Study Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management) at Deakin University in Australia,
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Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)

Australia

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What will I learn?

Healthcare managers and senior clinicians are increasingly expected to navigate a rapidly changing health landscape while also providing leadership across key business areas of strategic planning, marketing, finance and people management. Deakin's MBA (Healthcare Management) situates business decision-making in the health context to give healthcare leaders the tools to manage care delivery and the business and policy pressures that impact it.The course has received Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM) accreditation. ACHSM is the peak body for healthcare executives in the Asia Pacific, their accreditation not only ensures quality and industry relevance, but also enhances graduate employability and networking opportunities. The accreditations and professional recognition indicate the industry’s appreciation of the quality and relevance of the program to industry needs.The MBA (Healthcare Management) and the School of Medicine is also associated with the Society for Health Administration Programs in Education (SHAPE), which enables ongoing quality improvement for the course content and alignment with current healthcare management trends and theories. Also, the course is the only MBA recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators (RACMA) for their Fellowship training. Deakin Business School holds both AACSB and EQUIS accreditations. These prestigious accreditations are awarded to business schools that meet strict standards of quality, academic and professional excellence, and demonstrate a commitment to ongoing improvement and innovation in their courses, ensuring our graduates are employable worldwide.

Study options

Online/Distance (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$50,400.00 (US$ 33,214) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

November 2026

Online/Distance (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees
A$50,400.00 (US$ 33,214) per year
Student Services and Amenities Fee - 175 Full time (3 units or more) per Trimester (On campus)

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

July 2027

Entry requirements

For international students

Selection is based on a holistic consideration of your academic merit, work experience, likelihood of success, availability of places, participation requirements, regulatory requirements, and individual circumstances. You will need to meet the minimum course entry requirements to be considered for selection, but this does not guarantee admission.To be considered for admission to this degree you will need to meet at least one of the following criteria:completion of a bachelor degree in any discipline and a minimum of three years' relevant work experience*completion of a graduate certificate in a related discipline and three years' relevant work experiencecompletion of a graduate diploma equivalent (professional pathways)*Definition of minimum work experience: three years' relevant work experience and must include at least two years (full-time equivalent) in a managerial or professional role with responsibilities for decision-making in a range of areas including budgetary oversight, staffing and management, involvement in strategy and planning development and operational implementation.The following considerations may also be applied:full-time, minimum 12 months clinical internships taken post-graduation by MBBS/BMBS/MBChB/BDS graduates may be considered equivalent to one year of the required 3 years professional work experienceall recognised^ postgraduate medical and/or dental fellowships may be considered as relevant professional work experience (^recognised by their countrys licensing or regulatory bodies)All applicants must provide the following with their application:current CV that clearly demonstrates professional / managerial experiencecurrent contact details of two referees who can be contacted concerning their work experiencea one page brief outlining why they believe that their work experience would be valued by their MBA peersTo meet the English language proficiency requirements of this course, you will need to demonstrate at least one of the following:bachelor degree from a recognised English-speaking country

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Deakin University

Deakin University is globally renowned for world-class degrees, teaching, support and study environments where students make the wonderful possible.

  • Extensive course offering and specialised study areas
  • Number one sport science school worldwide (ARWU, 2021–2025)
  • Number one in Melbourne for graduate employment (GOS 2024)
  • Practical and industry relevant curriculums

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