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Master of Health Leadership and Management
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Health Leadership and Management |
Abbreviation: | MHLM |
UOW Course Code: | 435 |
CRICOS Code: | 083834D |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Science, Medicine and Health |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring |
Delivery Mode: | Flexible |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Overview
The Master of Health Leadership and Management (MHLM) is designed for practising health professionals seeking to develop their leadership and management skills. This flexible program allows students to build upon their existing competencies and tailor a Master's program to suit their professional development requirements.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Health Leadership and Management will be able to:
- Critique knowledge about recent developments in leadership and management and have an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with leadership and management in health.
- Apply knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to leadership and management in healthcare settings.
- Demonstrate advanced skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to health leadership.
- Design, apply, generate and evaluate theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship in health leadership.
- Exercise critical thinking and reflection to develop new understanding.
- Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions in relation to health leadership and management.
- Apply a values driven approach to leadership in professional practice in regard to communication, problem solving and change management.
- Integrate the application of knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative.
Course Structure
The Master of Health Leadership and Management requires the successful completion of 72 credit points of subjects.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core | |||
| SNPG950 | Reflection for Practice | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG902 | Effective Management in Health | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG925 | Effective Leadership in Health | 6 | Annual, Spring, IRI Spring |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring, IRI Autumn |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG927 | Promoting Clinical Excellence | 6 | Autumn |
| SNPG959 | Tools for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG960 | Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus | |||
| SNPG998 | Major Project | 24 | Autumn, Spring, IRI Spring/Summer |
| Or | |||
| SNPG905 | Minor Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring, IRI Spring/Summer |
| And, 2 x 6 credit points of electives from the School of Nursing. | 12 | ||
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: smah-students@uow.edu.au