Faculty of Health

Master of Applied Management (Health) (Distance Learning) - No Further Intake

Program Code11287
Graduate LevelPostgraduate
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Contributing Schools and FacultiesFaculty of Business and Law

Graduate School of Business

Faculty of Health

School of Medicine and Public Health

Faculty of Science and Information Technology

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Back to topDescription (click to hide)

THERE IS NO FURTHER INTAKE INTO THIS PROGRAM.

The Master of Applied Management (Health) is designed for public health managers, administrators, clinicians and medical practitioners with a need to acquire essential management skills while expanding and upgrading their clinical and specialist competencies.

Graduates will develop a strong portfolio of skills that can be applied to day-to-day operations of community health facilities. These will be both health based and management based. There is a wide selection of management courses available, allowing students to tailor the program to their personal needs.

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THERE IS NO FURTHER INTAKE INTO THIS PROGRAM.

Our degree programs are renowned for their student-centred approach and emphasise the development of the skills and knowledge necessary for careers in a rapidly changing international environment. Many of our professional qualifications are recognised around the world. As one of Australia's top 10 research universities, we are recognised as a leader in medical and health research and education, supported by our multidisciplinary and collaborative approach.

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Graduates will develop a strong portfolio of skills that can be applied to day to day operations of community health facilities. These will be both management based and health based.

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All students can now enrol in an undergraduate Diploma in Languages alongside their main degree program. This diploma will enhance proficiency in another language or languages, and will increase international career opportunities. Subject to course availability, this additional program will generally add an extra year to studies, and students will graduate with a Diploma in Languages as well as their other degree. Please note that all language courses are held on campus (face to face) at Callaghan.

Back to topAdmission Requirements (click to hide)

Completion of a Bachelors Degree in a Health Field and 3 years relevant Health/Allied Health Work Experience.

The Health Promotion Specialisation has no new intake in 2009.

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Credit may be available for previous studies on the basis of an individual assessment for each applicant. Credit will be awarded in accordance with University Policy and Faculty Guidelines. Applications for credit should be submitted via the University's online credit application system at http://intraweb.newcastle.edu.au/catso/ .

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This program is available to offshore International students only.

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The Faculty accepts that it is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness. The Faculty will seek advice from the Student Support Unit as to what constitutes "reasonable accommodations" under Anti-Discrimination legislation.

Back to topRequirements and Structure

THERE IS NO FURTHER INTAKE INTO THIS PROGRAM.

The Master of Applied Management (Health) program is an 80 unit program. Students are required to complete five compulsory health courses (50 units) and three courses (30 units) from the Directed Course options.

Back to topTransition Arrangements

The Health Promotion Specialisation has no new intake in 2009. Only students already undertaking the Health Promotion specialisation will be able to enrol in HPRO6710 and HPRO6750. Students enrolling in 2010 or after will not be able to undertake specialisations.

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Back to topCore Courses (click to hide)
Complete the following core courses to fulfil the requirements of this program.
BIOS6910Biostatistics ASemester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Semester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
EPID6420Epidemiology A - Basic MethodsSemester 1 - 2013 (Callaghan)
Semester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
PUBH6150Introduction to Quality and Safety in Health CareSemester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)10 units
PUBH6250Health EconomicsSemester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)10 units
PUBH6260Clinical EconomicsSemester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)10 units
Back to topDirected Courses (click to hide)
Choose 30 units from Management Directed Courses.
GEBU6010Management Information SystemsNot currently offered10 units
GEBU6490eBusiness for ManagersNot currently offered10 units
GECO6410Economics of Competitive AdvantageNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6010Foundations of Marketing TheoryNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6020Management & Organisational BehaviourNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6021Consumer Decision Making and BehaviourNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6040Human Resource ManagementTrimester 1 - 2013 (Singapore)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (Singapore)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Block 4 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (GradSchool)
10 units
GSBS6041Contemporary Global MarketingTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6055International Human Resource ManagementNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6130Corporate FinanceTrimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Block 4 - 2013 (SAA_GLOBAL)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)
10 units
GSBS6162EntrepreneurshipNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6200Accounting and Financial ManagementBlock 1 - 2013 (Hong Kong)
Block 1 - 2013 (SAA_GLOBAL)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 1 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (Singapore)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
Trimester 2 - 2013 (GradSchool)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (City Precinct)
Trimester 3 - 2013 (Sydney CBD)
10 units
GSBS6480International Business EnvironmentNot currently offered10 units
GSBS6503Project ManagementNot currently offered10 units