The online Master of Healthcare Leadership from Southern Cross University prepares students for the varied opportunities that exist in the healthcare industry. Students will learn how to be an effective, strategic leader in today’s complex healthcare system. You will learn contemporary theory to drive change, the unique ability to adapt to ever-changing healthcare systems and the skills to effectively lead in complex healthcare environments. Our online learning platform is designed to be flexible and accessible, making it ideal for those working shifts who need to be able to choose the times when you study. You will have the opportunity to be connected to meet and learn with other healthcare professionals from around Australia and overseas.
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Why Study Healthcare Leadership with SCU?
Dedicated, one-on-one student support
Gain the skills to remain relevant in an evolving health system
Apply evidence-based thinking to a range of disciplines
Broaden your opportunities beyond frontline care
Develop strong, strategic leadership capabilities
Designed for busy healthcare professionals
Quick Facts
Duration
2 years
part-time*
Study Mode
100% Online
INTAKES
Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct
Units
12
FEES
$2,658 per unit, FEE-HELP available
*completion time dependent on individual study path and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.
Lead the Future of Healthcare
Our Healthcare Courses
At SCU Online, we offer 100% online postgraduate courses in healthcare leadership, designed for busy shift workers. Follow your ambition, learn more about our postgraduate study options below.
Prepare for emerging opportunities in healthcare
Set yourself apart with a postgraduate qualification in healthcare. You can translate your years of experience in direct care, supervision, training, management and implementing change, into the credentials you need to progress into management and leadership. Use it to move up within nursing, midwifery or allied health, or take a leap into a completely new health arena. You’ll learn management and leadership, clinically applicable and rigorous research skills alongside other healthcare professionals in units taught by highly qualified industry experts.
Start your journey towards a Masters
A Graduate Certificate in healthcare leadership will extend your knowledge in evidence-based care, and learn how to lead teams of health professionals. Use contemporary theory to drive change, laying the foundation to become a strategic healthcare leader with 100% online, shift work-friendly learning.
A typical study period at SCU Online
Early exit option
If you need to leave your study early because home or work demand your attention, our Master of Healthcare Leadership has flexible exit options, so you still gain your postgraduate qualification upon successful completion of required units. You could receive a Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Leadership by completing four core units.
Graduate Certificate
Or continue studying
Masters Degree
