Strategy for Health and Aged Care Managers

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 5007
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Course ID
203827
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

The aim of this course is to develop and enhance student understanding and skills relating to the development of strategy as it relates to the organisation and also beyond the organisation, and the role of strategy in planning and change in health and aged care sector organisations
Strategy, policy and strategic plans

The aim of this course is tools used in developing strategy

Communication requirements when formulating strategy and strategic plans

Systems and complexity in the health and aged care sectors.

Managing strategy

Strategy development, strategic plans and the role of clinical governance

Leadership and strategy

Evidence-based strategy

Implementation, monitoring and evaluation strategy and strategic plans

Course learning outcomes

  • Analyse the roles and importance of strategy in the Australian health and aged care sectors for public and private, including not for profit, organisations
  • Recognise, critique and apply theory and logic models in the design and evaluation of health and aged care settings
  • Demonstrate knowledge of and critically appraise the process and tools, including evidence-informed approaches, that can be used for developing strategic responses to significant issues and creating strategic plans in the health and aged care organisations
  • Identify the role of leadership and communication in managing strategy
  • Determine the role of clinical governance in the development and management of strategy
  • Demonstrate knowledge of barriers affecting the implementation of strategic plans and identify potential solutions to overcome the barriers
  • Demonstrate knowledge of how strategic plans can be monitored and evaluated

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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