Master of Health and Human Services Management
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Year | 2015 course information |
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Award granted | Master of Health and Human Services Management |
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Campus | Offered at Burwood (Melbourne) |
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Cloud Campus | Yes |
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Duration | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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CRICOS course code | 056060C Burwood (Melbourne) |
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Deakin course code | H756 |
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This course is offered to students commencing in 2015 onwards. Continuing students should refer to the H746 Master of Health and Human Services Management course entry. |
Course sub-headings
Course overview
The Master of Health and Human Services Management will prepare you to be an effective manager and leader and is particularly well suited to those interested in working in the health and human services sector as well as those who currently hold senior positions in this industry.
The course will provide students with opportunities to develop core competencies required for leadership and strategic planning, evidence-based decision making, health needs assessment and evaluation, program planning and monitoring, resource and project management, communication and negotiation.
The course focuses on evidence based decision making and health service delivery outcomes and allows you to choose elective study options that align with your career aspirations and interest areas. Elective units can be chosen from specialty areas such as health economics, public health research and business administration. There is also flexibility of choice between research and coursework – enabling you to construct a study program that best meets your interests and career aspirations.
Pathways
You may choose to combine the Master of Health and Human Services Management (MHHSM) with the Master of Health Promotion
Career opportunities for graduates of the Master of Health and Human Services Management exist in hospitals and health services, welfare organisations, government departments and agencies and non-government organisations. Employment opportunities exist locally and overseas.
The course is designed within an international context.
Course rules
The course comprises of 16 credit points including ten core units (10 credit points) and six elective units (6 credit points).
Course structure
Core units
HSH701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH717 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH719 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH725 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH762 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPA702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPK732 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPM701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPM722 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Option A: Public Health specialisation
HSH744 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH746 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH769 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH732 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus one credit point from:
HSH703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH709 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH728 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Option B: Health Economics specialisation
HSH766 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH761 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH732 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPE781 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus one credit point from:
HSH763 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH764 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH768 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Option C: Business Administration specialisation
MPE781 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPM703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPM732 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus one credit point from:
MPI700 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPI702 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus two credit points from:
HSH763 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
HSH766 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPM721 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPM731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
Option D: Business Administration specialisation with Practicum *
MPM703 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPM731 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPM732 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPI701 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
plus one credit point from:
MMH707 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MMH709 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPE781 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
MPM721 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
*Students choosing this option must obtain approval from the Course Director
Other combinations of elective units within the specialisation options are possible with the approval of the Course Director