Master of Health Management
MMH
The ideal path for those with a undergraduate degree already (in any field of study) who want to get qualified and prepare themselves for a role within leadership, management, policy or service delivery within a healthcare setting.
Our Master of Health Management has been developed in response to the increasing complexity of contemporary healthcare delivery and the growing need for skilled leaders and managers equipped to navigate changing healthcare systems, workforce demands, digital innovation and evolving community needs.
Our Master of Health Management is the ideal qualification for you if you want to transition into a healthcare management career or enhance your current career with advanced leadership and management capabilities. As a health management professional with a Master of Health Management, there are many opportunities for you to work across a broad range of healthcare, community and interdisciplinary settings. Seeking employment in public, private and community sector organisations across hospitals, primary healthcare, aged care, disability, public health and digitally enabled healthcare services.
Our program is approved for FEE-HELP and is delivery mostly online with some Practical Workshops at our national campuses.
You can apply for entry to the Master of Health Management if you have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (Bachelor or Higher) in any field of study.
FEE-HELP is a loan scheme for eligible students to pay their tuition (subject) fees.
Pay your subject fees direct to the institute each trimester for each subject in which you are enrolled.
Split Payments. This means you can pay a portion of your subject fees yourself, and the remaining portion using FEE-HELP (if elgible).
Pay via Credit Card or Direct Debit.
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Why study our Master of Health Management
Our Master of Mental Health provides a flexible and affordable alternative to traditional tertiary education.
Career ready
When you graduate, you will be well prepared to pursue a career in Health Management – enjoying our strong industry reputation and linkage.
Extremely applicable
This course is extremely applicable to people from all sorts of backgrounds. Whether you are seeking a fresh start in a rewarding profession; or want to acquire new skills as an adjunct to your core profession.
Caring Education Specialists
We believe you're better off learning from a specialist than a generalist. Many training providers deliver courses across a variety of industries. At AIPC, we prefer to concentrate on counselling and caring education.
Flexible learning
With so many demands on our time it can be difficult to fit study in around other commitments. Our Master of Health Management has been designed to maximise your learning from home where you can progress through your studies in a full-time or part-time pace.
Career ready
When you graduate, you will be well prepared to pursue a career in Health Management – enjoying our strong industry reputation and linkage.
Extremely applicable
This course is extremely applicable to people from all sorts of backgrounds. Whether you are seeking a fresh start in a rewarding profession; or want to acquire new skills as an adjunct to your core profession.
Flexible learning
With so many demands on our time it can be difficult to fit study in around other commitments. Our Master of Health Management has been designed to maximise your learning from home where you can progress through your studies in a full-time or part-time pace.
Caring Education Specialists
We believe you're better off learning from a specialist than a generalist. Many training providers deliver courses across a variety of industries. At AIPC, we prefer to concentrate on counselling and caring education.
Course Outline
Prerequisite: Nil
This subject introduces students to the structure, purpose and challenges of contemporary health systems. Students examine Australian and global health systems, policy, governance, regulation, funding, social determinants of health, access, equity and sustainability. Through case studies, policy analysis, system mapping and applied healthcare scenarios, students develop the foundational knowledge and skills needed to analyse health system issues, inform health management decision-making, and propose evidence-informed recommendations for service improvement and sustainable healthcare reform.
Prerequisite: Nil
This subject introduces students to key leadership, management and organisational concepts used in healthcare settings. Students examine leadership approaches, organisational culture, team dynamics, workforce practices, communication, professional judgement and ethical responsibility. Through healthcare case studies, leadership self-reflection, scenario analysis and applied management activities, students develop foundational capability to lead teams, support collaboration and contribute to effective healthcare service outcomes.
Prerequisite: Nil
This subject introduces students to the use of evidence, population health data and basic statistical reasoning in healthcare decision-making. Students examine research evidence, epidemiological measures, study designs, data interpretation, bias, risk, health trends and ethical use of evidence. Through critical appraisal, data interpretation, and applied healthcare scenarios, students develop the skills needed to interpret and apply evidence to health management decision-making, organisational improvement, healthcare planning, and service evaluation.
Prerequisite: Nil
This subject introduces students to the legal, ethical and governance responsibilities that guide safe and accountable healthcare management. Students examine regulation, consent, privacy, duty of care, ethical reasoning, clinical governance, professional accountability and culturally safe practice. Through case studies, governance reviews and applied scenarios, students learn how to identify risks, make ethical decisions and communicate defensible recommendations in healthcare settings. The subject also develops students’ understanding of healthcare leadership accountability and the responsibilities of managers and leaders in applying governance and ethical principles to organisational decision-making and improvement.
