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The Bachelor of Health Management prepares students to lead, manage, and improve healthcare systems. The program provides a strong foundation in public health, health management, business administration, leadership, strategic planning, project design, monitoring and evaluation, risk and quality management, and resource management. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to respond effectively to the needs of the health sector.
Key Features
- Practical placements in healthcare settings
- Experienced and qualified health professionals as lecturers
- Focus on leadership, planning, health economics, research, monitoring, and evaluation
- Alignment with national and regional health priorities
- Blended learning and community engagement opportunities
Learning Outcomes
After completing the program, graduates will be able to:
- Apply management principles in healthcare settings
- Design, implement, and evaluate health programs
- Use data to inform health-related decisions
- Lead and advocate for improvements in health systems
- Design, analyse, and implement health policies
Career opportunities and pathways for graduates.
Graduates can pursue career opportunities in Papua New Guinea and internationally, contributing to the development and improvement of health systems. Potential career pathways include:
- Health Services Manager
- Hospital Administrator
- Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
- Policy Analyst
- Project Officer in NGOs, government, or international agencies
- Research / Scientific Officer
- Advocacy, Communication and Social Mobilisation Officer (ACSMO)
- Health Information Officer
- Human Resource Manager
- District Health Manager
- Academic
Entry Requirements
- Completed Year 12 with a minimum grade of “B” in English, Mathematics, Economics, and Business Studies, with a minimum GPA of 3.0.
- Healthcare workers, including Health Extension Officers, nurses, and Environmental Health Officers, with at least five years of management experience in healthcare settings are encouraged to apply as non-school leavers or mature-aged students.
- Non-school leavers and mature-aged applicants with relevant health qualifications may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which may allow entry into Year 2 or Year 3 of the program.
Public Health focuses on improving the health of populations through prevention, education, policy, and research. It covers areas such as disease prevention, epidemiology, health promotion, and community health.
Health Management, also known as Health Services Management, focuses on the administration and coordination of health services and healthcare systems. It includes leadership, planning, budgeting, human resource management, quality improvement, and the management of health facilities and programs.
In short:
- Public Health – Improving health outcomes for communities.
- Health Management – Managing and improving health services and organizations.
Yes, part-time study is ideal for students who are working professionals, have family responsibilities, or prefer a flexible learning pace.
You should check with the Flexible Learning Center offering the program for information on part-time pathways, duration, and available support services.
Yes, absolutely. This program is well suited for professionals with backgrounds in Nursing, Health Extension, and Environmental Health. These backgrounds provide a strong foundation for studying Health Management, as they offer an understanding of health systems, patient care, and community needs.
The program builds skills in planning, leadership, policy implementation, and health services management, preparing graduates for supervisory and management roles in the health sector.
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