Master of Health Administration

La Trobe University's excellent graduates are highly sought after across the industry, and their project-based curriculum allows you to interact with professionals in the field. There will be study tours, case studies and client projects in core subjects, to ensure when you graduate you possess a portfolio of work that demonstrates your expertise. There will also be opportunities for at least four weeks of internship in corporations, consultancies or not-for-profit sectors, as well as overseas placement, under the shadow of tutors with extensive experience in a variety of communication industries. Thus, if you’re an international student looking to pursue a postgraduate course in Health in Australia with scholarship, this is the university to look towards.

The Master of Health Administration will allow you to hone the skills and experience you require to manage projects, health agencies, and programs. You will be able to propel yourself into leadership and management in both the public and private sectors in basic management roles as well as in specialist roles in fields such as project management, quality management and the management of certain health professions.

The first year of this course will give you an introduction to the Australian health system's key components, their interrelationships and associated policy issues. In the second year, a hands-on research project will allow you to enhance your skills and knowledge in public health, health promotion or health management. A range of electives enables you to further explore health economics and finance, health law and ethics, and process redesigning. Our graduates have been employed in renowned healthcare organisations including Cancer Council Victoria, Northern Health, Western Health, Cabrini Health, Australian Red Cross Blood Service and Beijing Cancer Hospital.