Charles Darwin University
3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
This Bachelor degree prepares you for leadership roles in health service management by combining business, health, and IT knowledge. Ideal for those seeking to manage health infrastructure, coordinate resources, and make a positive impact on healthcare delivery across diverse communities.
Applicants must meet one of the following: successful completion of Year 12 with an ATAR of at least 60, a Certificate III or higher qualification, 0.5 years of full-time higher education study, or equivalent overseas qualifications. International applicants must complete the CDU Foundation Studies Program with a minimum 65% in Foundation English units. English language proficiency is required, demonstrated through previous English-medium study or approved English tests (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 60, PTE 50, or equivalent). Students must obtain police checks, Working with Children checks, and current immunisation schedules before commencing community placements.
The course comprises 240 credit points across core units, specialist electives, and work-integrated learning. Core units (220 cp) include Fundamentals of Marketing, Foundations of Data Science, Australia's Healthcare System and Policies, Introduction to Health Promotion, Introduction to Business Law, Introduction to Management, Communication Skills, Business Ethics, Social Media and Marketing in Health Promotion, Perspectives of First Nations Health, Health Informatics, Society Culture and Health, Project Management, Global Digital Enterprise, Global Human Resources, Social Research Methods, Rural and Remote Health, Global and Environmental Health, and two community practicum units (40 cp total). Specialist electives (20 cp) allow selection from health units such as Ethics in Health Care, Human Service Organisations, Working with Communities, and Public Health, plus business management units including Accounting for Managers, Comparative Management Systems, and Logistics.
Charles Darwin University is uniquely positioned to deliver health education with a five-star rating for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024). CDU offers flexible study options including 100% online delivery, placements and research opportunities across the NT, Australia, and internationally, and specialized expertise in Indigenous health, tropical medicine, and Asia-Pacific health issues. The university provides dedicated support for First Nations and international students, ensuring successful study journeys.
Graduates can pursue careers in primary and community health centres, public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, paediatric facilities, policy development, health service planning, rural health settings, and health administration. Roles include quality and patient safety manager, operations manager, health information manager, and health service planner. The degree prepares you for leadership positions managing health infrastructure and resources across diverse healthcare settings. Professional recognition is available through membership with the Australasian College of Health Service Management and the Public Health Association of Australia.
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