Master of Health and Human Services Management
2019 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2019 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Master of Health and Human Services Management |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1, 2019 This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2, 2019 This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3, 2019 Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser. |
| Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1 – 2 years full time or part-time equivalent, depending on Recognition of Prior Learning |
| CRICOS course code | 056060C Burwood (Melbourne) |
| Deakin course code | H756 |
| 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 9. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Indicative student workload
- Professional recognition
- Career opportunities
- Mandatory student checks
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Work experience
- Other learning experiences
- Research and research-related study
Course overview
This course sets you on track for the next step in your health career toward management and leadership.
Learn to make evidence-based decisions that focus on improving the quality of health service delivery – a sector that has seen strong growth in recent years.
Deakin’s Master of Health and Human Services Management focuses on business and management issues within health, making it the most relevant business administration course for the health sector.
This course is particularly well suited to those interested in working in the health and human services sector as well as those who currently hold senior positions in the industry.
You will develop core skills required for leadership and strategic planning, health needs assessment and evaluation, program planning and monitoring, resource and project management, communication and negotiation.
This course offers enormous flexibility, allowing you to choose elective study options that align with your career aspirations and interest areas. Elective units can be chosen from the health economics, public health, research and business administration elective groups.
There is also flexibility of choice between research and coursework, enabling you to construct a study program that best meets your interests and career aspirations.
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.
Professional recognition
Not applicableCareer opportunities
As a graduate of this course you will be well prepared for management and leadership roles in public health, hospitals, welfare organisations, health services and the broader human health services sector, including government departments, health services and networks, local government and major health, welfare and human service delivery organisations. Recent graduates have gone on to work in international agencies with a presence in public health, divisions of general practice, health administration departments, hospitals and associated networks.
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 the relevant unit guide.
Alternative exits
There are two alternative exit points available from H756 Master of Health and Human Services Management:
- H556 Graduate Certificate of Health and Human Services Management consisting of 4 credit points
- H656 Graduate Diploma of Health and Human Services Management consisting of 8 credit points
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit the Current students fees website.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline Specific knowledge and capabilities | Apply a critical and advanced knowledge in the area of Health and Human Services Management including research and current professional practices in the areas of:
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| Communication | Communicate effectively with a range of individuals and groups, using a variety of modes and methods in a Health and Human Service context. |
| Digital Literacy | Select and use digital technologies to locate, evaluate and disseminate research to address complex health and human service management issues. |
| Critical thinking | Critically evaluate and synthesise complex information, problems, ideas, concepts and theories within a health and human services context. |
| Problem Solving | Apply creative strategies to address complex and ill-defined health and human services management problems. |
| Self-management | Demonstrate critically reflective self-management with relevant workloads, commitments and timeframes while displaying a commitment to ethical health and human services management practice and lifelong learning. |
| Teamwork | Interact collaboratively and constructively with a diverse range of people across multiple teams and contexts to achieve targeted health and human services management outcomes. |
| Global Citizenship | Demonstrate a critical awareness and sensitivity to cultural, ethnic, religious, social and political issues in health and human service management contexts. |
Course rules
To complete the Master of Health and Human Services Management students must attain 16 credit points. All units except Major Research Project units are equal to 1 credit point.
The course comprises 10 core units (these are compulsory) and 6 course-grouped elective units (you can choose which ones to study according to the prescribed units in each of the elective groups in the course structure).
All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).
Students are required to meet the University's academic progress and conduct requirements. Click here for more information.
Course structure
Core units
This course structure applies to students commencing in 2019. Students who commenced in between 2015 and 2018 should refer to previous handbooks. Students who commenced prior to 2015 should refer to the H746 Master of Health and Human Services Management course entry.
| HAI010 | Academic Integrity (0 credit points) |
| HME704 | Fundamentals of Health Informatics |
| HSH702 | Contemporary Health Issues and Policies |
| HSH717 | Health Economics 1 |
| HSH719 | Economic Evaluation 1 |
| HSH725 | Research Literacy for Health Practice |
| HSH762 | Resource Allocation and Priority Setting |
| HME711 | Health Law and Ethics |
| MPA702 | Financial Interpretation |
| MPM701 | Business Process Management |
| MPM722 | Human Resource Management |
Course structure
Electives
The MHHSM has four elective groups: Public Health, Health Economics, Business Administration and Research Pathway. Students must choose one of the following elective groups, in addition to the ten core units.
Public Health elective group
| HSH701 | Principles and Practice of Public Health |
| HSH744 | Epidemiology 1 |
| HSH746 | Biostatistics 1 |
| HSH769 | Comparative Health Systems |
Plus two units from:
| HME712 | Healthcare Operations |
| HSH703 | Health Promotion |
| HSH709 | Health and Social Impact Assessment |
| HSH728 | Health Equity and Human Rights |
| HSH731 | Minor Project A -must be taken as a pair with HSH732 |
| HSH732 | Minor Project B - must be taken as a pair with HSH731 |
| HSH760 | International Perspectives in Health and Social Development * |
* Limited places in this unit are allocated based on an interview process and academic merit.
Health Economics elective group
| HSH766 | Economics and Health Policy Analysis |
| HSH746 | Biostatistics 1 |
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers |
Plus three units from:
| HME712 | Healthcare Operations |
| HSH763 | Financing Health Care |
| HSH764 | Economic Evaluation - Theory and Practice |
| HSH768 | Health Economics in a Global Context |
| HSH769 | Comparative Health Systems |
| HSH761 | Health Technology Assessment 1 |
Business Administration elective group
| MPE781 | Economics for Managers |
| MPM703 | Business Strategy and Analysis |
| MPM732 | Critical Thinking for Managers |
Plus one unit from:
| MWL701 | Business Internship Experience |
| MWL702 | Business Practicum |
| MWL703 | Team Internship |
| MWL704 | Work Based Learning |
Plus two units from:
| HME712 | Healthcare Operations |
| HSH763 | Financing Health Care |
| HSH766 | Economics and Health Policy Analysis |
| MPK732 | Marketing Management |
| MPM731 | Business Communication for Managers |
Research elective group*
| HSH744 | Epidemiology 1 |
| HSH746 | Biostatistics 1 |
| HSH733 | Major Project A |
| HSH734 | Major Project B |
* Students choosing this option must obtain approval from the course director and have a Weighted Average Mark (WAM) of 70 or more
Work experience
Students who select the Business Management elective group are required to complete a one credit point work integrated learning unit coded MWL***Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Other learning experiences
It is possible to complete an international study tour as an elective within the Public Health elective group.
| HSH760 | International Perspectives in Health and Social Development * |
* Limited places in this unit are allocated based on an interview process and academic merit.
Research and research-related study
The number of units dedicated to research-related study and independent research varies by elective group from a minimum of 2 units to a maximum of 8 units.