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Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy
Postgraduate program
Location
Start dates
- Trimester 1 - 25 Jan 2021
- Trimester 2 - 10 May 2021
- Trimester 3 - 23 Aug 2021
Mode of delivery
Face to Face, Remote learning available
Application closing dates
Duration
1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 5 years maximum.
Location
Start dates
- Trimester 1 - 25 Jan 2021
- Trimester 2 - 10 May 2021
- Trimester 3 - 23 Aug 2021
Fees
AUD39,325 (indicative annual fee, 2021)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units) Find out more about fees
Duration
1.5 years full-time.
Mode of delivery
Face to Face, Remote learning available
English language proficiency
- IELTS overall minimum - 6.5
- IELTS section minimum - 6.0
Study Health Economics, Management and Policy at Newcastle
The Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy offers a practical toolkit for healthcare sector leaders, policy makers and analysts. It provides a mixed-skills portfolio comprising leadership and management capabilities with analytical and conceptual knowledge.
The program has been developed in response to a growing demand both nationally and internationally for expertise in health leadership and management, policy and governance and economics and evaluation.
Effective leadership and an understanding on the economics and governance of health policies are vital to solving a range of complex challenges within the health care sector. The program will equip you to respond innovatively to these challenges. It will leverage your existing knowledge, fostering new skills for those already employed in the health sector while enhancing the value of future employees entering the sector.
Why study with us?
- Remote study options - allow you to study our program from anywhere in the world. View our remote pathways here.
- Learn from the leaders – delivered by internationally recognised academics and professional practitioners, you will gain contemporary real-word learning experiences.
- Multidisciplinary approach - ensures all graduates understand the economic, political and managerial context of healthcare policies and healthcare organisations.
- Work on real world projects – with industry and government at local and global level on real world policy case studies.
- High growth sector - Position yourself for a role in an industry that is set to grow by 15% by 2023.
- AACSB Accreditation - the Newcastle Business School is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), earned by fewer than five percent of the world's business programs.
- Keynote lectures from industry leaders – Guest lectures from industry professionals on relevant real-world problems.
View our remote study pathways here
As the CEO of Hunter New England Health, I welcome and applaud this initiative which contributes greatly to our collaborative efforts to strengthen our capabilities and strive towards making our healthcare system even more efficient and equitable for the health improvement of our community.”
- Michael DiRienzo, Chief Executive, Hunter New England Local Health District
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What you will study
The Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy focuses on advancing your knowledge of:
- Healthcare system organisations
- International and national health law
- Health policy and governance – theory and practice
- Health information and technology
- Healthcare data analytics
- Stakeholder communication and decision making in the healthcare sector
Program plans
Download a program plan for further details on your degree's structure and what courses you will study.
These program plans are applicable to new students. Current students should refer to the program handbook to access the plan relevant to the year they commenced.
- M Health Econ Management and Policy 152.8 KB
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Career opportunities
As a graduate, you will be able to take advantage of an increasing demand within the national and international health sector for executives, managers, professionals, administrators and analysts.
You will be able to seek out career advancement opportunities for mid-high level positions within hospitals and Local Health Districts, government departments, university departments, research bodies, medical supply and pharmaceutical companies, health insurers, regulatory agencies, integrated care organisations, and not-for-profit organisations.
