Health Administration (Master)

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Year

2012

Award

Master of Health Administration

Length

1.5 years full-time or 3.5 years part-time.

Course description

This course provides an opportunity for gradautes with appropriate qualifications to commence the Master of Health Administration (MHA) directly, or to enter via a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management. There is no requirement for a thesis.

Course structure

The timetable is designed to accommodate working students and offers a combination of evening, block and distance modes. Part One comprises the Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management, Part Two comprises two subjects worth a total of 60 credit points.

Subject details

Melbourne

Overseas study opportunities

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

Application

Apply directly to the University by 31 October 2011. Late applications accepted until the end of January 2012 (full-fee places only). Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.

For this course, applicants must also submit a supplementary application form (PDF 138KB).

Fee type

Both Commonwealth Supported & full fee places available

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2012): $15,770 per 120 credit points.
Commonwealth Supported Places also available.

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

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree and a minimum of two years' professional work experience. Applicants are also required to submit a one-page statement of reasons for study, and two references.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Additional information

Applicants with a Graduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Health Services Management seeking to progress to a Master's degree require a B average.

Career opportunities

Prospective roles for graduates include senior health manager in healthcare organisations or government, project manager, project officer in health-related programs, quality manager, and aged-care services manager.

Professional recognition

The MHA is recognised by the Australian College of Health Service Executives and the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators.