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Leading and Managing Healthcare Organisations unit (BAA758)

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Location: Melbourne Study Centre, Ultimo Study Centre

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 Tasmanian School of Business and Economics
Discipline Australian Institute of Health Service Management
Coordinator Mr Carl Fiedler
Delivered By University of Tasmania and Third Party(ies): ECA
Level Postgraduate

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Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Melbourne Study Centre Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
Ultimo Study Centre Semester 2 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students
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  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 2 5/7/2026 27/7/2026 30/8/2026 24/10/2026

* 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 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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 $2,174.00 $1,703.00 not applicable $3,239.00

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Teaching

AssessmentPresentation (20%)|Case Study (40%)|Critical Essay (40%)
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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.
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:

  • Asia Pacific Journal of Health Management
  • Australia and New Zealand Health Policy
  • BMJ journals such as the BMJ, BMJ Quality & Safety, and BMJ Open
  • Journal of Health Organization and Management
  • Leadership in Health Services
  • Health Care Strategic Management
  • Health Policy
  • Human Resources for Health
  • The International Journal of Human Resource Management
  • Social Science and Medicine

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