Code MAAAJN
Health Management Major
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About this Major
Effective leadership and management is crucial in the health care industry where continuous change requires people with a vision and commitment to meet the challenges of providing effective health care.
This major will introduce you to this international growth area and will help you develop your leadership and management capacity for roles in health care environments, including in hospitals, aged care facilities, clinics, outpatient facilities, businesses, schools and community centres.
Code MAAAJN
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| MAN2145 | Human Resource Management | 15 |
| HST1183 | Health, Society and Sustainability | 15 |
| MAN2120 | Organisational Behaviour | 15 |
| HST2184 | Communicable Disease Control | 15 |
| MAN2610 | Managing for Sustainability | 15 |
| HST2220 | Health Promotion Planning and Administration | 15 |
| MAN3503 | Strategic Management | 15 |
| MAN3121 | Leadership | 15 |
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Apply broad knowledge and diverse perspectives in health management contexts.
- Solve complex problems in health management contexts with critical thinking.
- Communicate effectively in health management contexts.
- Collaborate effectively as a member of a team.
- Generate innovative and creative ideas in health management contexts.
- Reflect on experiences for personal and professional development.
- Engage in ethical and socially responsible behaviour.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
As a graduate, you’ll be equipped for entry level and middle management roles in health care, including in hospitals, aged care facilities, clinics, outpatient facilities, businesses, schools and community centres. Career opportunities include roles such as Hospital Administrator, Facility Manager, Regional Manager, Nurse Unit Manager, Allied Health Manager, Clinical Nurse Manager, or Corporate Services Manager.
Possible future job titles
Hospital Administrator, Facility Manager, Regional Manager, Nurse Unit Manager, Allied Health Manager, Clinical Nurse Manager, Corporate Services Manager