Overview

Graduates of the Leadership and Management in Health Care course from the Australian Catholic University (ACU) will be able to:

evaluate issues and challenges that the industry, healthcare professionals and consumers of their services encounter
conceptualise new and creative approaches to leadership and management in healthcare to support service delivery in diverse health care settings
connect theory, practice and research within leadership and management in healthcare
examine the ethical aspects of personal, social, cultural, environmental and institutional changes within contemporary health care delivery and respond to such changes
reflect on options and opportunities to enhance professional practice in contemporary local, regional and global healthcare contexts
contribute to values-based professional practice in dynamic and challenging environments.

Careers

Graduates have pursued careers in:

health services management and/or leadership

nurse unit management

humanitarian or social welfare organisation management and/or leadership

public or private health-related facilities management and/or leadership

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organisational Culture and Management

Quality and Safety in Health Care

Leadership in Health Care

Workforce Management

Policy and Planning in Health Care

Strategic Management in Health Service Delivery

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-07-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-03-11 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

160 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Management Studies Health Administration Strategic Management View 20 other Masters in Strategic Management in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 097207E
Students whose first language is other than English need to meet the English Language Proficiency requirements as defined in the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.

If your previous study has equipped you with knowledge, skills or experiences that align with the learning outcomes of units in your new course you may be able to apply for recognition of prior learning and you may be able to complete your course sooner.
If you’re an international applicant you’ll need the equivalent of an Australian bachelor’s degree (in a health discipline or equivalent).

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

27240 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 27240 AUD per year during 24 months.
National

8302 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8302 AUD per year during 24 months.

National: Commonwealth supported

Living costs for Sydney

1882 - 3547 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

National

Living costs for Sydney

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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