Master of Health Policy and Planning
Advance your career in health systems, strategic leadership, and policy development with this specialized coursework master's degree.
Best for:Mid-career health professionals and aspiring policy analysts seeking to specialize in strategic health systems and leadership.
Overview
The Master of Health Policy and Planning at the University of Sydney provides a comprehensive and practical understanding of health systems and the policy-making process. Moving beyond basic administration, the curriculum focuses on strategic decision-making, systems thinking, and conceptual modeling. It is designed for professionals currently working in or planning to enter the health policy sector. Students will gain the expertise necessary to lead in public service, health services, and strategic health management roles.
What you'll do
- Engage in advanced study of health systems and policy-making frameworks.
- Develop skills in strategic decision-making and systems thinking within a health context.
- Apply conceptual modeling techniques to address complex health service challenges.
- Participate in coursework designed to advance leadership capabilities in public service.
- Analyze the intersection of health administration and policy implementation.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours, or equivalent qualification.
Degree offered: Master of Health Policy and Planning
Instruction: English
- Minimum of 1 year of professional work experience in a health or policy-related field.
- Academic background in health, policy, or a related discipline.
- Demonstrated capacity for advanced coursework and strategic analysis.
- Hold a bachelor's degree with first or second-class honours from the University of Sydney or an equivalent institution.
- Possess at least 1 year of relevant work experience in health or policy.
- Alternatively, completion of the embedded graduate certificate or graduate diploma at the University of Sydney.
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