Charles Darwin University
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Graduate Certificate of Health Services Management is designed for those working in or aspiring to management roles in the healthcare sector.
This course will extend the knowledge you've gained through your undergraduate health or business studies by developing your understanding of:
- the impact of technological innovation in healthcare management and service delivery
- managing human and financial resources
- planning for change in different contexts.
You will explore delivery processes, critically reflect on your decision-making processes, and learn about the effects of policy and politics on health care provision and access.
Delivery mode
Charles Darwin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
- Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree or equivalent international qualification in health studies, and evidence of recent experience in a health setting.
- Applicants with a degree in management or business may be considered if they have a background in health.
- Consideration will also be given to applicants who demonstrate at least five years appropriate professional experience in middle to higher level management in a health service organisation. Applicants must provide further documentation detailing their employment experience (i.e. Work experience certificate from an employer/s) and outlining their roles and achievements in the form of a curriculum vitae (CV).
Course fees
For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management will prepare you for the following roles.
Health Services Manager
A Health Services Manager oversees the administration and delivery of healthcare services within hospitals, clinics, or community health organisati...
Practice Manager
A Practice Manager oversees the daily running of a medical practice. You might work for a general practitioner or be employed by a specialist healt...
Aged Care Manager
Aged Care Managers oversee the daily operations and management of aged care facilities, nursing homes, and residential care centres. They manage fi...
Primary Health Organisation Manager
Primary Health Organisation Managers oversee the daily operations and management of hospitals, large medical and dental centres, community health o...
Healthcare Consultant
A Healthcare Consultant provides expert advice to healthcare organisations, helping them improve their operations, strategies, and patient care. Yo...
Health Service Manager
A Health Service Manager oversees the efficient operation of healthcare facilities or services. You might work in hospitals, clinics, or community...
About Charles Darwin University
CDU ranked 91st in the Times Higher Education (THE) Asia-Pacific University Ranking 2019. The Ranking features 35 Australian universities, with CDU placing 29th among them. The Ranking analysed more than 300 universities across 13 nations in East Asia, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
As a leading cross-sectoral institution, CDU is well placed to help students become 'future-ready' workers who co-develop digital knowledge, skills and mindsets to both meet their personal needs and interests and prepare them for a world of constant change.
CDU students will value lifelong and life-wide learning and understand that learning occurs anywhere, anytime and through varied experiences. Throughout their studies, our students will build essential skills for success in academic pursuits, their work and their lives beyond CDU.
