Overview 2023
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
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Graduates will develop advanced, in-depth and contemporary knowledge of health and human service systems across a range of leadership and management dimensions including system planning, policy, strategy, governance, risk management, legal issues, ethics, health economics, financial management, quality & safety, leading & managing change, professional supervision, epidemiology, evaluating data/ evidence and translating evidence into practice.
The course will qualify individuals to apply this advanced knowledge towards system improvement, professional practice and research within the broad range of settings across health and human services and will provide a pathway for further learning.
It is able to be completed entirely via distance study methods but can be supported with optional mixed method delivery in some components of study at Hobart, Launceston, Burnie and Rozelle campuses particularly through short course intensives.
Learning Outcomes
Career outcomes
Middle and senior leadership/management positions within the health and human service system including: clinical leadership positions, professional discipline leadership positions, operational management positions within government and non-government organisations, senior policy and administrative positions within government, non-government and private organisations as well as service planning & commissioning roles within government in addition to private practice leadership & management positions.
Course structure
Year 1
Year 1 Compulsory
This unit provides health and human service professionals with the opportunity to critically analyse a range of contemporary leadership frameworks and theories. There is a focus on the exploration and practical application of theories and techniques to improve understanding of…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CAM539 Leadership in Health and Human Services
This broad unit introduces students to the interrelationship between health law and ethics, strategic planning, financial resourcemanagement and health policy development. It aims to help students develop a clear understanding of the dynamics of the healthcare environment and the importance…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CAM620 Management in Health and Human Services
This unit aims to provide a broad understanding of governance, clinical governance and risk management within the field of health and human services covering the relatively recent development and changes that have occurred in these areas. The Unit will also…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
Year 1 Choice units
Globally, health systems are tasked with responding to contemporary challenges and the related disease burden and health needs of their population. This unit takes a systems approach to examine how health systems are designed, the key components, who pays, and…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
Positive psychology addresses the conditions and processes that enable people, groups and institutions to flourish and function at an optimal level. The aim of this unit is to gain a clear understanding of the essential elements to leadership, and to…
Credit Points: 12.5
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| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CAM622 Positive Psychology in Leadership
Year 2
This research practicum unit is a capstone unit in the public health, leadership and clinical redesign Professional Honours courses that requires students to implement a research project under the supervision of an academic supervisor. Research projects may include systematic reviews,…
Credit Points: 25
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
View all details for CAM404 Research and Evaluation Practicum
Evaluation is a core function of public health and health system leadership. It provides evidence to improve the design, delivery, reach and impact of health interventions in the many different contexts of the health system. This unit developsstudent competencies in…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
This unit will equip students with an understanding of the research methods used in health disciplines in order to interpret published research, and design research of their own. The Unit content includes the theoretical underpinning of both qualitative and quantitative…
Credit Points: 12.5
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
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| Hobart | Semester 2 | ||||
| Online | Semester 1 | ||||
| Online | Semester 2 | ||||
Entry requirements
For Domestic students
This course is not accepting applications.
Tertiary: An undergraduate degree (AQF 7) from an Australian higher education institution or the equivalent standard in any other institution. Alternative Entry: Where standard entry is not able to be met the following criteria for alternative entry will be considered by the relevant Course Coordinator ‐ · Relevant work experience (Specific occupations, workplace settings and industries are more relevant for specific courses and will receive greater weighting in consideration) demonstrating the relevance of the course; · A record of high achievement in any other qualifications or uncompleted undergraduate qualifications such as Distinction average; and · An assessment of the prospective student's capacity to successfully undertake postgraduate study including reading, writing, analysis and research. · Applicants may be required to undertake an interview with the relevant Course Coordinator in person or via phone call or Skype
For International students
This course is not available to international students. Please enquire online for advice on alternative course options.
Articulation
Students who complete the Bachelor of Health and Human Services (Leadership) Professional Honours can articulate into the Master of Leadership (Health and Human Services). The Graduate Certificate in Leadership (Health and Human Services) provides an exit award for the Bachelor of Health and Human Services (Leadership) Professional Honours
Detailed Admissions Information
Detailed admissions information and advice for all undergraduate courses, including comprehensive, course-level student profiles, is available from UTAS Admissions.
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
This is a full-fee course, which means you’ll need to pay the full amount for your studies. Commonwealth Supported Places are not available in this course. However, there are still support options available for eligible students to help you manage the cost of studying this course.
You may be able to fund all or part of your tuition fees by accessing a FEE-HELP loan from the Australian Government. FEE-HELP is a loan scheme that assists domestic full-fee students to pay for University, which is repaid through the Australian Tax System once you earn above a repayment threshold. This means you’ll only have to start repaying the loan once you start earning above a specific amount
Our scholarships and prizes program also offers more than 400 scholarships across all areas of study. You can even apply for multiple scholarships in one easy application.
Further informationDetailed fee information for domestic students is available at Scholarships, fees and costs, including additional information in relation to the compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
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