Course Overview
The online Master of Healthcare Leadership is designed to give you a broad, interdisciplinary perspective on the changing face of healthcare. You might be a registered nurse with many years of experience and want to move out of direct care, or you might be from an allied health background, such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, counselling or optometry, wanting to start your own practice.
Who's It For?
- Whatever your health background, completing a Master’s in healthcare leadership online gives you more flexibility, more opportunities, and more transferable skills you can take with you into the future
Job Outcomes
Potential career outcomes could include:
- Aboriginal Health Worker
- Clinical Coach
- Clinical Nurse
- Social Work Department Manager
- Nurse Unit Manager
- Occupational Therapist
- Registered Nurse
- Speech Pathologist
What You'll Learn
Use contemporary theory to drive change
- Lead positive change with the ability to research and present solutions to key stakeholders using the latest evidence-based theories in health practice
Become a strategic healthcare leader
- Further, develop the interpersonal skills needed for effective healthcare leadership, from social and emotional competence, leading to effective learning and developing of strategy
Adapt to changing healthcare systems
- Learn contemporary theory, and compare health systems, practices and policies to improve the quality and efficiencies of services by taking advantage of the latest technology
Study Method
- OnlineOnline delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
- BlendedBlended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
- In-classIn class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
- VirtualVirtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
Duration Study Load
- 2 years part-time
Delivery
- This course is available 100% online with six intakes a year. helping you complete the course sooner than traditional study options. View the brochure here to learn more
- This 6-study period model allows means you can learn on your own terms and complete the course sooner than traditional study options
- You will study one unit at a time, and if life gets in the way you can take a break for a study period or two then recommence your course when you’re ready
Entry Requirements
To qualify for entry into the Master of Healthcare Leadership, you must:
- Have successfully completed a minimum three (3) year Bachelor’s qualification, or equivalent, in a health-related discipline
- Provide evidence of a minimum of one (1) year of full-time and current work experience at degree level in a health-related field and/or as acceptable to the School Board
- Be proficient in English
Course Features
- Dedicated, one-on-one student support
- Gain the skills to remain relevant in an evolving health system
- Apply evidence-based thinking to a range of disciplines
- Broaden your opportunities beyond frontline care
- Develop strong, strategic leadership capabilities
- User-friendly online learning environment
- Designed for busy healthcare professionals
Recognition Of Prior Learning
- We may recognise and grant credit for past education, qualifications and/or work experience in a process called advanced standing. If you’re eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree
- Get in touch with our Student Enrolments team to learn more
Testimonials
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"The skills I have developed in this course have contributed to changes in my practice which have then been passed on to my staff and the organisation. No knoweldge gained from this course has or will ever be wasted. "Kamala SkinnerMaster of Healthcare Leadership Graduate
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"The course is challenging yet rewarding and relevant to healthcare professionals working in the complex environments of the Australian healthcare system. Some of the advantages of learning online is that you choose the times when you study to suit your lifestyle and being able to meet and learn with other healthcare professionals from around Australia and overseas. "Carolyn BakerMaster of Healthcare Leadership Graduate
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"As a mother of two children and working as a Clinical Coordinator at St Vincent's Private Hospital, studying a MHL with SCU Online has provided flexibility for study time, family life and work committments. "Donna KellyMaster of Healthcare Leadership Graduate
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About Southern Cross University Online
SCU Online offers postgraduate online courses at the Masters, Diploma and Certificate levels.
When you study an online postgraduate course with Southern Cross University, you can select from some of the most popular study areas in Australia, including education, engineering and law.
You’ll enjoy 100% online learning, delivered by academics experienced in digital education.
Unlike other online university courses, you’ll collaborate with teaching staff and peers in an online study environment custom-built for this kind of learning. That might include virtual lectures and tutorials (either live or recorded), online consultations with lecturers, online quizzes and cooperating with fellow students on projects from the comfort of your own home or study space.
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