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About the course
This joint postgraduate degree combines public health expertise with business leadership and management training. You will build skills to analyse and respond to population health challenges while developing strategic, financial and organisational capabilities to lead health services. Designed for health professionals, it can be studied on-campus or online to support career advancement. This is a Master coursework qualification in Health Sciences and business leadership.
What you might learn
The Master of Public Health and Business Administration is a wide-ranging degree that provides you with key skills in both public health and business.
Career outcome
Graduates can pursue leadership roles across health services, government and community organisations where public health and management intersect. Career pathways may include public health manager, health service executive, program or policy officer, project manager, health promotion lead, or roles in NGOs and international health agencies. The combined MPH–MBA supports progression into strategic and operational leadership in Health Sciences and health-sector management. Preparing graduates for senior management, consulting, entrepreneurship, and organisational leadership roles.
Entry requirements
AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a Health Sciences discipline; or equivalent.
Living Costs in Townsville**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,146 - 1,515 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,074 - 1,421 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 5 - 7 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 234 - 309 |
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