Unit snapshot

  • Unit type
    PG Coursework Unit
  • Credit points
    12
  • Faculty & College
    Faculty of Health
  • Placement
    No

Unit description

Examines healthcare leadership from the strategic management and planning perspective. Factors from the internal and external environments which impact contemporary health services are critically explored. Pertinent health, social and community care issues from these environments are used to exemplify the principles of strategic leadership and planning.

This unit is an integral part of a selection of courses at SCU Online. Each course incorporates this unit into a complete and immersive educational experience. If you're interested in this unit, we highly recommend enrolling in one of the courses listed below.

 

Unit content

  • Strategic leadership in practice
  • Strategic leadership processes in health, social and community services
  • Environmental factors influencing strategic planning of the health, social and community care services
  • Strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation in health, social and community services
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A female health professional in a business suit engages in conversation with a man, both appearing professional and focused on the discussion.

Learning outcomes

Unit Learning Outcomes express learning achievement in terms of what a student should know, understand and be able to do on completion of a unit. These outcomes are aligned with the graduate attributes. The unit learning outcomes and graduate attributes are also the basis of evaluating prior learning.

 

On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  • Identify the concept of strategic direction of health, social and community care services
  • Locate and analyse the internal and external factors in shaping the strategic direction of health, social and community services
  • Plan, implement and evaluate a strategic management framework within health, social and community services

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method
Structured online learning

Assessment
Discussion board: 10%
Critical review: 30%
Framework: 60%

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A doctor and a male MBA Health Services Management student in a suit examining a tablet together, engaged in a discussion about patient information or medical data

Study this unit in the following courses

This unit is a fundamental component of the full courses listed below, each designed to equip you with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to achieve your career goals. To fully benefit from your learning experience and apply it to real-world challenges, engaging with the entire course is essential. Explore the courses that include this unit and take the next step towards your professional success.

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