Develop an understanding of management theories and principles and how they apply in health and aged care management. You will strengthen your practical management skills and develop the critical analytical skills needed to prepare you for future developments in health and aged care services. The courses will enhance your understanding of health and aged care systems including leadership, financial management, operations management, safety and quality, health law, ethics, informatics and digital health. You will have opportunities to apply these skills to your own work settings and policy environment.
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Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Administration
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Online plus placement/intensive
Location:
Bedford Park
City
Availability:
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code:
2GC077 (Bedford Park)
2GC901 (City)
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$12,330 (Full fee paying)
Graduate Certificate in Health Administration
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
City
Availability:
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2GC905
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,656 (Commonwealth supported)
$14,400 (Full fee paying)
Graduate Diploma in Health Administration
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
City
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2GD903
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$20,520 (Full fee paying)
Master of Health Administration
Duration: 1.5 or 2 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
City
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code:
2CM915 (1.5 years)
2CM927 (FFP, 2 years)
2CM827 (CSP, 2 years)
Annual indicative fees (2025):
$20,520 (FFP, 1.5 years)
$20,520 (FFP, 2 years)
$16,992 (CSP, 2 years)
Graduate Diploma in Health Administration
Duration: 1 year
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
City
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code: 023592C
Annual fees:
2025: $39,400
Master of Health Administration
Duration: 1.5 years or 2 years
Delivery mode:
In person
Location:
City
Start dates:
March
July
CRICOS code:
011341K (1.5 years)
116863M (2 years)
Annual fees:
2025: $41,200
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Across the world, the health and aged care sectors are experiencing substantial reform and are growing rapidly. These courses enable individuals from any professional background working in health-related areas to deepen the knowledge base on which their practice is based.
Your studies will prepare you for membership of the Australasian College of Health Service Management, or if you are a registered medical practitioner, for entry to the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators training program. Our programs are accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management.
You will apply theory to management problems, use management tools and techniques, and reflect critically on your own practice as a manager.
You are also able to pursue your personal interests by taking topics in public health, business, public administration, education and other disciplines at Flinders and other institutions. Topics cover areas such as health and aged care systems and policy, health law and ethics, safety and quality in health care.
Applicants for the graduate certificates must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Administration and Graduate Certificate in Health Administration must have a minimum of two years' full-time equivalent post-degree professional work experience in the health or aged care sector by the commencement date of the course. Applicants without a degree, who have extensive work experience in the health or aged care sectors and are able to supply documentary evidence, may also be accepted for entry.
Applicants for the graduate diploma must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Health Administration must have a minimum of two years' full-time equivalent post-degree work experience in the health or aged care sector by the commencement date of the course; or hold the Graduate Certificate in Health Administration or equivalent qualification.
2 year:
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification; or hold a Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Health Administration or a Graduate Diploma in Health Administration.
1.5 year:
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification and have not less than two years post degree work experience in the health or aged care sector; or
Hold a Graduate Certificate in Aged Care Administration, a Graduate Certificate in Health Administration or a Graduate Diploma in Health Administration and have two years work experience in the health or aged care sector.
Select your preferred course and apply directly through the MySATAC application portal.
Applicants are recommended to preference CSP as a higher preference and FFP as a lower preference.
Applicants for the graduate diploma must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. Applicants for the Graduate Diploma in Health Administration must have at least two years’ professional experience in the health or aged care sector following completion of their approved degree or equivalent qualification. Applicants without a degree, who have extensive work experience in the health or aged care sectors and are able to supply documentary evidence, may also be accepted for entry.
Applicants must have one of the following:
All applicants will be asked to provide a 300-500 word statement detailing their relevant work experience.
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Check entry requirements.
Check your eligibility for credit.
Obtain certified documents.
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