Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension)

About the course

The Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension) at UNSW Sydney is designed to build advanced leadership and management capability for the health sector. It supports professionals to develop strategic decision-making skills, understand health systems and policy contexts, and lead service improvement and organisational change. The extension structure provides additional study for deeper professional development in health leadership and management at Master coursework level.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue leadership and management roles across hospitals, health services, government agencies, NGOs and private health organisations. Typical pathways include health service manager, program or operations manager, quality and safety lead, policy or project officer, and roles supporting clinical governance and service redesign. The degree supports progression into senior responsibility in health leadership and management at Master coursework level. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)