Master of Health Services Management

Entry Requirements

Applicants are required to have successfully completed a bachelor's degree from a recognised higher education institution. Credit of 0.5 EFTSL will be awarded to applicants who have completed a bachelor's, graduate certificate or graduate diploma in the area of Health Services Management or Health Administration. Credit may be available for applicants with other health or business related qualifications and will be assessed on a case by case basis.

English Language Requirements:

IELTS score of 6.5 (with 6.0 in Reading and Writing); TOEFL iBT score of 79 with Reading and Writing not less than 18; TOEFL paper-based test (PBT) score of 577 with TWE of 4.5; Cambridge CAE/CPE score of 177; Pearson's test of English (Academic) (PTE) score of 58 with Reading and Writing communicative scores not less than 50; CELUSA score of AE5.

Course Details

Featuring a blend of business and health courses, this postgraduate qualification is a great option for health professionals to take the next step in their unstoppable career.

For experienced managers and leaders, the Master of Health Service Management allows you to strengthen your experience, skills and knowledge with a formal qualification. Professionals working in aligned industries, such as engineering, accounting or ICT, may also find this a rewarding and relevant pathway to roles in health management.

You’ll develop capabilities based on the Australasian College of Health Services Management’s competency framework, spanning leadership, the health and healthcare environment, business, professional and social responsibility, and communication and relationship management.

UniSA offers you the flexibility and convenience of blended on-campus and online learning. You'll access digital learning facilities and dedicated support staff who will be with you every step of the way.

Career outcomes

Your career

The Master of Health Services Management will prepare you for a range of leadership and management positions in the health and aged care sectors.

Graduates can work in a wide variety of senior leadership roles, such as:

clinical manager
practice manager
aged care manager
health and welfare services manager
medical or hospital administrator
primary health organisation manager
theatre manager