Master of Health and Human Services Management
Course summary for local students
B = Melbourne Burwood Campus
G = Geelong Waurn Ponds Campus
S = Geelong Waterfront Campus
W =Warrnambool Campus
X = Off campus
| Award granted | Master of Health and Human Services Management |
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| Campus | Offered at Melbourne Burwood Campus |
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| Off-campus | Yes |
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| Length | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
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| Next available intake | March (Trimester 1) July (Trimester 2) |
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| Indicative annual fee 2013 | $21,200* - Full-fee paying place |
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| Faculty contacts | Health - Student and Academic Services
Tel 03 9251 7777
health-enquire@deakin.edu.au |
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| Level | Higher Degree Coursework (Masters and Doctorates) |
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| CRICOS course code | 056060C |
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| Deakin course code | H746 |
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Course structure for students who commenced in 2012 onwards. Students who commenced prior to 2012 must follow the course structure applicable to their year of commencement and should discuss unit selections with their enrolment officer. Refer to course entry in the 2011 online handbook. |
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, health promotion, 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.
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Fees and charges
Equivalent Full Time Student Load (EFTSL)
EFTSL is the standard annual full time load. Eight credit points is the standard full time load for one year of study.
This is a fee-paying course. Domestic students may be eligible for FEE-HELP assistance in paying these tuition fees. For more information about FEE-HELP go to
http://www.deakin.edu.au/future-students/fees/ Fee paying place - Domestic (
DFP)
A Fee paying place is one for which the university does not receive any government funding. As such, students enrolled in these places are required to contribute the full cost of their course.
Fee paying places are available to domestic students. Domestic students are those who are Australian citizens, New Zealand citizens or holders of a permanent visa.
* The 'indicative annual course fee' cited has been provided as a guide only. It has been calculated on the basis of a typical enrolment of a student undertaking the course in 2013, and reflects the cost involved in undertaking a full-time quota of units within the specified discipline.
The actual fees charged by Deakin University will depend upon the discipline from which each individual unit is chosen, and may vary from the indicative course fee cited, particularly if units are chosen from a number of disciplines. The cost of each unit offered in 2013 can be viewed from the
Unit Search.
Please note that the fees per unit/credit point may increase annually due to rises in the cost of course delivery and service.
Deakin assumes no responsibility for persons relying on 'indicative course fees' to calculate the total future cost of their course.
Career opportunities
As a graduate of this course you will be well prepared for management and leadership roles in public health, hospitals, welfare organisations, health services and the broader human health services sector, including government departments, health services and networks, local government and major health, welfare and human service delivery organisations. Recent graduates have gone on to work in international agencies with a presence in public health, divisions of general practice, health administration departments, hospitals and associated networks.
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Course rules
The course comprises of 12 credit points including eight core units (8 credit points) and four elective units (4 credit points). Students have the option of taking their electives as:
- Option A - a 2 credit point minor project (HSH731 and HSH732) plus two elective units (2 credit points) from the MPH or MBA elective streams; or
- Option B - a 4 credit point major research project (HSH733 and HSH734); or
- Option C - four units (4 credit points) from the elective specialty streams available in the Master of Public Health; or
- Option D - four units (4 credit points) from the elective specialty stream available in the Master of Business Administration
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Course structure
Core units
(for students who commenced from 2012 onwards - students who commenced prior to 2012 should discuss unit selections with their enrolment officer)
| HSH701 | Principles and Practice of Public Health |
| HSH702 | Contemporary Health Issues and Policies |
| MPA702 | Financial Interpretation |
| MPM701 | Business Process Management |
| MPM722 | Human Resource Management |
Option A - Minor research report plus two electives from the MPH or MBA elective streams
Option B - Major research report
Option C - four units (4 credit points) from the elective specialty streams available in the Master of Public Health
| HMF701 | Agricultural Health and Medicine * |
| HNN729 | Trends and Nursing Futures |
| HPS720 | Unit description is currently unavailable ** |
| HSH705 | Needs Assessment and Health Program Planning |
| HSH707 | Social and Cultural Influences On Population Health |
| HSH709 | Health and Social Impact Assessment |
| HSH715 | Qualitative Health Research |
| HSH724 | Local Action for Healthy Cities and Communities |
| HSH725 | Research for Health Practice |
| HSH728 | Health Equity and Human Rights |
| HSH736 | Community Consultation and Participation |
| HSH739 | International Perspectives on Health Policy and Planning |
| HSH740 | People, Health and Planning |
| HSH745 | Health Program Evaluation |
| HSN701 | Principles of Nutrition |
| HSN704 | Unit description is currently unavailable |
| HSN705 | Public Health Nutrition |
| HSN706 | Food Policy and Public Health |
| HSN713 | Food, Nutrition and Behaviour |
Option D - four units (4 credit points) from the elective specialty stream available in the Master of Business Administration
| MPA711 | Corporate Governance and Ethics |
| MPA751 | Financial Reporting and Analysis |
| MPM703 | Business Strategy and Analysis |
| MPM721 | Organisational Behaviour |
| MPM735 | International Business Management |
* Note: HMF701 includes a 5 day intensive workshop held in February
** Note: HPS720 offered in alternate levels
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Pathways
The Master of Health and Human Services Management is constructed to provide you with the opportunity to gain a second masters degree with only one additional trimester of full-time study. You may choose to combine the Master of Health and Human Services Management with the Master of Health Promotion or Master of Public Health. Enrolment in a second masters degree is subject to application and selection. To take advantage of this opportunity, eligible students are advised to speak to the course coordinator regarding how to structure their course to ensure the appropriate subjects are chosen early and allow this option to develop.
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Entry requirements - general
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number of Admission categories.
In all categories of admission, selection is based primarily on academic merit as indicated by an applicant's previous academic record.
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Entry requirements - specific
The minimum requirements are successful completion of a three-year undergraduate degree, or equivalent, from an approved university or other educational institution or successful completion of other equivalent qualifications gained by examination, or approved professional or industrial experience. Applicants must provide a written statement outlining reasons for undertaking the course and demonstrated involvement in professional activities related to public health and/or health industry experience.
International students must also meet the English language requirements.
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Credit for prior learning - general
The University aims to provide students with as much credit as possible for approved prior study or informal learning which exceeds the normal entrance requirements for the course and is within the constraints of the course regulations. Students are required to complete a minimum of one-third of the course at Deakin University, or four credit points, whichever is the greater. In the case of certificates, including graduate certificates, a minimum of two credit points within the course must be completed at Deakin.
You can also refer to the
Credit for Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
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How to apply
Applications must be made directly to the University through the Applicant Portal. Details of available courses and application closing dates can be found on the Apply webpage. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
Your course may require further information in support of your application. Please refer to the faculty information website for further details.
