Postgraduate coursework program
Health Administration
[formerly Health Service Management]
Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Administration (18 units)
Graduate Certificate in Health Administration (18 units)
Graduate Diploma in Health Administration (36 units)
Master of Health Administration (54 units)
Master of Science (Health Administration) (72 units)
Fast facts
- Graduate Certificate: 6 months full-time
- Graduate Diploma: 1 year full-time
- Masters: 1.5 years full-time
- MSc: 2 years full-time
- Mode: Internal/External Study
- Full fee-paying courses
- Part-time available. A mid-year intake is offered.
- Available to Australian and international students.
- Faculty: Articulated program offered through the Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health Sciences.
- GradStart Codes: GC Aged Care Administration 2GC077; GC Health Administration 2GC061; GD in Health Administration 2GD033; Master of Health Administration 2CM043; MSc Health Administration 2CM055.
The Flinders Health Administration program is designed to enhance competencies over the following range, to:
- develop an understanding of management theories and principles and their application in health administration;
- develop critical and analytical skills applicable to current issues and dilemmas in health services;
- develop skills involved in policy creation and critique;
- enhance an understanding of the health system and its financial, economic and statistical models and methods;
- develop practical management skills and insights into management practice;
- enhance an understanding of the legal and ethical framework of management practice in health;
- prepare students for membership of the Australian College of Health Service Executives,
- assist registered medical practitioners to enter the Royal Australian College of Medical Administrators, and
- assist registered nurses to gain admission to the Royal College of Nursing.
The Graduate Certificates cater for professionals from any background working in health-related areas who wish to deepen the knowledge base on which their practice is grounded. It introduces core competencies in management, better equipping students to carry out management tasks or to proceed to further graduate-level coursework.
The Master of Health Administration develops the skills of middle-level managers, equipping them to move to more senior positions. Students learn from a combination of applying theory to management problems, using management tools and techniques and critical reflection on their own practice as managers.
The Master of Science (Health Administration) focuses specifically on the skills middle-level managers need to advance research in their area, and includes the opportunity to undertake thesis research on an issue of importance to their industry.
Course structures
The programs are progressive, with many topic options in common, thus allowing students to move to higher level study and receive credit for work already completed.
The other three programs are for graduates in fields such as medicine, nursing and science who are experienced managers of clinical or other health services.
Most domestic students are part-time and take one topic each semester. At this pace, the certificate courses take 18 months, the diploma 3 years and the Masters degree 4.5 years. Faster progression is possible but means a heavier workload.
Students choose from the following list of Core and Elective topics
Core foundation topics for all the awards are:
- Managing People and Organisations in Health and Aged Care
- Health Care Financial Management
Core topics for the Graduate Diploma award:
- Health Services Law
- Health Systems and Health Policy
Core topics for the Masters award:
- Strategic Management in Health
- Major Project in Health Management (compulsory Masters topic)
Electives
- Risk Management and Clinical Governance
- Managing Communications and Partnerships
- Health Economics and Resource Allocation
- Health Services Ethics
- Major Project in Rural Health Management
- Or other approved postgraduate topics
The full program of study, admission requirements andf topic descriptions, are set out in the Course rule for the relevant degree(s).
Entry requirements
Please refer to the individual course rules for each degree as listed above.
How to apply using GradStart
Three easy steps:
- Visit the South Australian Tertiary Admissions Centre (SATAC) website.
- Link via the GradStart button. Click on 'Want to Apply?' to begin your application.
- Submit your application. You will be sent a confirmation email.
You can apply for admission at any time during the year and GradStart applications are free.
If you receive any correspondence from SATAC requesting further information you will need to supply what is requested. Your application cannot be processed until all requested information is received.
Note: you must be a citizen or permanent resident of Australia to apply through GradStart.
Course fees
The Department of Health Management offers a 15% discount to all domestic students, through an arrangement with the South Australian Department of Health.
Students are billed at the start of each semester according to the number of units being undertaken. If students withdraw, fees may be refunded in whole or in part depending on the circumstances. However, in the first year of enrolment the fees normally include a non-refundable 10% discount.
See the appropriate fee schedule for Australian students and international students.
Australian citizens, and those holding an Australian permanent humanitarian visa who meet eligibility criteria, are eligible to defer their fees through the Higher Education Loan Program (FEE-HELP). Contact Student Finance Services on (08) 8201 3143 for details.
Closing date: Semester 2, 2008 intake: 25th July, 2008.
Further information
Department of Health Management
Ms Pam Maslin, Level 2B, Mark Oliphant Building, Laffer Drive, Science Park, Bedford Park SA 5042.
Tel: (08) 8201 7757. Fax: (08) 8201 7766
Email: pam.maslin@flinders.edu.au
General Information: Australian students should contact:
The Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax: (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General Information: International students should contact:
The International Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel: (+ 618) 8201 2727
Fax: (+ 618) 8201 3177 CRICOS Registered Provider Code: 00114A
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