COURSE CURRICULUM

The Master of Health Management and Policy/Master of Business Administration program at the University of Newcastle requires students to complete 160 units, consisting of 100 units of core courses and 60 units of courses selected from the Course List. The program integrates advanced healthcare management and policy knowledge with essential business leadership skills, preparing graduates to manage complex challenges in the healthcare sector. Core courses develop expertise in organisational behaviour and design, marketing strategy, strategic management, corporate governance, and social responsibility, providing students with a strong foundation in contemporary business practices. The health-focused component includes specialised courses in health economics and finance, health plan design and payments, applied economic evaluation in healthcare, health systems, policy and governance, strategic health leadership and management, and financial decision-making in healthcare. Through these subjects, students gain the ability to analyse healthcare systems, evaluate policies, manage resources, and make evidence-based decisions that improve health service delivery. The program emphasizes strategic thinking, financial management, leadership, and ethical governance within healthcare organisations. By combining business administration with health management expertise, graduates are prepared for leadership roles in hospitals, government agencies, healthcare organisations, consulting, policy development, and health service management. The program equips students with the multidisciplinary skills required to drive innovation, efficiency, and positive change in the healthcare industry.