The programs are designed to prepare individuals to assume major administrative roles in small to medium sized healthcare institutions or agencies, or to manage units within larger institutions and assume responsibility for health information support and development within healthcare organisations. Students with a computing background should choose more advanced courses. A normal part-time student load is 1 to 2 courses per term. Qualifications and experience which are deemed equivalent to the above. Preference will be given to applicants with at least one year of relevant professional work experience in addition to the above.
Entry is by direct admission.
Special admission entry places are limited. The Master of Health Administration and Information Systems is split into two streams after completion of the 6 courses required for the Graduate Diploma. Students interested in this stream will need to demonstrate an average level of academic performance at credit level or above and will need the prior approval of the Program Coordinator. This approval will also depend on the availability of a suitable supervisor. After completion of the above requirements, students will be able to exit with the Graduate Diploma.