Health Administration - M6007
Grow your leadership capability and make a real difference behind the scenes of healthcare organisations with the Master of Health Administration. Delivered 100% online, this comprehensive graduate degree incorporates a breadth of units and real-world practice. Study units pairing leadership, innovation and change management in the context of health care, along with the management disciplines key to running an organisation.
Be empowered to take on new challenges in the sector, backed by a combination of units focused on business practices and key health-focused domains. You’ll graduate ready to challenge yourself and drive innovation in managerial roles within a broad range of organisations in health care and public health.
The Master of Health Administration is accredited by The Australasian College of Health Services Management (ACHSM), and covers all core master’s subject area requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administration’s (RACMA) Fellowship Training Program.
Where can the Master of Health Administration take me?
This master’s degree will provide you with the skills and knowledge to advance your career in health care. Through focused units in the key administrative areas of health and business practices, you can look to managerial roles in a wide range of organisations.
With the healthcare industry showing strong projected growth, skilled managers and healthcare professionals with formal graduate qualifications will continue to be in demand. Build on your background in health care by adding leadership skills and business acumen to your résumé.
Studies in business, leadership and healthcare systems will see you well-placed to pursue a number of pathways upon graduation. Career opportunities include executive leadership positions, department managers, service unit managers and leadership in government health policy.
At a glance
Course Details
Location |
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| Note: | This course is not available to international students who are holders of an Australian student visa, for study onshore in Australia. |
Duration |
2 years (Part-time) |
Start date |
January, March, May, July, August, October |
Qualification |
Master of Health Administration |
Alternative exits |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
There are many ways to be considered for entry to a Monash University degree depending on your educational background and history. The below options reflect the academic requirements for the different applicant categories (or the highest level of education previously completed) to be considered for this Monash course. All applicants must satisfy equivalence of the VCE subject prerequisites or equivalent tertiary units including the English language requirements.
Qualifications
An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline including health science, business, commerce, economics or law, or qualification and approved by the faculty with a minimum of one to two years industry/management experience.
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
- Curriculum Vitae (CV), Relevant Work Experience or statement from employer to substantiate period of employment
The course is structured in 12 units.
You will gain knowledge and skills in a broad range of areas that are relevant to management work in general health care administration and public health.
You will develop an understanding of the management within health care and public health organisations, basic accounting principles, use of economic tools, marketing, national health systems and health policy theory and development, biostatistics as applied to public health and management studies, key concepts of epidemiology, legal principles related to health care, health systems and health sector reforms, quantitative and qualitative research methods used in public health and improving the quality of care and patient safety.
Making the application
Future students
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Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full fee
Fees are per 48 credit points which represents a standard full-time course load for a year. The fees for 2026 are:
A$35,100
Fee assistance
As a full fee-paying student, you may be eligible to apply for the optional FEE-HELP to assist you to pay all or part of your tuition fees.
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 fees
The Student Services and Amenities Fee applies to some students each calendar year.