Prerequisite: MHM802
This subject introduces students to the financial and resource management principles used in healthcare organisations. Students examine healthcare funding models, budgeting, financial reports, resource allocation, cost pressures, value-based care and sustainability. Through budgeting exercises, financial case studies and applied resource management scenarios, students develop skills to interpret financial information and make strategic, evidence-informed financial recommendations that support organisational performance, sustainable resource use and service improvement.
Prerequisite: MHM801 and MHM802
This subject introduces students to the frameworks, systems and improvement methods used to support safe and high-quality healthcare. Students examine patient safety, clinical risk, quality improvement, incident management, safety culture, performance indicators, person-centred care and culturally safe service improvement. Through case studies, quality tools, risk analysis and applied healthcare scenarios, students develop skills to identify safety issues, evaluate risk and recommend continuous and sustainable quality improvement strategies that support organisational learning and long-term service improvement.
Prerequisite: MHM802
This subject introduces students to workforce planning, capability development and organisational culture and organisational climate in healthcare settings. Students examine workforce supply and demand, staffing models, retention, staff wellbeing, team performance, diversity, inclusion and culturally safe workplaces. Through workforce case studies, culture reviews and applied planning activities, students develop skills to recommend sustainable and respectful workforce strategies.
Prerequisite: MHM803
This subject introduces students to the role of digital technologies, data and innovation in healthcare management. Students examine digital health systems, health information, data governance, privacy, interoperability, telehealth, artificial intelligence, equity and implementation challenges. Through case studies, digital health reviews and applied innovation scenarios, students develop skills to evaluate digital health opportunities and recommend safe, ethical and person-centred technology-enabled solutions.
Prerequisite: MHM805 and MHM806
This subject develops students’ ability to analyse, plan and improve healthcare services in complex environments. Students examine strategic planning, operational management, service performance, change management, stakeholder engagement, implementation risk and sustainable service improvement across different healthcare organisational contexts. Through case studies, strategic analysis, industry and organisational data, operational reviews and change planning activities, students develop practical skills to design and justify healthcare improvement responses.
Prerequisite: Completion of 48 CP
This subject enables students to integrate and apply learning from across the Master of Health Management to a contemporary healthcare management issue. Students plan, investigate and complete an applied capstone project using evidence, data, ethical judgement, stakeholder awareness and professional reflection. Through project planning, supervisor feedback, peer review and applied analysis, students develop practical recommendations for healthcare improvement.
Prerequisite: MHM808
This subject develops students’ ability to design and implement digital health solutions in healthcare settings. Students examine human-centred design, co-design, interoperability, workflow integration, implementation planning, change readiness, accessibility, equity, governance and evaluation. Through case studies, design activities and implementation planning tasks, students develop practical strategies for safe, usable and person-centred digital health improvement.
Prerequisite: MHM802
This subject develops students’ ability to lead at senior, organisational and system levels in complex healthcare environments. Students examine executive accountability, board and governance relationships, strategic judgement, system influence, public value, crisis leadership, large-scale transformation and ethical responsibility. Through executive case studies, strategic simulations and board-level decision scenarios, students develop advanced leadership capability to influence stakeholders, guide organisational direction and respond to complex healthcare challenges. Students also apply financial, organisational performance, workforce and risk data to support strategic governance, data-informed executive decision-making and sustainable healthcare transformation.
Prerequisite: MHM801
This subject develops students’ ability to analyse and respond to health inequities affecting diverse communities. Students examine social and cultural determinants of health, access barriers, community participation, culturally safe practice, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health priorities, and person-centred community health strategies. Through community health case studies, equity analysis and applied planning activities, students develop recommendations that support accessible, respectful and community-informed healthcare outcomes.
Prerequisite: MHM803
This subject develops students’ ability to use healthcare service, operational and performance data to support management decisions. Students examine data quality, key performance indicators, dashboards, benchmarking, visual reporting, data storytelling, equity in analytics and stakeholder communication. Through dashboard design, visualisation tasks and applied healthcare management scenarios, students learn how to translate data into clear, practical and ethical insights for planning and service improvement. Students apply contemporary healthcare analytics and data visualisation tools to analyse datasets, interpret performance information and communicate evidence-informed insights.
Prerequisite: MHM807
This subject develops students’ ability to design workforce strategies for complex healthcare organisations and changing health system needs. Students examine workforce forecasting, workforce intelligence, strategic capability planning, workforce reform, productivity, workforce risk, succession planning, diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), equitable workforce participation and long-term sustainability. Through strategic workforce scenarios, forecasting activities and workplace-based healthcare workforce planning activities, students develop recommendations that support future-ready, culturally responsive, inclusive and sustainable healthcare workforces.
