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Upon successful completion of the Master of Health Services Management, you will develop skills through the following learning outcomes:
- Elevate your expertise in health services
Unleash your potential to lead transformative change in the health and social care sector. With a focus on critical thinking, inquiry and reflective practice, you’ll develop the advanced expertise needed to address real-world challenges in health and social care. Strengthen your ability to synthesise expert knowledge and drive impactful solutions, positioning yourself as a leader ready to elevate the standards of care and management in your field. - Lead the charge for equitable health and social care
Champion the values of equity and social responsibility in your leadership journey. Equip yourself with the ethical practices and cultural insights necessary to make a positive impact on diverse communities, including Indigenous Australians. By critically engaging with the intersection of health services management and social justice, you’ll be prepared to lead initiatives that promote access, inclusion and fairness, making a lasting difference in the lives of many. - Experience an industry aligned education
Be at the forefront of health services innovation with an education designed in collaboration with industry leaders. Gain deep insights into the complex dynamics of health systems, from policy to operational management and apply the latest strategies to improve health and social care delivery. Choose from specialised majors that align with your career aspirations, empowering you to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry and to drive meaningful change with confidence. - Flexible learning with dedicated support
Achieve your academic and professional goals with the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime, without compromising on quality. UTS Online offers a structured yet adaptable pathway, allowing you to balance your studies with your work and life commitments. With intakes every two months, you can start sooner and progress faster, all while benefiting from personalised support from dedicated Student Success Advisors who are committed to your success.
To learn more about how these learning outcomes can help you advance your career, get in touch with our Student Enrolment Advisors.
Career outcomes
Studying UTS Online’s Master of Health Services Management may lead to roles such as:
- Aged Care Manager
- Chief Operating Officer (Healthcare)
- Clinic Manager
- Clinical Governance Manager
- Clinical Manager
- Clinical Operations Manager
- Community Health Centre Administrator
- Director of Health Services
- Healthcare Administrator
- Health and Welfare Services Manager
- Health Services Manager
- Hospital Administrator
- Medical Practice Manager
- Nursing Home Administrator
- Policy Analyst/Advisor within Government Health Departments
- Primary Health Organization Manager
- Program Coordinator (Health and Social Care)
- Project Manager for Major Healthcare Infrastructure Projects
15%
The healthcare industry is projected to grow by 15% by 2030, significantly increasing the demand for skilled health services managers to lead complex systems and improve care quality.
(Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)
A$90k -$150k p/a
Health Services Managers can expect to earn between A$90,000 and A$150,000 annually, with senior roles exceeding A$200,000.
(Australian Bureau of Statistics)
$137 Billion
The 2023-24 Federal Budget includes $137 billion in spending on health and aged care, with historic investments such as $6 billion to strengthen Medicare and $951.2 million for digital health improvements.
(Australian Government, Budget)
500k New roles by 2033
Healthcare roles are projected to grow faster than any other sector, with over half a million new roles expected by 2033, underscoring the critical need for skilled management in health and social services.
(Australian Institute of Health and Welfare)
What you will study
The Master of Health Services Management includes 12 subjects. The structure varies across each major, with a combination of core subjects and electives. Please see below for the specific course structure for each major and download the course guide for detailed subject descriptions.
Note: Students may exit with a Graduate Diploma after completing 8 subjects. To find out more, download a course guide or speak with an Enrolment Advisor.
This major equips you with the skills to lead transformative and sustainable improvements in health and social care through expertise in innovation, change management, quality enhancement and economic insights.
- Systems and Service Innovation
- Implementing and Evaluating Change
- Quality and Safety Improvement Methods
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- + 2 electives
This major prepares you to lead in digital health, systems innovation, information management and economic insights, driving transformative improvements in health and social care.
- Contemporary Approaches to Digital Health
- Systems and Service Innovation
- Fundamentals of Health Information Management
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- + 2 electives
This major develops your ability to navigate policy, lead organisational change, master strategic planning and apply epidemiological insights to drive impactful and sustainable outcomes.
- Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
- Implementing and Evaluating Change
- Planning for Health and Social Services
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- + 2 electives
This major enhances skills in understanding health policy, applying health economics, strategising health and social care planning, and improving decision-making with epidemiological insights to drive impactful improvements in health and social care.
- Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
- Health Economics
- Planning for Health and Social Services
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- + 2 electives
This major enables you to advance in health economics, information management, strategic planning, and epidemiology, driving impactful and efficient health and social care administration.
- Health Economics
- Fundamentals of Health Information Management
- Planning for Health and Social Services
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- + 2 electives
This major is designed for professionals seeking a comprehensive understanding of dynamic health and social care systems, focusing on driving impactful and sustainable changes that enhance system efficiency and equity.
- Fundamentals of Epidemiology
- + 5 electives
- Fundamentals of Health Information Management
- Global Perspectives on Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Systems and Service Innovation
- Contemporary Approaches to Digital Health
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Women’s Health
- Data Driven Decision Making
- Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
- Marketing in the Age of Technology
- Mentoring in the Workplace
- Data Visualisation and Visual Analytics
- Leading Learning
- Health Economics
- Introduction to Psychological Science
- Implementing and Evaluating Change
- Accounting for Decision Makers
- Planning for Health and Social Services
- Managerial Economics
- Program Evaluation in Public Health
- Finance Fundamentals
- Quality and Safety Improvement Methods
- Introduction to Health Technology Assessment
Download the course guide for full core and elective descriptions and learning outcomes.
Upcoming study periods
UTS Online courses have six intakes per year. The diagram below shows all upcoming
intakes, with the next intake highlighted in blue.
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Course information
Entry requirements
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or higher qualification (according to NOOSR or UK NARIC) in ASCED FoE 06 Health
OR
- Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree or higher qualification (according to NOOSR or UK NARIC) and a minimum of at least one-year full time (1800+ hours) work experience in Health and Social Care sectors#;
AND - prior learning and demonstrated capability to undertake tertiary study#.
#Demonstrated via:
- a CV; AND
- a Statement of Service on an official letterhead from their workplace’s human resources (or equivalent) that verifies work experience (more than one-year full time) in a medium to large organisation following the completion of any internship requirement associated with previous academic or professional qualifications; AND
- Certificate of previous academic or professional qualifications.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
Note: Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for the Master of Health Services Management may use the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management as a pathway, provided they meet the specific entry requirements.
Duration might vary depending on study plans and subject availability. For domestic students only. Total fee may vary, depending on the elective subjects chosen. Fees are correct for 2025 and are revised annually.
Description of the Course
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4 Number of units
or continue studying
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall score of 6.5 and a writing score of 6.0.
For applicants without an Academic IELTS score, refer to the UTS Register of English Language Proficiency Requirements for other methods of satisfying the English Language requirements for the course(s).
For more information, schedule a 15-minute call with a Student Enrolment Advisor.
To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.
To check your eligibility, feel free to speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.
Unsure about your situation?
One of our Student Enrolment Advisors can assist you with more information, including alternative pathways.
All units from the Graduate Certificate
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4 Diploma units
or continue studying
All subjects from the Graduate Certificate
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8 subjects from the Master of Health Services Management
“I wanted a course to help me be a strong leader, because I want to be able to shape the health services of tomorrow. That wasn’t going to be achieved by a course that focuses on the past or current way of doing things. UTS’s Master of Health Services Management was the only course I looked at that made me think it would generate future-ready leaders."
- Serena Ayers (Master of Health Services Management student)
