Health Administration

Key features

• You’ll be ready to face complex industry issues as you learn how business topics such as ethics, finance, research and management apply specifically to the health sector.
• At La Trobe University you will gain superior skills in project management, process development, strategic thinking and data interpretation.
• You’ll graduate as a standout leader with superior soft skills valued in healthcare – skills like resiliency, ethical thinking, emotional intelligence and flexibility.
• Consider expanding your skill set with a double degree in Master of Health Administration and Master of Public Health, where you’ll layer public health and healthcare business knowledge.

Health administration course structure: gain relevant career skills immediately

Subjects align with core competencies outlined by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM), so you have the potential to become a skilled expert with interdisciplinary experience and knowledge.

Some subjects are also recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) for the Fellowship Training program in medical administration.

Career outlook: graduate as a master of health management

At graduation, you’re well prepared to step into a health manager role – a position that’s expected to grow 18.6% according to 2019 labour projections.

Courses included:

• Epidemiology and Biostatistics

• Management and Leadership in Health

• Health Care Quality

• Strategy and Operation Management

• Systems Thinking and Leadership

• Health, Law and Ethics

• Financial Management in Health

• Health Systems