Graduate Certificate of Health Management
Course summary for international students
| Year | 2026 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Health Management |
| Campus | |
| Length | 1 year part-time |
| Fee paying annual fee - commencing 2026 | $21,800 AUD |
| Level | Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma) |
| Deakin course code | H556 |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8 |
Course structure applies for students who commenced in 2024 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2024 should refer to previous online Handbooks or consult a Student Adviser at Student Central. | |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Fees and charges
- Career opportunities
- Course learning outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Admission criteria
- Academic requirements
- English language proficiency requirements
- Admissions information
- Pathways
- Workload
- Mandatory student checks
Course overview
Learn to apply business and management skills in a health context and step into a healthcare management role in the booming health sector. Gain valuable skills in leadership, analysis and management to influence positive change in healthcare systems with the Graduate Certificate of Health Management.
Do you dream of helping to improve healthcare delivery and contribute to healthier communities?
Healthcare professionals are responsible for oversight of billions of taxpayer dollars that fund the sector. That is a significant responsibility, but it’s also an incredible opportunity to make positive changes that benefit individuals, communities and countries. With a Graduate Certificate of Health Management, you will be able to make your mark in resource allocation and in the way healthcare organisations operate, evolve and deliver health services into the future.
During your Graduate Certificate of Health Management you will complete four credit points of study comprising 3 core units and 1 elective unit. You’ll cover key concepts like health economics, research literacy and the fundamental of health informatics, and develop core skills that allow you to make evidence-based decisions that improve the quality of health services.
Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Health Management you will have the option of enhancing your skills by continuing on to the Master of Health Management and will have already completed one quarter of the credit points from the masters course.
Fees and charges
The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing this course within the same year in which they started. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of prior learning you have.
The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together four credit points of study. Four credit points is used as it represents a typical enrolment load for a Graduate Certificate.
Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the handbook.
Learn more about tuition fees.
Career opportunities
The healthcare sector is projected to be Australia’s biggest and fastest-growing sector over the next five years. * With a Graduate Certificate of Health Management, you will have an important role to play in managing the new projects, services and jobs that emerge from this growth.
Your skills will help prepare you for future management and leadership roles across a variety of areas including:
- public health departments
- hospital management
- nursing home management
- clinic management
- medical practices
- mental health organisations
- community health centres
- rehabilitation centres
- skilled nursing facilities
* 2021 Employment Projections – for the five years to 2026, Jobs and Skills Australia
Course learning outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
|---|---|
| Discipline-specific knowledge and capabilities | Application of knowledge and skills in the selected stream of health and human services management that demonstrates creativity and initiative, evidenced through successful completion of a capstone assessment task. |
| Communication | Demonstrate communication skills to interpret, articulate and transmit information and interact professionally with clients and colleagues in a Health and Human Services context. |
| Digital literacy | Demonstrate digital literacies in public health practice and scholarship to locate, interpret and transmit knowledge, data and ideas. |
| Critical thinking | Independently select and uses appropriate digital tools to disseminate accurate information. |
| Problem solving | Consistently identify multiple approaches to solving complex problems, demonstrating a high level of intellectual independence and autonomy. |
| Self-management | Consistently and autonomously demonstrate responsibility and accountability for professional development including self-management. |
| Teamwork | Contribute and work effectively within a team environment demonstrating awareness of, and sensitivity to, difference amongst team members. |
| Global citizenship | Consistently and sensitively adapt practices to meet the cultural, ethnic, religious, social and political backgrounds of all stakeholders. |
Course rules
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Health Management, you must pass 4 credit points. This includes:
- DAI001 Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin (0-credit-point compulsory unit) in your first study period
- 3 credit points of core units
- 1 credit point of course elective units
Most units are equal to one credit point.
Most units are equal to one credit point. Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. See the enrolment codes and terminology to help make sense of the University’s vocabulary.
Course structure
Core units - Trimester 1 2026 Commencing Students
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
| HSH717 | Health Economics 1 |
| HSH725 | Research Literacy |
| HME704 | Fundamentals of Digital Health |
Plus one of:
| MAA702 | Accounts, Accountability and Governance |
| MMM710 | Emerging Issues in International Operations |
Core units - Trimester 2 2026 Commencing Students
| DAI001 | Academic Integrity and Respect at Deakin |
| HSH717 | Health Economics 1 |
| HSH725 | Research Literacy |
| HME704 | Fundamentals of Digital Health |
Plus one of:
| HME712 | Healthcare Operations |
| MPM780 | Foundations in Leadership |
Admission criteria
Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum academic and English language proficiency requirements or higher to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.
A combination of qualifications and experience may be deemed equivalent to minimum academic requirements.
Academic requirements
To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:
- completion of a bachelor degree or higher
- at least two years' relevant work experience (or part-time equivalent)
Examples of relevant work experience include, but not limited to: Health support worker/assistant, aged care and disability services and support workers, allied health science professional.
English language proficiency requirements
To meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:
- bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country
- IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6.0) in each component of test
- other evidence of English language proficiency (learn more about other ways to satisfy the requirements)
Admissions information
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Pathways
This course can be a pathway to:
Graduate Diploma of Health Management (H656)
Master of Health Management (H756)
Course duration
Course duration
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as failing of units or accessing or completing placements.
Workload
In the Faculty of Health you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Mandatory student checks
Any unit which contains work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a National Police Record Check, a Working with Children Check or other check. Refer to the relevant unit guide.