Program Overview

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Master of Health Leadership and Management / Master of Global Health (Extension)

The Master of Global Health (Extension)/Master of Health Leadership and Management double degree is an innovative approach to postgraduate health education, enabling students to specialise in both global health and health management and complete a research project in global health.

Overview

This double degree meets a well-recognised need to strengthen public health, health leadership and health management capacities within resource-constrained settings in international and global contexts. Students will be equipped with specialised professional knowledge and skills to work internationally in health departments, with non-government organisations (NGOs), and with international and bilateral aid agencies.

Key Features

• Industry relevant program: Designed to be relevant to the workplace, with many opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to practice.
• Flexible delivery: Complete study from anywhere in the world, with flexible learning options to complete the degree according to individual needs and commitments.
• Research project: Includes a research project in global health, providing practical experience in relevant health organisations.

Why Study at UNSW?

• Global leader in research and impact: Recognised for excellence, ranking #20 globally for public health research.
• Sector-leading population health community: Join a dynamic, international community of staff, alumni, practitioners, and students.
• Build professional network: Engaged cohort of like-minded students and a successful alumni community.

Program Structure

The Master of Global Health (Extension)/Master of Health Leadership and Management can be completed in two years of full-time study or four years part-time. The program consists of 16 courses, including:

• Eight core courses
• Four elective courses
• Additional electives, which include a research project or research methodology course

Core Courses

• Health Promotion and Social Perspectives of Health
• Strategy, Policy and Change
• Healthcare Economics and Financial Management
• Global Health and Development
• Health Leadership and Workforce Management
• Clinical Governance and Risk Management
• Foundations of Epidemiology
• Foundations of Biostatistics

Elective Courses

Please refer to the program handbook for available elective courses.

Future Careers

There is strong demand for global health professionals in the public and private health sectors, both within Australia and internationally. Graduates will develop transferable leadership skills that can be applied throughout their career into senior management positions at health service and health system levels.

Career Opportunities

• Government departments and ministries of health
• Public health networks
• Local area health services
• Universities and research institutes
• International health policy and funding institutions
• Non-governmental agencies
• Mental health services
• Indigenous health organisations
• Health services general management
• Health services c-suite roles
• Government and non-government policy
• Medical communications
• Medical insurance management
• Non-government health service management
• Health economics
• Health program management
• Healthcare consultancy

Entry Requirements

For entry into this program, students must have:

• A three-year undergraduate degree, plus an honours or postgraduate degree, in a field relevant to public health or health management.
• A three-year undergraduate degree in a field relevant to public health or health management, plus two years full-time professional or volunteer experience.
• In exceptional circumstances, applicants with extensive relevant professional work experience may be considered.

Relevant Fields

Examples of relevant fields include, but are not restricted to:

• Medicine
• Nursing
• Allied health
• Health sciences
• Biomedical sciences
• Dentistry
• Sociology
• Behavioural and social sciences
• Psychology
• Marketing
• Human services
• Emergency services
• Environmental health
• Veterinary science
• Health administration
• Business
• Management
• Engineering
• Law
• Science
• Mathematics and statistics
• Economics
• Policy studies
• Development studies

English Language Requirements

Students may be asked to provide evidence of their English proficiency to study at UNSW, depending on their educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments, and examinations.

Fees and Scholarships

• Commonwealth Supported Places: Available for this program, with indicative fees for 2026.
• Full Fee: Indicative fees for 2026, subject to annual review by the University.
• Scholarships: UNSW awards over $83 million in scholarships each year, with a range of scholarships available for domestic and international students.