University of Technology Sydney

C04409v2 Master of Health Services Management

Award(s): Master of Health Services Management in (name of major) (MHSM)
Commonwealth supported place?: No
Load credit points: 72
Course EFTSL: 1.5
Location: Online campus

Notes

This course is offered fully online.

This course is not offered to international students.


Overview
Career options
Course intended learning outcomes
Admission requirements
Course duration and attendance
Course structure
Course completion requirements
Course program
Articulation with UTS courses
Other information

Overview

This course is tailored for current and aspiring health and social care professionals seeking to enhance their leadership and management skills. Choose this degree to align expertise with industry standards, drawing on evidence-based, research-informed content. Stand out with a curriculum that hones students' abilities in leading people, managing resources, and navigating complex health service systems.

What sets this course apart is the opportunity to learn from academic and industry leaders, gaining real-world insights into health and social service management. Choose from a range of electives or tailor study to career goals by taking a major in: Digital Health and Analytics; Quality and Safety; Leadership; Decision-making for Health Leaders; or Business Administration.

Students graduate with advanced knowledge in strategic and operational management, strengthened by analytical and problem-solving skills. The course emphasises human-centred leadership, preparing students to meet the dynamic needs of diverse communities and organisations.

Flexible online study options allow students to balance their education with other commitments. Engage with authentic assessments that not only challenge but also provide industry-recognised qualifications.

Career options

Upon completion, students are well-equipped for leadership roles across various health settings, including hospitals, community care, and aged care services, spanning the public, private, and non-profit sectors.

Course intended learning outcomes

1.1 Engage in and translate ongoing personal and professional development through inquiry, critical thinking and reflective practice.
2.1 Evaluate and synthesise expert knowledge and apply skills to address real-world problems in health and social care, informed by evidence.
2.2 Demonstrate leadership in health and social care through communication and collaboration with specialist and nonspecialist audiences to optimise individual and system outcomes.
3.1 Demonstrate ability to apply socially responsible and ethical practice in health and social care.
4.1 Critically reflect on the intersection between Indigenous contexts and health services management to inform ethical work practices with and for Indigenous Australians.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

Applicants must have the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in Health

OR

  • Completed Australian bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent AND a minimum of at least 1 year full-time (1800+ hours), or equivalent part-time, relevant work experience in the health and social care sectors. Work experience excludes internships undertaken as part of previous academic study or professional qualifications.

Applicants who do not meet the criteria above should consider applying for C11304 Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management.

Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

  • Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of Service in one of the following formats:
    • A 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
    • A completed 'UTS statement of service’ signed by the employer
    • A statutory declaration confirming work experience (for Australian Residents only)
    • An official letter from the applicant’s accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant’s work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
    • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses

The English proficiency requirement for local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL iBT: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64 with a writing score of 50; or C1A/C2P: 176-184 with a writing score of 169.

Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

Course duration and attendance

The course can be completed in a minimum of 2 years of online study, 1 x 6 credit point subject (or equivalent) per session over 12 x 7-week teaching sessions.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 72 credit points, choosing one of five majors (Digital Health and Analytics, Qualty and Safety, Leadership, Decision-making for Health Leaders or Business Administration) or a no-major (flexible major) option to complete the course. In all options, with the exception of the flexible major, students choose two electives, from the list of electives provided within each choice block.

Course completion requirements

STM91933 Health Services Management core 36cp
CBK92361 Health Services Management choice 36cp
Total 72cp

Course program

For more information, download a course guide and speak to a UTS Online Student Enrolment Advisor about 100% online study and a possible study program.

Articulation with UTS courses

This course is part of an articulated program.

Other information

Further information is available from:

UTS Student Centre
telephone 1300 ask UTS (1300 275 887)
or +61 2 9514 1222
Ask UTS
UTS: Health

Associate Professor Jo Travaglia
Course coordinator