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The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership is an entry-level management course introducing students to critical concepts of accountability, policy and management in healthcare. The course is also a pathway to further postgraduate study in the Master of Healthcare Leadership.
Units of study focus on strategic health management, leading change, health systems, policy and principles and practice of clinical accountability.
The course will appeal to professionals from nursing or allied health backgrounds, such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, counselling or optometry who are looking to extend their career into management and leadership roles.
The Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership is an entry-level management course introducing students to critical concepts of accountability, policy and management in healthcare. The course is also a pathway to further postgraduate study in the Master of Healthcare Leadership.
Units of study focus on strategic health management, leading change, health systems, policy and principles and practice of clinical accountability.
The course will appeal to professionals from nursing or allied health backgrounds, such as physiotherapy, osteopathy, counselling or optometry who are looking to extend their career into management and leadership roles.
Current Southern Cross students – to access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook.
See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.
A three (3) year Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a health related discipline.
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
|---|---|
| Overall | 6.5 |
| Listening | minimum 6.0 |
| Speaking | minimum 6.0 |
| Reading | minimum 6.0 |
| Writing | minimum 6.0 |
Students will complete all four core units: Strategic Health Management; Leading Change in Healthcare; Health Systems, Policies and Practices; and Principles and Practice of Clinical Accountability.
Domestic students
| Location | Teaching period |
|---|---|
| SCU Online | Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4, Study Period 5, Study Period 6 |
International students
| Location | Teaching period | Annual Fees | CRICOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCU Online | Study Period 1, Study Period 2, Study Period 3, Study Period 4, Study Period 5, Study Period 6 | $12,000 ($3,000 per unit) | N/A |
Applications for this course are made directly to Southern Cross University via our online application service.
To be awarded the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership students must complete the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points) comprising all 4 core units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HLTH5001 | Leading Change in Healthcare | ||||
| MGMT5004 | Strategic Health Management | ||||
| MGMT5001 | Health Systems, Policies and Practices | ||||
| HLTH5005 | Principles and Practice of Clinical Accountability | ||||
Outstanding ratings of 'at world standard' or above in 23 research fields.
Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018
Only 25 years young and ranked in the top 200 universities in the world.
Times Higher Education Young University Rankings 2020
5-Star Student Support across undergraduate and postgraduate studies
Good Universities Guide 2021
Course Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a course. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes.
| Course Learning Outcome |
|---|
Exercise critical thinking, judgement (and in some courses research processes) in identifying and solving problems with intellectual independence |
Apply knowledge and skills creatively in broad disciplinary and community related challenges |
Demonstrate well developed judgement and use of ethical framework(s) in scholarly, and professional situations Apply sustainability principles to relevant scholarly and professional contexts |
Demonstrate an advanced theatrical and technical knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice |
Reflect on, assess and regulate their own learning and research capabilities and performance with personal autonomy and accountability Locate, analyse, evaluate, manage and use information from a range of sources |
Communicate to demonstrate understanding of theoretical concepts and to transfer complex knowledge and ideas to a variety of audiences Work in collaboration with others and in a team to achieve self-determined goals |
Demonstrate an understanding of Indigenous Australian contemporary realities and protocols Demonstrate cultural competence in local, Australia-wide and/or global settings |
Units typically include written and/or oral assignments that match typical work tasks: business reports, case studies, presentations, research studies and plans. Practical assessments ensure you graduate with key industry skills and knowledge. Each unit has its own website to keep you focused. Weekly activities, readings and case studies are laid out with step-by-step instructions. As the weeks progress and your knowledge deepens, you'll tackle increasingly sophisticated concepts and employ critical analysis.
Our online study option is highly interactive and strives to promote collaboration and a sense of community. Students may receive a combination of podcast or video-linked lectures, electronic study materials, workshops, online discussion forums and virtual classes. The method of teaching may vary from unit to unit.
Australia has one of the best healthcare systems in the world. It’s the country’s largest employer and employment opportunities continue to evolve and grow. Graduates of this course will demonstrate a broad and coherent theoretical and technical knowledge that prepares them for a career pathway in health leadership, in healthcare, community outreach organisations, area health services, professional associations, hospitals, private practice, and local, state and federal policy making agencies.