Master of Global Health / Master of Health Leadership and Management

Program Overview

This double degree program in Global Health and Health Leadership and Management equips students with the knowledge and skills to lead in global health and health systems management. It combines core courses in health promotion, strategy, and economics with elective options in areas such as tropical disease control and health policy analysis. Graduates are prepared for senior managerial roles in various health sectors, including government, public health, and international organizations.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Global Health and Master of Health Leadership and Management is a double degree that provides students with essential knowledge and skills for senior managerial and global health leadership roles in health services. It aims to prepare graduates to address global health challenges and manage complex health systems. The program combines theoretical foundations with practical experience through internships in relevant health organizations.

Outline:

The program consists of 12 courses (72 units of credit) completed over 1.7 years full-time or three years part-time. It includes:

Core Courses:

• Health Promotion and Social Perspectives of Health
• Strategy, Policy, and Change
• Healthcare Economics and Financial Management
• Global Health and Development
• Health Leadership and Workforce Management
• Clinical Governance and Risk Management
• Foundations of Epidemiology
• Foundations of Biostatistics

Elective Courses:

Students select four elective courses from a range of options, including:

• Tropical Disease Control
• Immunisation Policy
• Infectious Diseases Intelligence
• Bioterrorism
• Health Care Workforce Planning
• Health Systems Research
• International Health Law and Ethics
• Health Economics in Practice
• Qualitative Research Methods in Health Services
• Quantitative Research Methods in Health Services
• Health Program Evaluation
• Global Health Governance
• Global Health Economics
• Health Policy Analysis
• Health System Strengthening
• Global Health Ethics
• Health and Human Rights
• Humanitarian Health
• Conflict and Health

Assessment:

The assessment methods vary depending on the course and may include:

• Short answer questions
• Case studies
• Essays
• Presentations
• Group projects
• Research papers
• Final examinations

Teaching:

The program is delivered through lectures, tutorials, workshops, case studies, and experiential learning. The faculty comprises leading researchers, practitioners, and global health experts. The program also incorporates virtual and blended learning experiences to enhance accessibility and flexibility.

Careers:

Graduates of the program are equipped for leadership positions in various health sectors, including:

• Government departments and ministries of health
• Public health networks
• Local area health services
• Universities and research institutes
• International health policy and funding institutions
• Non-governmental agencies
• Mental health services
• Indigenous health organizations
• Health services general management
• Health services c-suite roles
• Government and non-government policy
• Medical communications
• Medical insurance management
• Non-government health service management
• Health economics
• Health program management
• Health care consultancy