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Introduction
This unit explores the interconnected domains of policy, law, ethics, strategy and financial management, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to navigate complex health and human service environments. You will evaluate policy initiatives, critically analyse legal and ethical challenges, and apply strategic and financial principles to lead organisational, community and system improvements. Emphasising a work-integrated-learning approach, the unit will guide you to apply theoretical frameworks and empirical evidence to real-world challenges within your workplaces, building your capability to make informed decisions and to lead with impact in a rapidly evolving context. Through a deepening of your reflective leadership practice and collaborative problem-solving skills, you will also develop strategies to address professional, organisational, and community issues, fostering resilient systems and a commitment to ongoing leadership development.
Summary
| Unit name | Management in Health and Human Services |
| Unit code | CAM620 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Health School of Medicine |
| Discipline | Medicine |
| Coordinator | Kate Fennell |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 4/7/2027 | 26/7/2027 | 29/8/2027 | 23/10/2027 |
* 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 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate complex legal, ethical and workforce issues within health and human services contexts to inform best practice decision-making.
- Justify and clearly communicate evidence-based positions on issues where healthcare policy, law, ethics and strategy intersect, demonstrating an ability to integrate multiple perspectives.
- Analyse policy changes to identify opportunities for practice improvement and innovation in your workplace, considering organisational, workforce, and community impacts.
- Apply strategic and financial management principles to the design, implementation, and evaluation of service delivery initiatives, demonstrating best practice leadership skills to foster collaborative solutions.
- Critically reflect on your leadership practice by drawing on appropriate frameworks to address professional challenges encountered in your professional practice, and community engagement.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Individual Study 8 hours weekly; Independent Learning 2 hours weekly. |
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| Assessment | Case Study (30%)|Policy Analysis (30%)|Presentation with Interactive Oral Discussion (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Carvan.J.(2022). Understanding the Australian Legal System (8th Edition). Thomson Reuters. |
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| Recommended | You can access the reading list for this unit from the link in MyLO or by going directly to the reading lists page on the University Library website. |
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