Health management courses
Help me choose a courseIntroduction to Health management
With a qualification in health management comes the confidence to innovate and take the lead. Health management professionals make ethical decisions in the best interests of patients, staff, and their organisation. A current qualification is your ticket to remaining relevant in healthcare today, and a blueprint to lead healthcare staff and services into tomorrow.
Explore health management courses
Discover health management courses
Online health management degrees
UndergraduateUSA-BHC-DEG
Take the lead in health administration or policy
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
Graduate Diploma in Leadership and Management in Healthcare
PostgraduateACU-LMH-GDI
Take the lead in healthcare settings
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 1 year full time or part time equivalent
Bachelor of Health Service Management
UndergraduateUAD-HSM-DEG
Lead the health services that care for your community’s wellbeing
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
UndergraduateECU-COM-DEG
Combine essential business skills with a commerce specialisation
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Duration
- 3 years full time or part time equivalent
Graduate Certificate in Health Services Management
PostgraduateGRF-HSM-GCE
Step up to leadership in your health services career
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
Graduate Certificate in Health Care Management
PostgraduateMUR-HMG-GCE
Step up to leadership in nursing and health care
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
Graduate Certificate in Clinical Leadership (Aspiring Leaders)
PostgraduateUND-NLM-GCE
For registered nurses seeking leadership capabilities
- Study method
- 100% online
- Duration
- 6 months full time or part time equivalent
Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)
PostgraduateFLI-HCM-MAS
Lead a health workforce and drive improvements
- Study method
- Online & on-campus
- Duration
- 2 years full time or part time equivalent
Need help choosing the right course?
Our student advisors are here to guide you with expert advice on:
- Enrolling and planning your studies
- Finding a study option that suits your needs
- Understanding your funding options
When would you like to chat?
Let me pick a time
Find a time that suits you for a free 1:1 consultation with a student advisor.
Call me anytime
A student advisor will call you, usually within 30 minutes during business hours.
Looking for other ways to start the conversation? Contact us
Student reviews
We support thousands of students on their study journey every year
Our advisors are here to help with your study goals from enrolment to completion 7 days a week.
Health management study FAQs
How do I enrol?
Unlike when you study through a traditional university, you can enrol you in most of the undergraduate subjects available through our website instantly. Enrol in the subjects you’re interested in, and as soon as your study materials arrive, you can start learning online.
As you start completing your subjects, you’ll eventually need to apply to your uni to formally enter your degree. Enrolling in subjects is a great way of becoming eligible and applying successfully. Check out the Registering in this degree section on the degree page you're interested in for more information.
Postgraduate subjects are different. Most of them are restricted, meaning you’ll have to apply for entry and be accepted before you can start studying online. You’ll find information about the application process on the postgraduate degree page that you’re interested in.
Enrolling is easy. You can enrol online or over the phone with a student advisor.
How do I know if I’m eligible to apply for a course?
Before starting an enrolment, it’s important to read the entry requirements for your chosen course to ensure that you’re eligible to apply. If you don’t quite meet the requirements, we may be able to help you find a pathway into your course through open-entry subjects, which anyone can study.
Chat with us to find out more.
Why should I study online through Open Universities Australia?
There are a lot of reasons to study your course online through us.
- You can enrol without entry requirements
We have a unique open-door policy that makes it possible for everyone to enrol in university study, no matter their academic history. If you don’t meet the entry requirements for a degree, we’ll help you get in through single undergraduate subjects and transition into a qualification from there. - You have total control over how you study
Upskill without committing to a whole degree upfront. Or enrol in a full degree, but take it a subject at a time. We’ll introduce you to flexible study options you didn’t even know about, so you can fit uni around what matters to you. - You’ll graduate with the same qualification as an on-campus student
Once you enrol through us, you’ll study online with the university that provides your degree. This means that when you complete your qualification, you’ll graduate with the same degree as on-campus students. - We’ll help you navigate the university world
Our friendly student advisors will be your guide every step of the enrolment journey. They'll help you compare universities, choose a course, provide documentation and understand your finance options.
What does a health management course cover?
While subjects vary between courses, most cover business topics and the health system.
Learn to take the lead in healthcare with exceptional administration and management skills. Master contemporary professional management practices including mentoring, clear communication, delegation, leading by example, and consistent and transparent actions. Sharpen your financial management skills. Consider human factors, hire the right people, and retain them.
With expert guidance from experienced academics, you’ll deepen your knowledge of the health system. Explore theory, practice, and the latest thinking in health management. Deep dive into the workings of healthcare workplaces. Learn and engage in the principles of health service management. Envision future directions of health services.
Health management course highlights
- Hear insights from industry experts and academics.
- Engage with local and national leaders in the field.
- Gain interdisciplinary experience through cohort networking.
Health management course specialisations
- Improve both quality and safety in patient care and facilities.
- Apply research outcomes to your own work settings or policy environment.
- Explore sector specific specialisations including aged care and nursing.
Health management careers
Through Open Universities Australia, you can apply your practical studies with leading Australian universities to a range of healthcare environments. Gain entry to, or progress your career in health services management, humanitarian organisations, social welfare management, and public and private hospital and community settings.
In general, health management courses appeal to:
- Clinical leaders looking to formalise or specialise.
- Managers in other fields preparing to transition to healthcare.
- Senior practitioners embarking on their own private practice.
Student stories and study advice
What jobs are needed most in regional Australia?
Thinking about making a sea or country change? If you’re ready to explore life in regional Australia, you’ll find exciting job opportunities and a laid-back lifestyle that feels just right.
Take two: How Mariam found her way after high school
Many students leave high school feeling uncertain about university and what they want to become—or how they’re going to become it! This was the case for Mariam, until she spoke to an Open Universities Australia student advisor.
8 exciting new degrees you can study online in 2025
Hundreds of new degrees have just been added to our website by leading universities. While it’s impossible to choose a favourite, these are the highlights we recommend checking out. Some of these topics have never been available through OUA—until now!
How a Melbourne Vixens star juggles study and netball
The opportunity to move to Melbourne and play with the Vixens was an offer too good for Kiera to turn down. But with just one unit left to complete in her seven years of uni and limited options, a lot was on the line.We’re here to guide you to the right uni course
Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation helping every Australian to access thousands of university courses.
Over 523,000 students have enrolled in university through us since 1993.
How we can help you
Studying through Open Universities Australia means we take care of the guesswork and administration of university study, so you can focus on learning.
You don't need a strong academic history to go to uni
We make it possible for everyone to start university through single subjects, regardless of ATAR or study experience. These subjects are covered by government loans, and can be used to upskill or gain entry into a qualification.
You have the flexibility to start at multiple points during the year
We’re not restricted by a traditional academic calendar, so you can enrol when it suits your life. You also have total control over how you study. You can scale up (or down) your study load and even pause your course if you need to.
You can rely on us as an unbiased destination for online tertiary education
As a not for profit, we have your best interests at heart. Our advisors are here 7 days a week to guide and support you. It’s our priority to get you qualified with the university of your choice.
Enrol in courses from 25 of Australia's leading universities
