Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)
The Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management) provides a comprehensive foundation in core business principles, with a specialisation in healthcare management.
This specialisation is designed to prepare aspiring leaders to learn the latest concepts which can be applied to health and aged care settings. You will deepen your knowledge of advanced healthcare management and how to use them to drive improved performance.
You will learn how to take advantage of technology to test and better manage quality and safe care whilst tackling the challenges of digital age. This MBA course has industry engagement embedded, with a total of up to 36 weeks of experience available through Work Integrated Learning and industry programs.
Healthcare managers are the professionals who are involved in decision-making in hospitals, aged care, or other health related organisations. Healthcare managers are responsible for designing policies, managing human resources, improving the business unit, and managing the operations including the procurement and supply of hospital equipment in addition to improving the quality of patient care.
Campus Information
Flinders City Campus
Flinders City Campus is the first of its kind in the state. This vertical campus features all services and facilities over 8 levels within a single state-of-the-art building, fostering collaboration and empowering learning opportunities. Everything you need is just an elevator ride away. Here in this place for fearless learning, you will gain the knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently step into your next career.
Intakes
- March
- July
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Flinders University was founded in an era of profound social, political and technological change, when longstanding conventions were being challenged by a new generation of ambitious young thinkers.
We're transforming and investing in people and facilities to create contemporary, stimulating, and satisfying learning and work environments that reflect our core values of excellence, innovation, courage, and integrity. Flinders is refocusing its strategic priorities with the aim of elevating its performance to be a top ten Australian university, and amongst the top 1% in the world.
Reaching beyond the limits of buildings, borders, and backgrounds, ours is an inclusive culture that believes absolutely in equality and opportunity for all. We don't just accommodate differences; we embrace and celebrate them.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas and Masters
- The equivalent of a three-year Australian bachelors degree.
- Some degrees may require work experience to meet the entry requirements.
- A reference or statement from the employer will be required.
- Special requirements apply to the four-year Doctor of Medicine
International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:
Achieved the required test score for the course you are applying for. The IELTS (Academic) and equivalent scores to meet the various levels are shown in the table below. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE, DET and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre; or
Successfully completed an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.5) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course;
- Course Code: 107691A
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
82600 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 60 AUD
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