Year
2020
Units
4.5
Contact
Onshore (Australia) Program
1 x 2-day intensive workshop per semester
1 x 2-hour online exercises weekly
95 hours of independent study per semester

Offshore (Singapore) Program
1 x 1.5-day intensive workshop per semester
1 x 4 hour workshop per semester
1 x 2 hour online discussion weekly
95 hours of independent study per semester
Enrolment not permitted
HSMT9006 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
The topic content of:

HACM9100 Managing People, HACM9101 Managing Organisations, HACM9102 Financial Management in Health Care

and HACM9200 Health and Aged Care Systems
Course context
Topic only available to students meeting the eligibility requirements for entry to the postgraduate health administration programs
Assessment
Assignments; Tutorial presentation; Tutorial participation
Topic description
This topic addresses the strategic leadership roles, expectations and tasks of senior managers in health and aged care. Students undertake practical exercises, and participate in detailed analysis and discussion of strategic thinking, ethical leadership and strategic management, including marketing and implementation in health and aged care. The topic also explores the principles of corporate governance and leading strategic transformational change processes.
Educational aims

This topic aims to assist students to enhance their skills and preparedness for the tasks of senior leadership and management of health and aged care organisations.

Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic, students should be able to:

  • describe the roles and importance of leadership and strategy in the public and private sectors, and contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans

  • identify effective application of methods and tools of strategic management and effective processes for leading transformational change in health and aged care

  • integrate the principles of corporate governance with the responsibilities of senior management

  • plan for lifelong learning as leaders.