Business Administration/Health Administration

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Year

2011

Award

Master of Business Administration and Master of Health Administration

Length

2.5 years

Campuses

Melbourne, Melbourne (City)

Course description

This course is a comprehensive study package for professionals in health service settings who want to expand their career pathway into senior management roles in the public or private sectors. It also provides an entry into the health sector for managers working in non-healthcare settings.

Course structure

Students enrol in nine subjects over two semesters for the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and 12 subjects over four terms for the Master of Business Administration (MBA). The structure ensures coverage of essential content while allowing flexibility for students to pursue personal and professional interests.

Subject details

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

21 490 (28 650 for 160 credit points)
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

Applicants must have a three-year undergraduate Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of two years professional experience in the health system or approved international equivalent. Applicants are also required to submit a one-page statement of reasons for study and be supported by two referees.

Extra requirements

Applicants for this course must also complete a Supplementary Application form available from our website.

Additional information

MBA program: Term 1 (January).
MHA program: Semester 1 (February).
This course is held at both the Melbourne and Melbourne (city) campuses.

Career opportunities

Senior management roles in both public and private sector organisations in health care.

Professional recognition

The MHA is accredited by the Australian College of Health Service Executives and the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators. The MBA is an internationally recognised professional qualification in business.

Course URL

http://www.latrobe.edu.au/publichealth/HSM

Contact information

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