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Newcastle City
Duration2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.2 years full-time.
Mode of deliveryFace to Face
Start datesTrimester 1 (24 Jan 2022), Trimester 2 (9 May 2022), Trimester 3 (22 Aug 2022),
Trimester 1 (24 Jan 2022), Trimester 2 (9 May 2022), Trimester 3 (22 Aug 2022),
FeesFind information about indicative course and program fees.AUD 37,745 (indicative annual fee, 2021)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
English proficiencyIELTS overall minimum - 6.5, IELTS section minimum - 6.0 Find out more about IELTS.
Program Code40261
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 at UON?
- 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.
- Work on real world projects – with industry and government at local and global level on real world policy case studies
- High growth sector with high employability - Position yourself for a role in an industry that is set to grow by 15% by 2023.
- 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.
- 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
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
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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.
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.
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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.
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I am a prospective
student, looking to study at
Newcastle City
Before you get started
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
- Review the program fees and costs.
- Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
- 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.
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.
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
Applicants for this program must satisfy a minimum English Language Proficiency Standard equivalent to an IELTS overall minimum of 6.5 with no subtest result below 6.0.
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