Prerequisite: MHM803 and MHM805
This subject develops students’ ability to use evidence from economic evaluation to compare healthcare programs, services, and interventions. Students examine cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, cost-benefit analysis, QALYs, ICERs, uncertainty, economic modelling, equity and priority-setting decisions. Through applied economic evaluation cases, interpretation activities and decision briefs, students develop skills to support ethical, equitable and evidence-informed healthcare investment decisions that maximise healthcare value, improve health outcomes and support sustainable resource allocation.
Prerequisite: MHM852
This subject develops students’ ability to assess healthcare technologies, interventions, services and models of care using structured health technology assessment approaches. Students examine HTA frameworks, clinical effectiveness, safety, evidence quality, real-world evidence, stakeholder perspectives, ethics, equity, organisational impact, implementation readiness and adoption decisions. Through HTA case studies, evidence appraisal activities and recommendation briefs, students develop skills to support evidence-informed and responsible healthcare technology adoption, including consideration of implementation readiness, safety, effectiveness, monitoring and long-term sustainability.
Below are the upcoming intake periods for the Master of Mental Health
Trimester | Commences | Census | Practical Workshops | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Trimester 1, 2027 | 1st Mar 2027 | 17th Mar 2027 | 23rd May 2027 | |
May Intake | 3rd May 2027 | 19th May 2027 | 25th July 2027 | |
Trimester 2, 2027 | 5th Jul 2027 | 21st Jul 2027 | 26th Sep 2027 | |
Trimester 3, 2027 | 1st Nov 2027 | 19th Nov 2027 | 30th Jan 2028 |
Below are the tuition fees for the Master of Health Management.
Course | Year | Tuition Fee per subject | Total Course Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
Master of Health Management (12 Subjects) | 2027 | $3,150 × 12 subjects | $37,800 |
On your application form, you can choose one course payment option to pay for your course. You are able to:
Option 1: Pay for your course using FEE-HELP (if you are eligible).
Option 2: Pay for each trimester of your studies upfront.
Option 3: Pay for a portion of your fees upfront and the remaining portion using FEE-HELP.
If your application is successful and you accept your placement, the investment for each subject is payable via the following methods after accepting your placement:
If you are choosing to pay all or part of your subject fees through FEE-HELP, you will need to return your Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form for the trimester by the due date indicated in your trimester enrolment letter. You can find out more about FEE-HELP from the following publication: Fee Help Information – 2026
Payment by credit card, cheque or money order for the trimester by the due date indicated in your trimester enrolment letter (usually within two weeks of the trimester commencing).
If you are paying some of your fees yourself and some through FEE-HELP, then returning your Request for FEE-HELP Assistance form and payment of the remaining amount by credit card, cheque or money order by the due date of the trimester.
If accepted into the course, you nominate your preferred payment method on your Confirmation of Acceptance form to confirm your place in the course. Please note that the subject fees, and any other associated fees, are current only for the subjects in which you are presently enrolled, and can be reviewed and changed at the Institute’s discretion for future trimesters.
Subjects where credit is granted
Students are able to apply for credit of previous studies and experience as described in the RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and are not required to pay the subject fee for each subject in which credit is granted.
Students articulating from the AIPC Bachelor of Counselling are automatically eligible to receive credit for 4 subjects of the Master of Counselling program detailed in the RPL and Credit Transfer Policy. The Institute will take this automatic awarding of credit into account when processing enrolments for graduates of the Bachelor of Counselling with the student’s Course Enrolment Confirmation Letter detailing the reductions in course fees applicable to students receiving this automatic credit.
Additional and Non-Tuition Costs
The following additional and/or non-tuition costs apply:
Current textbook lists are found on the Higher Education Learning Portal which can be accessed upon enrolment. Students are encouraged to submit their online textbook order through Booktopia prior to commencing their studies for the trimester. Students are able to source textbooks from other suppliers if they choose. Students are able to choose from textbooks or e-books, depending on availability, and further information is provided each trimester as to where these can be sourced from.
Practical Workshops teach you to apply your theoretical knowledge to counselling scenarios. Practical Workshops provide you with an ideal teaching forum to handle practical counselling issues. You also meet and share ideas and experiences with fellow students and have the opportunity to reflect on the development of your counselling skills.
