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About the course
Build leadership, analytical and management capability for the complex health and human services sector. This graduate diploma develops practical skills in health policy, resource allocation, operations and service improvement, with electives to tailor your focus. You’ll learn to make evidence-based decisions that enhance quality and efficiency in healthcare delivery and can use the qualification as a pathway into Deakin’s Master of Health Management.
Career outcome
Graduates can progress into leadership and management roles across hospitals, primary care, government and not-for-profit health organisations. The course supports careers focused on health service improvement, operations and resource management, policy and planning, and team leadership in healthcare settings. It is suited to clinicians and professionals moving into management, as well as administrators seeking broader strategic responsibilities in health services management. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
