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Master of Health Leadership and Management | 2018
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: | On-Campus and Flexible: offered at Wollongong Campus and South Western Sydney Campus. Distance: offered at Wollongong Campus only. |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong, South Western Sydney |
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 and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Critique knowledge about recent developments in leadership and management and have an appreciation of concepts and perspectives associated with leadership and management in health. | ||||||
| 2 | Apply knowledge of research principles and methods pertinent to leadership and management in healthcare settings. | ||||||
| 3 | Demonstrate advanced skills in investigating, analysing and synthesising information, problems, concepts and theories in relation to health leadership. | ||||||
| 4 | Demonstrate designing, applying, generating and evaluating theories, methodologies and concepts for professional practice or scholarship in health leadership. | ||||||
| 5 | Demonstrate critical thinking and reflection. | ||||||
| 6 | Justify, interpret and communicate propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions in relation to health leadership and management. | ||||||
| 7 | 7. Demonstrate the application of a values driven approach to leadership in professional practice including in regard to communication, problem solving and change management. | ||||||
| 8 | Integrate the application of knowledge and skills in planning and executing a substantial research-based initiative | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Health Leadership and Management, a candidate must successfully complete at least 72 credit points as outlined below.
| 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, Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG915 | Essential Skills for Health Researchers | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG923 | Legal and Professional Issues | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG927 | Promoting Clinical Excellence | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG959 | Tools for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| SNPG960 | Facilitation and Education Skills for Practice Development | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| Plus | |||
| SNPG998 | Major Project | 24 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| Or | |||
| SNPG905 | Minor Project | 12 | Annual, Autumn, Spring |
| Plus, 2 x 6 credit points of electives from the School of Nursing. | 12 | ||
Other Information
For further information please email: smah-students@uow.edu.au