entry
- Duration
- 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
- Start dates
- ACU Online Term 1 - January, ACU Online Term 3 - July
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course. See the Courses costs section below, under Fees.
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management in Healthcare equips students with skills to examine organisational culture, management concepts, governance and quality improvement within the health care workplace. Students will explore concepts relating to change management and outcomes, leadership strategies and skills, along with ethical, moral and social justice dimensions within the health care sector.
This course provides a foundation for students who wish to pursue a management or leadership role within their health care workplace.
Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this course. See the Courses costs section below, under Fees.
Careers
Our graduates have pursued careers in:
- health leadership/management
- health research
- local, national or international health-related organisations,
- health practitioner regulation,
- health management consultancy,
- academia
Course details
Course structure
To complete the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management in Healthcare, a student must complete 40 credit points (cp).
Course map
AQF framework
Entry requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management in Healthcare, an applicant must have completed a bachelor degree in a health discipline or equivalent.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2024 Admission.
Applicants with higher education study
To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Certificate in Leadership and Management in Healthcare, an applicant must have completed a bachelor degree in a health discipline or equivalent.
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
English language requirements
Applicants require an academic IELTS overall score of 6.5 with an individual score of 6.0 in all tests, or an equivalent acceptable test score as outlined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
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Pathways
Further study
Graduates can progress to a Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management in Healthcare or a Master of Leadership and Management in Healthcare.
Fees
Course costs
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (normally 4 units) per semester.
A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:
- the number of units studied per semester;
- the choice of major or specialisation; and
- elective units.
The University reviews fees annually.
A 10% rebate on fees will be offered to domestic ACU graduates (from any faculty) enrolling in full fee-paying postgraduate studies in the Faculty of Health Sciences. Conditions apply.
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
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ACU Online Applicants
Deferment
Deferment is available for one year. Find out more about deferment.
Deferment is not available for enrolment via OUA.