Key facts
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Current Deakin Students
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Course information
The Graduate Certification of Hospital Administration will enable you to develop essential skills and capabilities required to manage hospitals of different magnitudes and specialisations. Completion of this course will acquaint you with essential hospital management theories and introduce you to cutting edge business process and quality improvement techniques. This course is suited to both international and domestic students.
Read MoreCourse structure
To complete the Graduate Certificate of Hospital Administration students must attain 4 credit points. All four 1 credit point units are core units (these are compulsory).
All commencing Faculty of Health Undergraduate and Postgraduate course work students are required to complete HAI010 Academic Integrity in their first trimester of study (0 credit point compulsory unit).
Core units
Trimester 3 2019
Trimester 1 2020
Key information
2020 course information
This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework.
The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8.
Campuses by intake
Campus availability varies per trimester. This means that a course offered in Trimester 1 may not be offered in the same location for Trimester 2 or 3. Read more to learn where this course will be offered throughout the year.
Trimester 1 - March
- Start date: March
- Available at:
- Cloud (online)
Trimester 2 - July
- Start date: July
- Available at:
- Cloud (online)
Trimester 3 - November
- Start date: November
- Available at:
- Cloud (online)
Workload
It is expected that students will spend 150 hours on learning and assessments for each credit point/unit.
Entry requirements
Entry information
Deakin University offers admission to postgraduate courses through a number 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
Entry will be based on performance in:
- Bachelor Degree or higher
OR
- two years relevant work experience or
OR
- evidence of academic capability judged to be equivalent
Fees and scholarships
Fee information
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit www.deakin.edu.au/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 15% reduction per unit on your enrolment fees. Your Immediate Family Members may also be eligible to apply for this bursary.
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How to apply
For information on the application process and closing dates, see the International postgraduate online study applications page.
Applications can be made directly to the University through the Course and Scholarship Applicant Portal, or by email. Please note that closing dates may vary for individual courses.
Fill out the application form and submit to a Deakin International office or take your application form to a Deakin representative for assistance
For information on the application process and closing dates, see the International postgraduate online study applications page.
If you’re still having problems, please contact Deakin International for assistance.
Entry pathways
Students who complete this course may be eligible for entry into M703 Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)
Frequently asked questions
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Career outcomes
The course curriculum is designed to impart essential hospital management competencies for students, which means various hospital administration roles like Hospital Manager, Director and Officer roles become open for graduates.
Professional recognition
This course does not have any professional accreditation in Australia. Students seeking professional recognition should refer to M703 Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)
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