Key facts
English language requirements
IELTS overall score of 6.5 (with no band score less than 6) or equivalent
Duration
1 trimester full time or part time equivalent
Locations
Current Deakin Students
To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook
Course overview
Jointly run and managed by the Deakin Business School and the School of Medicine, the Graduate Certificate of Healthcare Management aims to develop business acumen in healthcare practitioners. Develop the essential skills and capabilities required to manage and lead healthcare services in Australia and overseas. If you are a physician, nurse, nurse practitioner, allied health professional or healthcare manager facing increasing management responsibilities or seeking to advance into a more management-focused role, this course will particularly benefit you.
On successful completion of this course, you may enrol in the Graduate Diploma of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration (MBA) or Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management).
Read MoreCourse information
- Award granted
- Graduate Certificate of Healthcare Management
- Year
2023 course information
- Deakin code
- M543
- Level
- Postgraduate (Graduate Certificate and Graduate Diploma)
- Approval status
This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
- Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Course structure
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Healthcare Management, students must attain a total of 4 credit points, consisting of 2 credit points of core units, 2 credit points of elective units from a specified list, plus completion of MAI010 Academic Integrity Module.
Most units (think of units as 'subjects') are equal to 1 credit point.
2
Core units
2
Elective unit
4
Total units
Core units
^MBR code denotes residential version of the unit
Compulsory 0-credit point module
To be completed in the first trimester of study:-
Elective units
2 credit points of specified elective units, comprised of:
1 credit point from Business & Law units found within the Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management) [excluding MBA707]:
^MBR code denotes residential version of the unit
*MBT code denotes study tour version of the unit
1 credit point from the following list of Faculty of Health HME-coded units found within the Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)
Intakes by location
The availability of a course varies across locations and intakes. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Check each intake for up-to-date information on when and where you can commence your studies.
Trimester 1 - March
- Start date: March
- Available at:
- Online
Trimester 2* - July
- Start date: July
- Available at:
- Online
* Full time study is not available in Trimester 2
Trimester 3* - November
- Start date: November
- Available at:
- Online
* Full time study is not available in Trimester 3
* Full time study is not available in Trimester 2 or Trimester 3
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS - International students should note that, due to visa regulations, this course can only be undertaken while living outside Australia.
Additional course information
Any unit which contains work-integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. Refer to the relevant unit guide.
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Mandatory student checks
Units which contain work integrated learning, a community placement or interaction with the community may require a police check, working with children check or other check. These requirements will be detailed in unit guides upon enrolment.
Workload
As a student in the Faculty of Business and Law, you can expect to participate in a range of teaching activities each week. This could include classes, seminars, practicals and online interaction. You can refer to the individual unit details in the course structure for more information. You will also need to study and complete assessment tasks in your own time.
Participation requirements
Units in this course may have participation requirements that include compulsory placements, work-based training, community-based learning or collaborative research training arrangements.
Placement can occur at any time, including during the standard holiday breaks listed here: https://www.deakin.edu.au/courses/key-dates.
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Work experience
This course does not require students to complete compulsory work integrated learning units.
Entry requirements
Entry information
Minimum admission criteria:
- Bachelor degree in any discipline and a minimum of three years relevant work experience,* or
- five years of relevant work experience#
*Definition of minimum work experience: three years relevant work experience and must include at least two years (full-time equivalent) in a managerial or professional role with responsibilities for decision-making in a range of areas including budgetary oversight, staffing and management, involvement in strategy and planning development and operational implementation.
# Definition of minimum work experience: Five years relevant work experience and must include at least three years (full-time equivalent) in a managerial or professional role with responsibilities for decision-making in a range of areas including budgetary oversight, staffing and management, involvement in strategy and planning development and operational implementation.
The following considerations may also be applied:
- Full-time, minimum 12 months clinical internships taken post-graduation by MBBS/BMBS/MBChB/BDS graduates may be considered equivalent to one year of the required 3 years’ professional work experience.
- All recognised^ postgraduate medical and/or dental fellowships may be considered as relevant professional work experience (^recognised by their country’s licensing or regulatory bodies).
All applicants must provide the following with their application:
- current CV that clearly demonstrates professional / managerial experience
- current contact details of two referees who can be contacted concerning your work experience,
- a one page brief outlining why you believe that your work experience would be valued by your peers.
