The requirements of this program are for students commencing their studies in 2014. Continuing students also have the option of completing the 2014 program requirements if they wish. Continuing students can view their original program requirements in previous editions of the handbook.

The Graduate Certificate provides recognition to students who are limited to study for one session or one year only. It will be awarded to a candidate who has satisfactorily completed the program of study outlined below. The GradCert articulates with the Graduate Diploma in Health Management, Master of Health Management, or Master of Public Health programs.

Credit for courses completed in the GradCert may be transferred to the Masters programs, in accordance with the UNSW policy on credit transfer, provided students demonstrate adequate academic performance (minimum Credit average).

The Graduate Certificate in Health Management provides students with the theoretical and technical capacities for current and future health leadership roles in health service management in Australia or internationally. The Graduate Certificate provides understanding in a range of health management domains. Graduates develop high level skills for professional practice in a range of health service settings: hospital and community healthcare services, aged care services, Ministries and Departments of Health, Government and Non-Government and voluntary organisations, primary care and general practice, in both public and private sectors. Graduates are equipped to contribute knowledge and techniques with well-developed judgement for improving health service outcomes in specific and diverse health management contexts.

The Graduate Certificate program is offered in full-time, part-time and external modes. For most external courses, students must attend compulsory residential school workshops at the Kensington campus twice each year in February and July, before each semester of study. The program comprises the following components, for a total of 24 units of credit:

Core Courses

Students must choose at least two (12 UOC) of the following courses:

Elective Courses

Students choose two elective courses (12 UOC) from the following list:

Additional Course Requirement for International Students.

Students from non-English speaking countries who have not previously completed a degree in Australia or other English-speaking country are required to take the following additional preparatory course in their first semester. This course is also available for all other students to assist in gaining maximum benefit from their study. The course is made available at no charge to students and does not contribute to the UOC requirements of the degree.

Please refer to the Program Structure above and contact the school office for further information.

For information regarding fees for UNSW programs, please refer to the following website:  https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/FeesMainPage.html

A recognised Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline plus two years of experience in health services.

In exceptional cases an applicant who submits evidence of such other academic and professional qualifications may be admitted. No credits, exemptions or advanced standing are granted for the Graduate Certificate.