Health Management - M6008
Master's degree
The Master of Health Management is designed for health professionals currently in, or seeking to be in, middle and senior health care management positions. As health care is one of Australia’s largest and fastest growing industries, there is an increasing demand for health management stewardships who can carry broad responsibilities such as driving good clinical outcomes and patient experiences, ensuring programs are cost-effective, staying abreast of latest technologies and managing a diverse, professional workforce. By studying this degree, you will be able to tackle high-level challenges and expand the knowledge required for senior managerial roles within the health care and public health sectors.
Study your way
Flexible study options
The Master of Health Management is delivered through a flexible blend of online and on‑campus learning, with teaching conducted at the Alfred Hospital. This format supports working professionals seeking to upskill without pausing their career.
Tailor your degree
This degree provides you with a comprehensive understanding of health management and administration. A wide range of core and elective units are available for you to develop specialised knowledge and advanced skills in areas that suit your interests, skills and career goals. These include:
- Patient safety
- Clinical leadership
- Healthcare finance
- Digital health
- Health law
- Research methods
- Quality improvement
- Health economics
Learn through live case work
In this course, you will have an opportunity to consolidate the theoretical knowledge and practical skills by completing a case study in health services management, in which you focus on exploring in detail a complex health management problem within your workplace or within a health care setting.
Why Study at Monash?
Professional recognition
Graduates are accredited by the Australasian College of Health Services Management (ACHSM) and approved by the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA).
Learn from Monash experts
You’ll learn from leading Monash academics and health care industry specialists, giving you valuable sector experience and turning you into a sought-after leader. Our academic staff also contribute to a rich portfolio of health services research found here.
Based at The Alfred Hospital, your studies place you at the centre of Melbourne’s major health and research ecosystem. Many of your lecturers hold senior clinical roles on-site, giving you direct exposure to real-time challenges and innovations shaping today’s health system.
Become a leader in the rapidly growing health care industry
Health is growing fast, and the demand is even greater. Get the skills and knowledge required to become qualified leaders who are well-positioned to take on leadership roles sought after by Australia’s largest and fastest-growing industry.
At a glance
Course Details
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| Note: | IMPORTANT: This course is only available to international students in ‘on-campus’ mode. Please note that ‘on-campus’ mode comprises a mix of online learning and on-site teaching. For most units, the majority of contact hours are facilitated through the University’s online learning platform, with additional face-to-face contact during designated study days at the School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine or at the Alfred Centre in Melbourne. |
Duration |
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Start date |
Semester One (February), Semester Two (July) This course is only available to domestic students in Multi-modal mode. |
Qualification |
Master of Health Management |
Career Outcomes
- As a strong foundation for career progression, the course prepares graduates for senior and leadership roles across:
- Hospitals and public health services
- Primary and community care
- Aged care services
- Not-for-profit, government and non-government sectors
- International health
- Health insurance companies
- Health planning and research institutes
Career outcomes include:
- Director of medical service, health services manager, hospital CEO
- Clinical services manager
- Quality assurance manager
- Senior nursing administrator
- Team leader, unit manager and general task coordinator in the health care system
RACMA Fellowship Training Program
This course is approved by the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) for candidates undertaking the RACMA Fellowship Training Program. Medical graduates seeking to meet the requirements for RACMA Fellowship must complete the following units:
- MPH5213 Research methods
- MPH5265 Law for health systems
- MPH5266 Clinical leadership and management
- MPH5268 Financial management in health care
- MPH5269 Foundations of health policy
- MPH5272 Principles of health systems
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"Studying leadership while learning the ropes in a senior management role was a fantastic way to immediately apply and consolidate my new skills, and I could use my study to wrangle everyday work challenges."
- Dr Philippus Visser, Master of Health Management student
"This course really gave me a more ‘systems’ mindset that I’ll apply to uplifting patient safety outcomes in the pharmacy space, and driving efficiencies through the digitisation of health data and processes."
- Kaart Patnaikuni, Master of Health Management student
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (Domestic students)
Qualifications
Entry level 1: 96 points to complete – Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline* with at least a credit (60%) average, AND one year of relevant work experience** approved by the faculty. *Relevant cognate disciplines include: medical, nursing, allied health, (other health related degree e.g. chiropractic, psychology, public health, environmental health, paramedic, imaging (radiology, nuclear medicine), biomedical engineering, dietetics/nutrition, pharmacy, social work, medical science/biomedical science/immunology, health science, laboratory science, science, and health economics); or economics, law, or business. ** Relevant work experience in the field of health and public health administration in the health industry, e.g. government, policy, provider such as hospital, clinic, or non-government organisation. |
Entry level 2: 72 points to complete – Duration: 1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time | An Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a cognate discipline* with at least a credit (60%) average, AND two years of relevant management experience** approved by the faculty. *Relevant cognate disciplines include: medical, nursing, allied health, (other health related degree e.g. chiropractic, psychology, public health, environmental health, paramedic, imaging (radiology, nuclear medicine), biomedical engineering, dietetics/nutrition, pharmacy, social work, medical science/biomedical science/immunology, health science, laboratory science, science, and health economics); or economics, law, or business. ** Relevant management experience in the field of health and public health administration in the health industry, e.g. government, policy, provider such as hospital, clinic, or non-government organisation. |
| Entry level 3: 48 points to complete – Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | A Monash University Graduate Diploma of Health Management (M5007) with a minimum weighted average mark of at least 60%. |
English requirements
Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
Applicants 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
Note: Please make sure you read the extra requirements before you apply.
Semester one (February)
Apply directly to Monash using course code M6008
Semester two (July)
Apply directly to Monash using course code M6008
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
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 costs and fees
For information on other study costs and fees, see other study costs.