Bachelor of Health Services Management

The Bachelor of Health Services Management offers a selection of units across health, business and information technology to prepare you to work within, and make a positive contribution to, the health service management industry.

You will graduate with an understanding of both business management and the diversity of health clients, importance of cultural safety, health promotion and local and global health issues influencing the health care system.

The Bachelor of Health Service Management explores the challenges of working in diverse contexts of urban, rural, and remote communities and offers opportunities to access scholarships international study tours and student exchange programs.

You will study alongside students from business, social work, and other allied health areas to develop an understanding of multidisciplinary professions across the health industry. You'll gain knowledge of health beyond illness and disease prevention and learn how to manage, coordinate and administer health infrastructure and resources.

First Nations students are encouraged to apply, with dedicated support services on hand to support you through your degree. In the final year of study all our students will be supported by CDU academics to work with health agencies to complete your own community health project.

Areas of study

Health, management.

Career opportunities

Primary and community health centres, public and private hospitals, aged care facilities, paediatric facilities, policy development, health service planning, rural health settings, health administration, quality and patient safety manager, operations manager, health information manager.

Professional recognition

Students are eligible to apply for membership with the Australian Health Promotion Association and the Public Health Association of Australia.

Practical experience

Community-based project placement with a health organisation. A national and/or international police check and a current Working with Children Check is required regarding suitability to undertake clinical/fieldwork placements. It is your responsibility to ensure that the correct documentation is obtained prior to commencing the community project.

Fees and charges

The Australian Government pays part of the tuition fee for this course. The remaining balance is paid by the student. Current CDU fee information.