Why study the Master of Business Administration (Health Services Management)?
Excellence in research
Outstanding ratings of 'at world standard' or above in 23 research fields 1
Top 100 Young Universities
Ranked in the top 100 universities in the world that are 50 years old or younger 2
Outstanding student support
5-Star Student Support across undergraduate and postgraduate studies 3
1 Excellence in Research Australia (ERA) 2018
2 Times Higher Education 2024 Young University Rankings
3 Good Universities Guide 2021
Lead and manage health services teams
SCU’s Master of Business Administration specialisation in Health Services Management teaches you how to effectively apply principles of strategic management and planning to a health setting. Learn to deal with internal and external impacts, like funding cuts, internal restructure or a change in government. You may be from a health background, looking to build your general business and management skills, or maybe you come from a non-health background and want to lead change and innovation in a healthcare setting.
Focusing on issues within the healthcare sector, our online MBA specialising in Health Services Management prepares you for management roles and develops your abilities to effectively lead teams of healthcare professionals. Specialising in your MBA allows you to hone industry-specific skills while you study a practical, well recognised postgraduate degree.
Not sure if you want to study an MBA but still looking for postgraduate health courses? Our Master of Healthcare Leadership is immediately applicable to your role as a healthcare leader.
Quick facts
- Units
16 - Duration
24 months part-time - Fees
$3,142 per unit, per unit, FEE-HELP available - Intakes
Jan, Mar, Apr, July, Sep, Nov
The SCU Online benefits
Learn on your own terms
Own your educational journey by having the flexibility to manage your study, work and life commitments, without impacting your overall course progress.
Acknowledge your existing experience
We value your past education and work experience so you can potentially reduce your MBA Online course length by 50% through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
Helping communities thrive
At SCU Online, we stand for our community. We’re committed to offering a vibrant teaching, learning, research and cultural environment to help you achieve your career goals.
Entry without a bachelors degree
Have the opportunity to leverage your existing professional experience to study our MBA course online without a bachelors degree.
Unique learning model
Find the ideal balance between work, life and study through our unique seven-week study units. Apply the knowledge & skills you learn immediately to real-world situations.
Unparalleled support
Receive academic and non-academic support to assist with your study from enrolment through to graduation. Have full access to SCU campuses, including the library and other facilities.
How does the Master of Business Administration (Health Services Management) online work with SCU?
- With no exams, you’ll learn through quizzes, videos, interactive presentations and more.
- Connect with academics and students through online chat platforms and discussion boards.
- Access support throughout the course, including feedback from a learning coach and a dedicated student success advisor from enrolment through to graduation.
- Live classes are optional but encouraged for networking, while the course is self-paced.
- To make the most of your learning experience, we recommend dedicating around 20 hours per week to your studies.
A typical study period at SCU Online
Entry requirements
To gain entry into the Master of Business Administration, you need:
- A three-year bachelor degree from any Australian university, OR
- Professional experience regarded by SCU as equivalent to a degree, AND
- Students will need to be proficient in English.
No Bachelor's degree? You could still be eligible for entry into the MBA through your relevant work experience. Contact us today to find out more.
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Units of study
This unit will develop the skills for effective written and verbal communication in business and management.
In this unit, you will study organisations and the individual, interpersonal and group processes and the organisational system.
This unit develops knowledge and understanding of generic research and evaluation tools of micro and macroeconomics.
This unit introduces the fundamentals of financial and management accounting viewed from the perspective of the business manager.
Explore digital marketing tools and techniques to develop well-structured digital marketing plans and undertake a digital marketing campaign.
This unit introduces the financial concepts and contemporary issues of business management.
Explore a diverse range of leadership styles, preparing you for a bright future in leadership or management.
This unit covers the foundation elements of managing business projects.
This unit examines the challenges confronting the global business manager and gives you the knowledge you need to understand and operate successfully in global business environments.
Understand strategy, how to implement a vision and how to adapt plans to meet global business needs.
This unit is information systems from a managerial point of view.
This is a two-part unit, involving a literature review, and strategic research and data collection methods to fill in any identified research gaps.
Get detailed information about each unit in our course guide.
Learning outcomes
Whether you're looking to develop your strategic health management skills or gain the knowledge to lead change in your area of healthcare expertise, specialising your MBA can give you the opportunity to do this.
The 2018 Graduate Management Admission Council (GMAC) Corporate Recruiters report showed hiring demand for MBA graduates in healthcare industries continues to be one of the highest across all industries looking to hire business graduates.
Strengthen leadership skills and gain the skills to examine health service management from a strategic and planning perspective in contemporary health environments.
What our students do
Our MBA students work across corporate, government and not-for-profit organisations in industries such as healthcare, education, financial services, industrial products and services, mining and more. Below is a snapshot of some of these roles and jobs.
- Private Practitioner
- Operations Manager
- Clinical Services Manager
- Oral Health Therapist
- Health Services Manager
- Registered Nurse
- Regional Business Development Manager
- Unit Manager
- Client Services Manager & Research Coordinator
Our Accreditations and Endorsements
Our online programs meet all of the AQF guidelines, ensuring quality education.
5-STAR Rating for Full-Time Employment, Overall Experience, Student Support, Learning Resources, Teaching Quality and Skills Development.
Southern Cross University is one of the world's Top 100 Young Universities.
Our postgraduate student support and satisfaction both above the national average.
For me, this was the next natural progression in my career as a leader in Health and Technology. The fact that my work and home life are time-poor, like many of us, led me down the path of online study where I could set my own pace for each module of the course. Online study also meant that I didn't have the distraction of having to travel to campus or sit in lectures.
I highly recommend this course, it has been a wonderful experience, tough at times, but I'm better for it. The flexibility of the learning is perfect for busy executives and it's very current so everything applies to your real-world experiences.
An MBA is just a good, general piece of education that helps you understand more broadly how a company functions, and gave me some knowledge that was really important for where my career is at the moment.
