GraduateNursing & Health Sciences

Master of Health and Human Services Management

Deakin University, Melbourne/Geelong, VIC, Australia

About this program

Deakin's Master of Health and Human Services Management prepares you for a career in the health and human services sector by developing skills in leadership, planning and service management. You will learn how to manage people, resources and programs while contributing to better outcomes for individuals and communities, applying business and management principles with a patient and community-focused approach to service delivery. You can tailor your degree through a choice of specialisations, including public health, health economics, business administration, disability and inclusion, sustainability in healthcare and research. With flexible online and on-campus study options, and opportunities for work-integrated learning or international study, you will graduate with the skills to work across a range of roles in the health and human services sector. This course is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management, supporting your professional recognition and career progression.

Cost & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$44,500
Application feeA$55

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

1 term of coursework

  • All students complete core units
  • DAI001including a compulsory 0-credit-point Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin module
  • HME704Fundamentals of Digital Health
  • HME711Health Law and Ethics
  • HME712Healthcare Operations
  • HSH717Principles and Practice of Public Health (HSH701) and Health Economics 1
  • before completing units in a chosen specialisation such as public health
  • health economics
  • business administration
  • disability and inclusion
  • sustainability in healthcare or research

Career & PR pathway

Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status

Registered Nurse (Aged Care)ANZSCO 254412

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs registration with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia, assessed against ANMAC's standards.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Registered Nurse (Medical)ANZSCO 254418

Primary outcomeMLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Registered Nurse (Mental Health)ANZSCO 254422

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Registered Nurse (Community Health)ANZSCO 254414

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

Nurse PractitionerANZSCO 254411

MLTSSLCSOL

On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Requires advanced NMBA endorsement on top of standard registration.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

MidwifeANZSCO 254111

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via ANMAC assessment and NMBA registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Nursing and Midwifery Accreditation Council (ANMAC)

PhysiotherapistANZSCO 252511

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Australian Physiotherapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Australian Physiotherapy Council

Occupational TherapistANZSCO 252411

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via an Occupational Therapy Council assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Occupational Therapy Council of Australia

DietitianANZSCO 251111

MLTSSLCSOL

On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via a Dietitians Australia assessment. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.

Assessed by Dietitians Australia

List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.

Admissions

To be considered for admission to the 1.5-year pathway (with admission credit applied) you will need completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline (such as nursing or allied health) plus at least two years of full-time equivalent relevant work experience (for example as a health professional, allied health science professional, medical administrator or health information manager). Without admission credit, the course is completed over 2 years full-time and requires only completion of a bachelor's degree in any discipline. Recognition of prior learning is considered on a case-by-case basis.

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