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.
  • Keynote lectures from industry leaders guest lectures from industry professionals on relevant real-world problems.
  • Strong connectivity with industry and governments through the Value in health economics and Policy group at NBS – guest lectures from industry professionals on relevant real-world problems, offsite project with local and international organisations.

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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AACSB & EQUIS ? accredited business school
World top 175 ? for business and economics
94.4% employed ? within four months of graduating

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
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Career

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.

Professional recognition

The suite of Health Economics, Management and Policy is accredited by the Australasian College of Health Services Management (ACHSM) and the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA).

ACHSM Accreditation – ACHSM is the peak professional body for health managers in Australasia and brings together health leaders to learn, network and share ideas. Health Economics, Management and Policy students qualify for a free ACHSM student membership.

RACMA Accreditation – RACMA is a specialist medical college providing education, training, knowledge and advice in medical management recognised by the Australian and New Zealand Medical Council.

The University of Newcastle’s Newcastle Business School is in the top 3 business schools in NSW, accredited by both EQUIS and AACSB.

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To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:

  1. Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
  2. Review the program fees and costs.
  3. Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
  4. If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.

You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.

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Other things to consider

Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:

Entry into the Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy program will be available to applicants who have:

  • A Bachelor degree (or higher) in a relevant discipline; or
  • An Honours Bachelor degree, Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in any discipline; or
  • Minimum 5 years relevant organisational experience*; or
  • Successful completion of 30 units of the University of Newcastle Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Management and Policy program.

*Relevant organisational experience includes, but is not limited to, experience in business, management, health, IT, social services, and governance/policy professions.

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