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Southern Cross University (SCU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Master of Healthcare Leadership

  • Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov
Domestic Fees
$31,896 total
International Fees
$31,896 total

Entry requirements

To gain entry into the Master of Healthcare Leadership, all applicants must:

  • Have successfully completed a minimum three (3) year Bachelor qualification, or equivalent, in a health-related discipline;

  • Provide evidence of minimum one (1) year full-time and current work experience at degree level in a health-related field and/or as acceptable to the School Board;

  • Be proficient in English.


Find out more about Rules Relating to Awards and Specific Award Rules.

At SCU Online, we value your past education and work experience, allowing you to potentially reduce the online Master of Healthcare Leadership course length through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Should you have any relevant professional work experience or academic qualifications that you would like us to acknowledge, please provide as much evidence of this as possible when applying to study the Master of Healthcare Leadership.

Gain credit for your previous experience and graduate even sooner with Advanced Standing. At SCU Online, we proactively assess each student's prior learning, qualifications and professional experience and provide custom pathways to complete your Master of Healthcare Leadership online.

Find out more about applying for advanced standing.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Learn on your own terms

Own your educational journey by having the flexibility to manage your study, work and life commitments, without impacting your overall course progress.

Learn the latest healthcare leadership styles

Build interdisciplinary leadership skills you can apply in any health setting, including public hospital, private practice and aged care.

Prepare to lead in complex and fast-paced healthcare environments

Apply your advanced/expert leadership skills and knowledge of the latest technologies in the strategic planning, response and effective management of change in an evolving industry.

Unique learning model

Find the ideal balance between work, life and study through our unique seven-week study units. Apply the knowledge and skills you learn immediately to real-world situations.

Helping communities thrive

At SCU Online, we stand for our community. We're committed to offering a vibrant teaching, learning, research and cultural environment to help you achieve your career goals.

Unparalleled support

Receive academic and non-academic support to assist with your study from enrolment through to graduation. Have full access to SCU campuses, including the library and other facilities.

Apply contemporary theory to achieve innovative change

Lead change and innovation within health and social care contexts by developing innovative solutions using the latest evidence-based theories in health practice.

Apply strategic management principles

Develop a range of interpersonal and practical skills you can apply to formulate, implement and evaluate effective strategies in health service management/settings.

Adapt to changing healthcare systems

Learn contemporary theory and the latest relevant technologies, comparing health systems, practices and policies to improve quality and efficiencies of services.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Health Services & Support courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).
88.9%
Overall satisfaction
83.3%
Skill scale
74.6%
Teaching scale
91.8%
Employed full-time
$93.9k
Average salary