Why study the Master of Health and Human Services?
The University of Tasmania in partnership with the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has developed the Health and Human Services Program. This program offers a suite of postgraduate qualifications to further the development of skills and knowledge to work in the field of health and human services and meets the strategic needs of the DHHS.
The program provides a unique opportunity for participants to develop the skills required to further their knowledge in management and leadership, while integrating learning into the workplace.
The Master of Health and Human Services is designed for managers (both clinical and administrative) in service organisations wishing to develop their capacity for leadership. Participants learn about health system and policy issues, working effectively in organisations and personal leadership development. The course is offered jointly by the School of Medicine and the Faculty of Business and offers a wide range of topic areas so that participants can customise their program of study to suit their development needs. The Tasmanian DHHS participants are able to study four units of this course (to reach Graduate Certificate level) without fees. Completion at Masters level grants exemption from the first year of study for the Professional Doctorate in Health.
Course objectives
Participants may work towards a Master of Health and Human Services, with the option of exiting the program once a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma qualification is gained.
Course Aims
- Facilitate the development of skills and knowledge necessary to work in the field of health and human services
- Offer a combination of academic and work place based experiential exposure to support participant's optimal performance of their roles within the DHHS
- Provide participants with postgraduate qualifications in management and leadership in health and human services using an interprofessional framework and
- Meet the strategic needs of the DHHS
Refer to the Course and Unit Handbook for more detailed information.
