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In a nutshell
Want to take the next step in your health career? Build your need expertise in business, healthcare and leadership with La Trobe’s Master of Health Administration.
Our highly ranked online course prepares you with the skills and experience you need to take on advanced roles in healthcare. When you graduate, you’ll be ready to face complex industry issues, with knowledge in business topics such as ethics, finance, research and management which apply specifically to the health sector.
Depending on your previous previous educational background, you can graduate in as little as 12 months and will have developed advanced skills in project management, process development, strategic thinking and data interpretation.
So if you want your chance to lead healthcare initiatives in an advanced role start by enquiring about the Master of Health Administration today.
What you’ll need
To be eligible to study this course, applicants must meet the following entry requirements:
- Completed undergraduate degree in any discipline*; AND
- Transcripts from prior universities; ; AND
- Resume; AND
- A personal statement
*If you haven’t obtained a Bachelor’s degree but have extensive work experience and/or professional accreditation that’s deemed to be the equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, you may be considered for entry to the course.
Subject summary
In this health administration course, the subjects you may study include:
- Academic Integrity Module
- Health Systems
- Strategy and Operation Management
- Financial Management in Health Services
- Management and Leadership in Health
- Health Care Quality
- Epidemiology and Biostatistics
- Health Law and Ethics
- Systems Thinking and Leadership
Advanced Practice
- Quantitative Research Methods in Health
- Qualitative Methods in Health Research
- Project Management in Health
- Action Learning Study A
- Action Learning Study B
Applied Research
- Quantitative Research Methods in Health
- Qualitative Methods in Health Research
- Project Management in Health
- Minor Thesis – A
- Minor Thesis – B
- Minor Thesis – C
- Minor Thesis – D
Public Health Specialisation
- Principles of Public Health
- Social and Cultural Perspectives in Public Health
- Public Health Responses
- Health Policy Development and Implementation
- Health Promotion Strategy and Practice
Why La Trobe University?
For over 50 years, La Trobe University has been transforming people and societies. Ranked in the top 1% of Universities worldwide by 2021 Times Higher Education World University Rankings and ranked as one of the best 50 universities across East Asia, South-east Asia and Oceania. La Trobe has a proud history of world-class teaching and academic research.
Throughout your studies with La Trobe you’ll see firsthand how to champion local communities, tackle the big issues of our time and work to the highest standards. As you step forward in your career, you’re able to set a new standard of excellence.
The online study experience:
At La Trobe University, online courses are designed to be flexible for the working professional. Taught by experts in their field, our courses will show you how to adapt to new situations, connect with others and take the lead.
Developed for busy professionals with personal commitments, our online courses help you take your career and leadership abilities to the next level.
Online courses feature the same course structure and opportunities that our on-campus students experience, so you’re sure to enjoy a quality education and one-on-one support. You’ll have 24/7 technology assistance, so you truly can learn when and where it’s best for you.
