Health Management, Major (0170)
- Western Sydney University Major Code: 0170
Previous Code: M4010.1
Available to students in other Western Sydney University programs? No
The Health Management major offers a broad understanding of the complex social, economic and cultural determinants of health and well-being. The current health care context and service systems are examined and students are encouraged to consider new directions for innovative service design and delivery. Graduates will be skilled in understanding, managing and responding to rapid changes within the health care system, the broader political sphere and in areas that deal with policy and service assessment, development and evaluation.
Location
| Campus | Mode | Advice |
|---|---|---|
| Campbelltown Campus | Internal | Assoc Prof Charles Morris |
| Penrith Campus | Internal | Assoc Prof Charles Morris |
Major Structure
Students must complete 8 subjects as follows.
| Subject | Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | ||
| PUBH 1006 | Population Health and Society | 10 |
| PUBH 1008 | Professional Pathways in Health Science | 10 |
| Level 2 | ||
| BUSM 2020 | Health Services Management | 10 |
| PUBH 2016 | Public Health | 10 |
| BUSM 2044 | Health Service Management | 10 |
| Level 3 | ||
| PUBH 3011 | Health Politics, Policy and Planning | 10 |
| PUBH 3010 | Health Planning Project | 10 |
| HLTH 3018 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care | 10 |
| Total Credit Points | 80 | |
Equivalent Subjects
The subject listed below count towards completion of this major for students who passed this subject in 2020 or earlier
JUST 3005 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care, replaced by HLTH 3018 Ethical and Legal Issues in Health Care