Study Health Economics, Management and Policy at Newcastle

The Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy (Global) provides a global orientation for professionals within the healthcare sector. It provides a practical toolkit of leadership and management skills as well as analytical and conceptual knowledge of health economics, policy and governance.

The program has been developed in response to the increasingly difficult global challenges arising within the healthcare sectors. By developing your leadership and management skills and your understanding of the economics and governance of health policies, you will be equipped to respond innovatively to these international challenges.

The program will foster new skills for those already employed within the sector, as well as adding value to future employees yet to enter 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, including Francesco Paolucci, 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.
  • Study at NUspace - in the heart of Newcastle’s CBD, NUspace provides the optimum environment for you to excel in your studies.
  • Remote online study options - allow you to study our program from anywhere in the world.
  • 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

It is with great pleasure to see the excellently designed suite of Health Economics Management and Policy programs offered by the University of Newcastle. Healthcare systems and their workforce at all levels urgently need now more than ever sound economic and policy analysis to be able to respond to the challenges present and future”.

- Former Minister of Health of Chile, his Excellency Prof Dr Emilio Gabriel Santelices Cuevas

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:

  • Health economics, management and policy
  • Complex problem-solving within the health sector
  • Stakeholder communication and decision making in the healthcare sector
  • Health Leadership
  • Cross- cultural management
  • Data analytics
  • Public policy and health organisation
  • Global health.
2024 Program Handbook

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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.

CIFAL Accreditation - CIFAL Newcastle certifies postgraduate programs that equip people from diverse backgrounds to understand disaster resilience and sustainable development principles. Their work will improve organisations’ capacity to operate through extreme events and emerge better placed to face the future.

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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  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 (Global) will be available to applicants who have:

  • A Bachelor degree (or higher) in any discipline; or
  • A minimum 5 years organisational experience; or
  • Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of a UoN Faculty of Business and Law Graduate Certificate program.

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