Master of Health Leadership and Management

Course Overview Prepare yourself for the future of health leadership and management in Australia and overseas with Australia’s longest running and largest health management program. For more than 60 years, the UNSW Master of Health Leadership and Management has been producing leaders who drive positive change, inspire collaborative teams and execute well-considered management decisions. This program gives you the knowledge, skills and attributes you need to make a real impact on health services and systems. Broaden your understanding of current and emerging influences on the health sector through a range of core and elective subjects. Key Program Highlights You’ll cover everything from health economics, policy development and clinical governance, to integrated care, patient safety and change management. Upon completion, you'll gain industry accreditation by the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM). You will also have the opportunity to add on a research component and extend your knowledge through additional research methodology courses or an advanced research project, as part of the Master of Health Leadership and Management (Extension). Ranked #4 in Australia for academic reputation (QS World University Rankings, 2026), UNSW Medicine and Health research directly shapes health policy and practice to meaningfully improve health outcomes for communities. You can design your program to be eligible to apply to pursue a PhD to further advance your career.