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Master of Healthcare Leadership

Masters.
Southern Cross University

500

in world overall ranking*

57

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

Designed for health professionals such as nurses, allied health and mental health practitioners, this flexible online Master of Healthcare Leadership builds advanced leadership capability for complex, multidisciplinary care settings. You will deepen your evidence-based practice knowledge and develop skills to lead teams across Australia’s public and private health systems. Study is structured to allow accelerated part-time progress, with possible advanced standing for relevant prior postgraduate study.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue or strengthen leadership and management pathways across healthcare services, supporting quality improvement and evidence-based service delivery. The degree suits professionals aiming to lead multidisciplinary teams and contribute to effective care in complex settings, including public and private health organisations. Potential directions include clinical leadership, health service coordination, program or quality improvement leadership, and broader operational leadership roles within healthcare systems.


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

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2 years

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January, March, May, July, August, October

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Online
SCU Online

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1208101

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconVICE CHANCELLOR’S ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconINTERNATIONAL OUTSTANDING ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

tick iconSCU INTERNATIONAL WOMEN IN STEM SCHOLARSHIP

A$8,000

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