Practical Workshops are held both online (depending on subject) and at our academic rooms in Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne and Perth, Australia and are scheduled at the end of each trimester. Depending on the number of subjects you have undertaken during the trimester, Practical Workshops are up to one or two weeks’ duration. If studying full time, you complete between 2.5 and 10 days at a Practical Workshop at the end of each trimester. Not all subjects include a Practical Workshop component, you only need to attend the days of the Practical Workshop allocated to the specific subject(s) in which you are enrolled.
Students are required to meet personal expenses such as travel, accommodation and meals for the face-to-face components. Travel includes travel costs to and from where the Practical Workshop is held and travel to and from the Institute's premises each day.
When attending a Practical Workshop in a city in which you do not live, you should allow approximately $300 per day for accommodation, meals and incidentals. This daily allocation has been determined by the ATO's recommended allowance rates for Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney and Perth, available at: http://law.ato.gov.au/atolaw/. You should also add the cost of return airfares, or cost for another mode of travel, from your place of residence to the Practical Workshop location.
Students have access to comprehensive online library of texts and resources.
External students borrowing hard copy library resources will need to pay for postage to return the borrowed item/s to the Institute at Locked Bag 15, Fortitude Valley 4006. Please refer to the Australia Post postage calculator for current indicative pricing: http://auspost.com.au/apps/postage-calculator.html.
For students living overseas, please check postage costs with your chosen postal or courier service. Overdue items are charged at $1 per day until the item is returned.
Students are able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer to receive credit for one or more subjects** of the Master of Health Management (up to a maximum of 4 subjects).
This enhances student progression through the course and provides recognition for students entering the course with relevant prior studies and work experience. Students granted RPL or credit are not disadvantaged in achieving the expected learning outcomes of the course, and the integrity of the qualification must be maintained.
RPL recognises that students, due to relevant life and work experiences, may already possess the requisite skills and knowledge for subject/s in the Master course. Students who have been working within a health environment for a number of years are able to apply for recognition of this prior learning or experience. Exemption can be applied for one or more course subjects** (up to a maximum of 4 subjects).
Assessing credit from prior experience takes into account the authenticity, currency, quality, relevance, transferability and comparability of the experience to the requirements of the subject for which credit is being applied.
Credit Transfer
Credit Transfer refers to obtaining credit towards another course on the basis of having completed previous study of an equivalent subject or unit. Students who have completed similar units to those included in the Master of Health Management are welcome to apply for Credit Transfer. Students who have completed or partially completed another allied health course are particularly encouraged to apply for Credit Transfer.
Credit will not normally be granted for formal study completed more than 10 years prior to application unless there is evidence of continued relevance of this study for the course towards which credit is sought. Credit is granted where there is substantial overlap with the content and/or learning outcomes of the subject for which credit is being applied.
When assessing credit based on prior study, consideration is given to the objectives of the course, methods of delivery and assessment, admission requirements, course durations, the breadth and depth of the course material, practical training requirements, and experience requirements.
**Students can only obtain credit for a total maximum of 4 subjects inclusive of whether this credit has been obtained via RPL or credit transfer.
Below is a list of policies and procedures that apply to students enrolled in the Master of Counselling.
Admissions Information
Frequently Asked Questions
A Master of Health Management can prepare you for leadership, management and strategic roles across Australia's healthcare sector. Graduates may pursue opportunities in hospitals, community health organisations, aged care, government health departments and other healthcare services. Depending on your experience and professional background, potential career pathways include Health Services Manager, Healthcare Operations Manager, Practice Manager and Health Program Manager.
Yes. AIPC's Master of Health Management is delivered online, providing the flexibility to balance postgraduate study with your existing work and personal commitments. With access to learning resources and academic support, you can develop valuable healthcare leadership and management skills while continuing your professional career.
A background in healthcare can be beneficial, but it isn't necessarily essential for pursuing a career in health management. Professionals from business, administration, management and other disciplines may also be interested in developing the skills needed to work in healthcare leadership. Entry into AIPC's Master of Health Management is subject to the course's admission requirements, so we recommend speaking with a Course Advisor to discuss your qualifications and eligibility.
A Master of Health Management primarily focuses on the leadership, operations, strategy and management of healthcare organisations and services. A Master of Public Health generally focuses on population health, disease prevention, epidemiology and public health policy. If you're interested in leading healthcare teams, improving service delivery or managing healthcare organisations, a Master of Health Management may be a suitable pathway.
The time it takes to complete a Master of Health Management depends on your study load and individual circumstances. AIPC's Master of Health Management offers flexible online learning, allowing you to balance postgraduate study with your professional and personal commitments. To learn more about course duration, study options and the best pathway for your goals, speak with one of our friendly Course Advisors.
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