Capstone in Health Services Management

Postgraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 5003
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Course ID
203823
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
12
Course owner
Course owner
School of AH & HP
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Kuan Tan
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Course level
5
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning type
Work Integrated Learning type
Clinical Placement
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
220 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The aim of this course is to provide students with an opportunity to apply their knowledge to a professional practice area and demonstrate relevant competencies by engaging with a contemporary real-world or simulated project. Undertake a student-led, real-world project utilising relevant research methodologies and skills under the supervision of an academic staff member, which may involve collaboration with a community or industry partner. Projects will address key competency areas in a health services management context, including: leadership, health and healthcare environment, business skills, communications and relationship management, and professional and social responsibility.

Course learning outcomes

  • Synthesise and apply knowledge of health services management in a real-world context to produce high quality project deliverables, including a project proposal, written analysis, report/s and presentation/s.
  • Demonstrate high-level collaboration and communication with key stakeholders to deliver an agreed project outcome.
  • Apply project management processes across all phases of the project lifecycle to effectively plan, manage, execute and deliver the project plan to completion.
  • Demonstrate professional and ethical attitudes and behaviours, including a commitment to safe and socially accountable professional practice.
  • Utilise expert judgement and critical thinking skills to display preparedness for professional practice.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 28868
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-14
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Playford, P5-14
Class number
Class number 23567
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 15 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 215
6 May - 3 Jun Wednesday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Schulz, 215
Class number
Class number 28869
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 13 Apr Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42
4 May - 1 Jun Monday 9:10am - 11am Adelaide City Campus East Bonython Jubilee, BJ2-42

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Census date
Fri 04/09/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 21/08/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 18/09/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 16/10/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 58572
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 4
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 12:10pm - 2pm Adelaide City Campus East Napier, 144
Class number
Class number 53554
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 10
Available
Available 10
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
5 Aug - 23 Sep Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 228
14 Oct - 11 Nov Wednesday 2:10pm - 4pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 228
Class number
Class number 58573
Section
Section WS01
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 24
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
4 Aug - 22 Sep Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316
13 Oct - 10 Nov Tuesday 4:10pm - 6pm Adelaide City Campus East Ligertwood, 316

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH5194 Capstone in Health Services Management at the University of South Australia

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