Handbook

Overview

The two-year Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Infectious Disease Intelligence (Extension) (MHLM/MIDIext) dual extension program is an innovative approach to postgraduate health education. It meets the education needs of current and aspiring leaders in health leadership and management and infectious diseases intelligence. The program responds to a well-recognised … For more content click the Read More button below. The MIDIext gives you the opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in infectious diseases intelligence research by completing additional research methodology courses and/or an advanced research project in an infectious disease-related topic. You will graduate with the advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage public health and health systems and services in relation to infectious diseases prevention and control. You will also learn the necessary research to undertake research and generate evidence that enhances infectious disease prevention and control. The MHLM will give you the essential knowledge, skills and attributes required for leadership and managerial roles at all levels in healthcare. The program promotes both theoretical understanding and practical skills in leadership and management across the areas of strategic planning, policy development, change management, quality enhancement, and decision-making. You will broaden your understanding of the current and emerging influences on the health sector, including consumer centred management and leadership. Through the combined program, you will learn to apply health leadership and management skills to issues of infectious diseases surveillance and intelligence, outbreak investigation and response, infection prevention and mitigation. The MHLM/MIDIext program fosters judgement-ready practitioners who can contribute to improving health systems and service responses and population health outcomes specific to the control of infectious diseases across a range of contexts and settings. It is relevant for professionals working or seeking a career in government, non-government, military and first responder organisations, primary care, community and health service settings in public and private sectors in Australia and internationally.

The MIDIext gives you the opportunity to extend your knowledge and skills in infectious diseases intelligence research by completing additional research methodology courses and/or an advanced research project in an infectious disease-related topic.

You will graduate with the advanced disciplinary knowledge and skills needed to lead and manage public health and health systems and services in relation to infectious diseases prevention and control. You will also learn the necessary research to undertake research and generate evidence that enhances infectious disease prevention and control.

The MHLM will give you the essential knowledge, skills and attributes required for leadership and managerial roles at all levels in healthcare. The program promotes both theoretical understanding and practical skills in leadership and management across the areas of strategic planning, policy development, change management, quality enhancement, and decision-making. You will broaden your understanding of the current and emerging influences on the health sector, including consumer centred management and leadership.

Through the combined program, you will learn to apply health leadership and management skills to issues of infectious diseases surveillance and intelligence, outbreak investigation and response, infection prevention and mitigation.

The MHLM/MIDIext program fosters judgement-ready practitioners who can contribute to improving health systems and service responses and population health outcomes specific to the control of infectious diseases across a range of contexts and settings.

It is relevant for professionals working or seeking a career in government, non-government, military and first responder organisations, primary care, community and health service settings in public and private sectors in Australia and internationally.

Stand Alone Programs

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Double Degree Structure

Students must complete 96 UOC.

1. Core Courses - 54 UOC
2. Infectious Diseases Prescribed Electives - 6-18UOC
3. Research Methodology or Extension Project and Coursework - 24 UOC
4. Prescribed Electives - 0-12 UOC
5. PHCM9100 - Academic Practice - 0 UOC - Required enrolment for International students who completed their previous studies in a non-English speaking country

Core Courses54 Units of Credit:

Students must take 54 UOC of the following courses.

Infectious Diseases Prescribed Electives

Students must take at least 6 UOC, up to a maximum of 36 UOC of the following courses.

Note, these courses will also meet the prescribed electives requirement of the Research Methodology or Extension Project and Coursework component of the program

Research Methodology or Extension Project

Extension program students have two options to complete the extension component of their program (24UOC):

1. Students must complete at least 6UOC of approved research methodology coursework listed below and additional prescribed electives (18UOC); or

2. Students who achieve a WAM of greater or equal to 75% in a minimum 18 UOC of their program may elect to undertake a research project in place of course electives as either:
- 6 UOC research project and 3 additional prescribed elective courses (18 UOC); or
- 12 UOC research project and 2 additional prescribed elective courses (12UOC); or
- 18 UOC major research project and 1 additional prescribed elective course (6 UOC).

Part-time students can complete the 12 UOC Project (PHCM9144) part time by enrolling in PHCM9145 (6 UOC) in two consecutive terms or the 18 UOC Major Project (PHCM9150) by enrolling in PHCM9151 (9UOC) in two consecutive terms or PHCM9152 (6 UOC) in three consecutive terms.

Extension Project

Research Methodology Coursework

Prescribed Electives

Academic Practice: International Students

International students who completed their previous studies in a non-English speaking country are required to take PHCM9100 Academic Practice. Domestic students who completed their previous studies in a non-English speaking country are also encouraged to take PHCM9100 Academic Practice.

It is recommended that this course is taken in the first term of study. This course is made available at no charge to students and does not contribute to the UOC requirements of the degree.

See the following webpage for a list of recognised English Speaking Countries: www.unsw.edu.au/study/how-to-apply/english-language-requirements

Independent Study or Internship

Enrolment Disclaimer

Please read the Double Degree Program rules as some specific rules apply to particular Double Degree combinations.

You are responsible for ensuring you enrol in courses according to your program requirements and advice from your Program Authority. myUNSW enrolment checks that you have met enrolment requirements such as pre-requisites for individual courses but not that you are enrolling in courses that will count towards your program.

Additional Information

Students enrolled in the Master of Health Leadership and Management/Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension) dual extension program can transfer to the associate single program Graduate Certificates, Graduate Diplomas, Masters, or Masters (Extension) programs in accordance with the UNSW Academic Progression Procedure.

Students can also request to transfer their extension component to the Master Health Leadership and Management (9368) in accordance with the UNSW Academic Progression Procedure.

Additional Program Information

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

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Faculty
Faculty: The primary academic unit in which related disciplines of teaching and research are conducted.

Managing Faculty

Campus

Sydney

Study Level
Study Level refers to the academic level of a program, specialisation or course.

Postgraduate

Typical duration:

2 Year(s)

Intake Period

Term 1, Term 2, Term 3

Academic Calendar

Minimum Units of Credit

Award Type(s)

Masters (Coursework)

Award(s)
Award(s): Qualification upon completion (all awards offered by UNSW are accredited by UNSW and align with the Australian Qualifications Framework).

Master of Health Leadership and Management - MHLM
Master of Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension) - MIDI (Extn)

CRICOS Code

0100680

Health Leadership and Management / Infectious Diseases Intelligence (Extension)

9365

96 Units of Credit