Courses & Units
Leading and Managing Healthcare Organisations BAA758
This unit is usually offered in even-numbered years only.
Introduction
This unit investigates management concepts and theories to improve the integration and functionality of healthcare organisations. Strategies to improve the management of an organisation for enhanced care quality and equitable services will be discussed. A range of management issues are examined including leadership, strategic planning, change, and stakeholder behaviour. These issues are considered at the individual, team, and organisational levels and how they interact. Students will have opportunities to hear from experts across Australia and participate in industry case studies and analysis. [Special note: This unit is offered in even-numbered years only].
Summary
| Unit name | Leading and Managing Healthcare Organisations |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BAA758 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
| Discipline | Australian Institute of Health Service Management |
| Coordinator | Doctor Wayne Fallon |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate a range of management approaches for complex health systems.
- Assess management strategies in the public and private sectors to provide accessible and equitable services.
- Appraise stakeholder influence in healthcare organisations.
- Judge how management processes and decisions impact on health system integration and functionality.
- Recommend strategies to improve the management of an organisation for enhanced care, quality and value.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 080313 | $2,040.00 | $1,597.00 | not applicable | $2,938.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Teaching
| Assessment | Presentation (20%)|Case Study (40%)|Critical Essay (40%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
There is no prescribed text for this unit. The learning materials of the unit will be drawn from publications, journal articles and other credible sources/websites. You will be able to access the learning materials through the Learning Hub section of the MyLO unit. |
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| Recommended | Students are encouraged to regularly review articles available in the unit on MyLO. The recommended book is by Ginter, P. M., Duncan, W. J. & Swayne, L. E. 2018. The Strategic Management of Health Care Organizations, Wiley. (8th Edition). Students are also expected to be familiar with the key academic journals in the discipline from which useful insights can be derived. In particular, students are encouraged to regularly review the relevant papers that are published in:
| Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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