Health Management and Policy Newcastle University

Overview

Upon completion of this program, graduates will have:

• Specialised knowledge of theories, models and concepts relevant to health economics, management and policy and be proficient in their application.
• Expertise in applying research principles and methods for the purpose of conducting substantial health management and policy projects.
• Cognitive, technical and creative skills to support the recognition, definition, analysis, and solving of complex health management and policy problems: successes and more importantly failures.
• Highly developed written and oral communication skills to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Critical analytical and decision-making skills that incorporate ethical, social and global issues in relation to health economics, management and policy.

Career Opportunities

The program will prepare you for the increasing demand within the national and international health sector for executive, managers, professionals, administrators and analysts. Graduate will be equipped to seek out career advancement opportunities in mid to senior management positions across public, private and non-profit sectors including hospitals and health authorities, research institutes, medical devices and pharmaceutical companies and more.

Accreditation

• The Newcastle Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB).
• The Master of Health Management and Policy is CIFAL certified and accredited by the Australasian College of Health Service Management.