Queensland University of Technology
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Australian healthcare industry spans a multitude of organisations and overlapping services that cut across public and private sectors. As one of Australia’s largest industries, there is a need for skilled managers who thrive in their work and are passionate about the delivery of high-quality healthcare services.
A fundamental responsibility of health service managers is to ensure healthcare services are well-managed and accessible to local communities, particularly for those who need it most.
Many health services are currently undergoing considerable change and technological innovation. By studying a Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management with QUT Online, you will develop skills specifically geared towards working within a range of health service contexts, in direct contact with local communities.
As a health services management graduate, you will be ready to help improve the coordination of health services and provide leadership to organisations navigating periods of disruptive change.
Delivery mode
Queensland University of Technology 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.
You can gain entry into the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management with the following:
- A completed recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline; or
- A completed recognised diploma qualification in any discipline with at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience which includes at least one year full-time (or equivalent) in a supervisory or leadership role; or
- Current registration within the your field of practice with a nationally recognised professional body with at least three years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience; or
- At least seven years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
Course fees
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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...
About Queensland University of Technology
Queensland University of Technology (QUT) is an ambitious institution, with a growing research output focused on technology and innovation. QUT ranks in the world’s top 200 universities.
Our strategic plan establishes QUT as 'the university for the real world' and charts our provision of transformative education and research that is relevant to our communities.
With more than 50,000 students across two inner-city campuses in Brisbane, QUT offers academic programs in fields spanning business, creative industries, education, engineering, health, law, science, and social justice across five faculties.
