Health Management - M4006

Health Management

Graduate certificate

The Graduate Certificate in Health Management is designed to expand your knowledge and skills in leading and managing health services and related health agencies. Our course extends the core capabilities of healthcare clinicians and senior management staff to include clinical leadership, safety and quality systems, and financial management in healthcare. You can design your degree around your specific career goals and professional interests from these core units and ensure you’re up to date in key areas such as health law, health policy and contemporary healthcare systems.

Our program is taught by some of Victoria’s leading senior health executives and health service researchers, sharing their extensive experience in the sector with you.

A Graduate Certificate in Health Management could also be your first step towards further study, with the opportunity to progress into the Master of Health Management or the Master of Public Health.

Take the next step in your career and start leading change in health services today.

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At a glance

Course Details

Location
  • Multi-modal at Alfred Hospital: Part time
Duration
  • 1 year (part time)
Start date
First Semester (February), Second Semester (July)
Qualification
Graduate Certificate of Health Management
Course Handbook

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)

Qualifications

An Australian bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification;

or

A minimum of three years relevant work experience*.

* Relevant work experience in the field of health and public health administration and includes in the health industry, e.g. government, policy, provider such as hospital, clinic, non-government organisation (NGO), academic or research institution, consulting, pharmacist and pharmaceutical company etc.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Extra Requirements

Additional selection criteria

Applicants who do not have a bachelor’s degree must submit a curriculum vitae (CV) with references for verification of work experience, or a statement from the employer to substantiate the period of employment for the application to be assessed.

The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.

Making the application

Future students

Semester one (February)

Apply directly to Monash using course code M4006

Apply

Semester two (July)

Apply directly to Monash using course code M4006

Apply

Applications

When online applications close, domestic applicants should apply directly to the department via our Direct Application Form available on our website

Self assess for credit eligibility

Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

Full fee

The total fees for 2026 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time or 12 month part-time) course are:

A$17,550

The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$35,100.

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Other costs and fees

For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.