Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesAUD 40,820 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Program handbook
Description
The Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy program will provide students with a unique set of multidisciplinary skills needed to address the complex challenges faced by the increasingly dynamic healthcare industry. Students will have the opportunity to focus on courses in health economics and policy, health management and leadership, health analytics and informatics, or research.
The Master of Business Administration program is designed to provide students with a range of analytic, strategic and leadership skills which will prepare them for increasingly competitive careers in business management in the corporate and public sectors. The program offers a grounding in fundamental business areas such as accounting, organisational behaviour, marketing and management.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Effective oral and written skills to communicate complex business management information to a variety of audiences.
- Effective independent or collaborative work skills to apply specialised knowledge and expert judgement to business management tasks.
- Critical thinking and analytical problem solving skills to be able to justify sound business management solutions.
- Specialised knowledge of theories, models and concepts relevant to business management and be proficient in their application.
- Professional proficiency in the utilisation of information and technology in business management contexts.
- Decision making skills that incorporate ethical, social and global issues.
- Skills to apply relevant theories, principles and methodologies to research in business management.
Details
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Program code | 40260 |
AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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CRICOS Code | 102443B |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
Entry into the Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy/Master of Business Administration will be available to applicants who have:
- A Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline; or
- A Bachelor Honours degree, Graduate Certificate, or equivalent in any discipline; or
- A minimum 5 years relevant organisational experience*; or
- Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of the UoN Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Management and Policy or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration programs.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
160 units
Program duration
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent up to 6 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
The Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy/Master of Business Administration requires completion of 160 units as follows:
- 100 units of core courses;
- 60 units of courses chosen from the course list.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
Prospective student degree planner
If you're a prospective student considering studying this degree take a look at My Degree Planner to see what your study journey will look like.
Transition arrangements
Program Revision 2023
Students who have successfully completed GMBA6001 will count this as a directed course.
PACC6008 replaces GSBS6002. Students who have successfully completed GSBS6002 cannot complete PACC6008.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core Courses
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program. | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
GSBS6004 | Organisational Behaviour and Design |
| 10 units |
GSBS6005 | Marketing Management and Planning |
| 10 units |
GSBS6060 | Strategic Management |
| 10 units |
GSBS6380 | Health Economics and Finance |
| 10 units |
GSBS6381 | Health Plan Design and Payments: Theory and Practice |
| 10 units |
GSBS6382 | Applied Economic Evaluation in Healthcare |
| 10 units |
GSBS6383 | Health Systems, Policy and Governance |
| 10 units |
GSBS6384 | Strategic Health Leadership and Management |
| 10 units |
GSBS6385 | Financial Management and Decision Making in Healthcare |
| 10 units |
GSBS6484 | Corporate Governance and Social Responsibility |
| 10 units |
Course List
Choose 60 units from the course list | |||
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Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
GSBS6003 | Globalisation |
| 10 units |
GSBS6009 | Cross-Cultural Management |
| 10 units |
GSBS6040 | Human Resource Management |
| 10 units |
GSBS6386 | Healthcare Data Analytics |
| 10 units |
GSBS6387 | Research Thesis in Health Economics, Management and Policy |
| 20 units |
GSBS6515 | Public Policy and Organisations | Not currently offered | 10 units |
INFT6201 | Big Data |
| 10 units |
INFT6304 | Project Planning and Management |
| 10 units |
LAWS6090 | Health Law |
| 10 units |
PACC6008 | Business Decision Making |
| 10 units |
PSYC6140 | Leadership and Organisational Change |
| 10 units |
PUBH6210 | Qualitative Methods in Health Research |
| 10 units |
PUBH6304 | Global Health |
| 10 units |
PUBH6305 | Global Health Systems and Policy |
| 10 units |
SOCA6100 | International Health: Cross-Cultural and Critical Social Science Perspectives |
| 10 units |
SOCA6640 | Social Science Research Methods |
| 10 units |
STAT6001 | Data Wrangling and Visualisation |
| 10 units |
STAT6020 | Predictive Analytics |
| 10 units |
STAT6160 | Data Analytics for Business Intelligence |
| 10 units |
STAT6170 | The Science of Data Interrogation |
| 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
Applying for Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy / Master of Business Administration
Before you get started
To ensure that the process goes smoothly for you, you should complete the following steps before applying:
- Review the program that you wish to apply for. Note the admission criteria, admission instructions, requirements & structure and any additional information listed.
- Review the program fees and costs.
- Check whether your postgraduate program has a Semester or a Trimester closing date. Please view the application closing date.
- If you are from a non-English-speaking background, you need to satisfy the University's English language requirements and ensure that you can provide evidence of your English proficiency if required.
You will be considered for entry based on criteria such as your undergraduate studies and/or equivalent prior learning and/or relevant work experience.
Other things to consider
Make sure you double check the special entry requirements, assumed knowledge or recommended studies for the degree:
Entry into the Master of Health Economics, Management and Policy/Master of Business Administration will be available to applicants who have:
- A Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline; or
- A Bachelor Honours degree, Graduate Certificate, or equivalent in any discipline; or
- A minimum 5 years relevant organisational experience*; or
- Successful completion of 75% (30 units) of the UoN Graduate Certificate in Health Economics, Management and Policy or Graduate Certificate in Business Administration programs.
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