Key facts
Duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Locations
Course overview
This course sets you on track for the next step in your health career toward management and leadership.
Learn to make evidence-based decisions that focus on improving the quality of health service delivery – a sector that has seen strong growth in recent years.
Deakin’s Master of Health and Human Services Management focuses on business and management issues within health, making it the most relevant business administration course for the health sector.
This course 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 the industry.
You will develop core skills required for leadership and strategic planning, health needs assessment and evaluation, program planning and monitoring, resource and project management, communication and negotiation.
This course offers enormous flexibility, allowing 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.
Key dates
Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 2 2026 close 21 June 2026
Direct applications to Deakin for Trimester 3 2026 close 18 October 2026
Current Deakin students
To access your official course details for the year you started your degree, please visit the handbook
- Award granted
- Master of Health and Human Services Management
- Year
- 2016 course information
- Deakin code
- H756
Flexible course delivery
Deakin’s blend of online and on-campus learning means you can balance work, study and personal development. Achieve work-life balance – study with Deakin's dedicated support and flexible learning options.
Course structure
To complete the Master of Health and Human Services Management students must attain 16 credit points. All units are equal to 1 credit point.
The course comprises 10 core units (these are compulsory) and 6 elective units (you can choose which ones to study from the options in the course structure below).
Option A: Public Health specialisation
Plus one credit point from:
Option B: Health Economics specialisation
Plus
EITHER two credit points from:
OR both the following:
Option C: Business Administration specialisation
Plus one credit point from:
Plus two credit points from:
Option D: Business Administration specialisation with Practicum *
Plus two credit points from:
*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
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.
Scholarship options
A Deakin scholarship can open the door to new opportunities. Whether you have something unique to offer or simply need a bit of extra support to reach your goals, we’re here to help. Scholarships can assist with course fees, living costs and study materials – so you can focus on achieving your best. Explore the range of opportunities and find the right fit for you.
Postgraduate bursary
We love welcoming Deakin alumni back to continue their journey with us. If you're starting a postgraduate award course, you may be eligible for a 10% discount on your enrolment fees, applied per unit. It's our way of supporting your next step.
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