Graduate Certificate of Health and Human Services Management

2021 Deakin University Handbook

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Year

2021 course information

Award granted Graduate Certificate of Health and Human Services Management
Campus

Offered at Burwood (Melbourne)

Cloud CampusNo
Duration 0.5 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Deakin course codeH556
Approval status

This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition

The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.

This course is an exit only course from H756 Master of Health and Human Services Management

Course sub-headings

Course overview

The Graduate Certificate of Health and Human Services Management is designed as an exit point option from the Master of Health and Human Services Management. The Graduate Certificate requires the student to undertake three core units and a choice of elective units. All units are core in the Master of Health and Human Services Management.

Indicative student 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.

Participation requirements

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 a National Police Record Check, a Working with Children Check or other check. Refer the relevant unit guide.

Fees and charges

Fees and charges vary depending on your course, the type of fee place you hold, your commencement year and your study load. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website or our handy Fee estimator to help estimate your tuition fees.

Course rules

Students can exit with the Graduate Certificate of Health and Human Services Management which consist of 3 core units and 1 elective unit.

Course structure

Core units

HSH717Health Economics 1

HSH725Research Literacy

HME704Fundamentals of Health Informatics

Plus one of:

MPA702Financial Interpretation

MPM701Business Process Management


Course duration - additional information

Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.

Further information

Student Central can help you with course planning, choosing the right units and explaining course rules and requirements.