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Graduate Certificate in Health Sector Leadership

Become a leader in health

Health is one of Australia’s fastest growing sectors, and with this growth comes new opportunities and challenges for skilled leaders. This specialised postgraduate qualification equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career in health, and to be a successful leader in delivering quality, people-centred care across a range of organisations.

Study locations
  • Sunshine Coast
  • South Bank
UniSC program code
BU502
Commence
Session 2, Session 3, Session 5, Session 6, Session 7
Duration
1 year part time
Study mode
Blended Learning, Online
Fee type 2020
  • Postgraduate coursework places
Total courses
4
Total units
48

Health is one of Australia’s fastest growing sectors, and with this growth comes new opportunities and challenges for skilled leaders. This specialised postgraduate qualification equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to advance your career in health, and to be a successful leader in delivering quality, people-centred care across a range of organisations.

In this program you will:

  • Learn the foundations of positive, effective leadership, including strategic management, organisational behaviour and team development
  • Understand the current opportunities and challenges within the health sector, including the National Disability Insurance Scheme rollout, the Royal Commission into Aged Care, and the impacts of an ageing population
  • Use action learning frameworks to apply your knowledge, develop your reflective skills and initiate change by solving real problems that arise in the contemporary workplace
  • Customise your learning and assessment to suit your professional experience and career goals.

Upon successful completion of this program, you will be eligible to further your studies and career through USC’s Master of Management specialising in Health Sector Business Management.

Admission Requirements

Completion of a three year Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) from a recognised higher education institution or equivalent *

* Applicants who do not possess an undergraduate degree but have at least three years relevant full-time equivalent work or other relevant experience may be admitted.

Program structure

Required courses (4) 48 units

ACC701 Managerial Finance
MGT701 Corporate Finance
MGT703 International Trade and Finance
HSM701 Accounting for Managers

Total units: 48

Program requirements and notes

In order to graduate you must:

  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the program structure