IELTS / English language requirements
Please note that English language requirements exist for entry to this course and you will be required to meet the English language level requirement that is applicable in the year of your commencement of studies.
It is the students’ responsibility to ensure that she/he has the required IELTS score to register with any external accredited courses. (more details)
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a range of Admission categories. To be eligible for admission to this program, applicants must meet the course requirements.
All applicants must meet the minimum English language requirements.
Please note that meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee selection, which is based on merit, likelihood of success and availability of places in the course.
For more information on the Admission Criteria and Selection (Higher Education Courses) Policy visit the Deakin Policy Library
Online studies
Deakin offers many courses which can be studied by distance education overseas.
However, international students living in Australia on a student visa, in each compulsory trimester (that is, Trimesters 1 and 2), must enrol in at least one unit that is offered as a Campus located unit and can, in addition enrol in units offered online. International students may undertake a maximum of up to one third (or equivalent) of their study as online study. Please note enrolment in one face to face unit in compulsory study periods is only allowed if the student is completing their final unit of study and will not exceed maximum one third (or equivalent) online requirement.
Recognition of prior learning
If you have completed previous studies which you believe may reduce the number of units you have to complete at Deakin, indicate in the appropriate section on your application that you wish to be considered for Recognition of Prior Learning. You will need to provide a certified copy of your previous course details so your credit can be determined. If you are eligible, your offer letter will then contain information about your Recognition of Prior Learning.
Your Recognition of Prior Learning is formally approved prior to your enrolment at Deakin during the Enrolment and Orientation Program. You must bring original documents relating to your previous study so that this approval can occur.
You can also refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning System which outlines the credit that may be granted towards a Deakin University degree.
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
The 'Estimated tuition fee' is provided as a guide only based on a typical enrolment of students completing this course within the same year in which they started. The cost will vary depending on the units you choose, your study load, the length of your course and any approved Recognition of Prior Learning you have.
The 'Estimated tuition fee' is calculated by adding together four credit points of study. Four credit points is used as it represents a typical enrolment load for a Graduate Certificate.
Each unit you enrol in has a credit point value. You can find the credit point value of each unit under the Unit Description by searching for the unit in the Handbook.
Learn more about tuition fees.
Scholarship options
A Deakin scholarship might change your life. If you've got something special to offer Deakin – or you just need the financial help to get you here – we may have a scholarship opportunity for you.
Postgraduate bursary
If you’re a Deakin alumnus commencing a postgraduate award course, you may be eligible to receive a 10% reduction per unit on your enrolment fees.
Apply now
Applications can be made directly to the University through the Deakin Application Portal. For information on the application process and closing dates, see the how to apply web page. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
For more information on the application process and closing dates, see the How to apply webpage. If you're still having problems, please contact us for assistance.
Entry pathways
This course provides a pathway into: Graduate Diploma of Business Administration [M601], Master of Business Administration (MBA) [M701] or Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management) [M703].
Further study options
M601 Graduate Diploma of Business Administration
M701 Master of Business Administration
M703 Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)
Careers
Career outcomes
Deakin's Graduate Certificate of Healthcare Management has been developed to fill a gap in Australia and the Asia-Pacific for qualified professionals with skills and knowledge to lead and manage healthcare service delivery. This course will benefit physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners, allied health professionals and healthcare managers who face increasing management responsibilities or seek advancement into more management-focused roles.
Professional recognition
Deakin Business School is in the top 1% of business schools globally by holding both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide
Course learning outcomes
Deakin's graduate learning outcomes describe the knowledge and capabilities graduates can demonstrate at the completion of their course. These outcomes mean that regardless of the Deakin course you undertake, you can rest assured your degree will teach you the skills and professional attributes that employers value. They'll set you up to learn and work effectively in the future.
| Graduate Learning Outcome | Course Learning Outcome |
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate an understanding of how contemporary business processes impact and drive the management of healthcare systems |
| Communication | Articulate complex business situations and challenges facing healthcare services and communicate insights and recommendations in addressing these |
| Digital literacy | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
| Critical thinking | Critically analyse and evaluate complex business and organisational issues that underpin the functioning of healthcare services |
| Problem solving | Apply problem-solving skills to analyse, develop and recommend solutions for complex business and management issues relevant to the provision of healthcare services |
| Self-management | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
| Teamwork | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
| Global citizenship | Not explicitly addressed as a learning outcome in this award |
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