Why Bachelor of Health Service Management?
Lead health and community wellbeing.
With Australia’s increasing demand for quality health services, skilled leaders in this industry have a promising career ahead.
Build a solid foundation for success with our online Bachelor of Health Service Management. Learn about business development, entrepreneurship, people management and marketing and how they apply to health services. Cultivate key skills in health service policy planning and promotion. Understand how social, cultural and economic factors influence contemporary health problems worldwide.
You’ll graduate ready to make an impact in the lives of individuals and communities as a health care leader.
Overview
Get prepared for a rewarding career in healthcare where you’ll contribute to the efficiency and equity of services in your community.
Gain essential business management skills including financial management alongside specialist knowledge of health services policy, planning and promotion. Build a toolbox of transferable skills in health ethics, data analytics, management challenges, population measurement, health promotion, entrepreneurship, and marketing.
Enhance your workplace confidence and employability as a compassionate leader with professional development opportunities. Enhance your skill set in health education, service management and understanding the entrepreneurial mindset. Develop contemporary strategic leadership skills to kickstart your rewarding career in health.
You’ll graduate ready to inspire, drive innovation and influence the future of healthcare in diverse workplace settings.
Key features
Develop a broad knowledge of health service management theory and practice.- Study health policy and reform, clinical governance, safety and quality.
- Gain skills in leadership, management and organisational change.
- Build your business, financial and human resource management knowledge.
- Understand and apply ethical considerations to health services.
- Cultivate professional self-awareness skills including communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
What you'll learn
Adelaide University’s online Bachelor of Health Service Management will empower you to influence community wellbeing.
You’ll study courses including:
- Health service management theory and practice
- Leadership, management, and organisational change
- Business, financial, and human resource management
- Ethical considerations in health service
- Professional self-awareness skills.
First, learn about the social, cultural and economic factors influencing contemporary health problems.
Next, develop foundational management skills built on a broad knowledge of business, financial and human resource management.
Then, gain specialist skills – learn to measure population health, analyse the roots of global and local health problems. Design solutions to make a positive impact in community health.
Deepen your business acumen with skills in policy planning, financial management, data analytics, human resources, and strategic decision-making. Upskill with health education strategies and the management of health services.
You’ll get the opportunity to study future-focused courses, such as:
- Entrepreneurship foundations and mindset
- Introduction to marketing
- Managing organisations and people
- Introduction to health ethics
- Health promotion
- Business operations management
- Knowing what works – evaluation for public health
- Management challenges in health care.
You’ll be prepared to tackle some of today’s big questions in healthcare. Should you be able to choose the gender of your baby? Should risky behaviours reduce your fair share of health care resources? Is euthanasia morally permissible? How do you distribute scarce resources to maximise health benefits to the population?
You’ll also brainstorm solutions to entrepreneurial issues. How do you grow business ideas into opportunities? What’s the process of innovating, creating and negotiating?
Get confident as you grow into an ethical and efficient leader. Benefit from mentoring and networking opportunities. Apply your practical learning and problem-solving skills in interactive seminars and tutorials.
You’ll graduate ready to inspire, drive innovation and influence the future of healthcare.
What courses you'll study
Complete 144 units comprising:
- 144 units for all Core courses
Complete 144 units for ALL of the following:
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Course name
Introductory Accounting
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Course code
ACCT1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Entrepreneurial Concepts and Mindset
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Course code
BUSI1013
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Units
6
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Course name
Managing Organisations and People
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Course code
HRES1001
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Marketing
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Course code
MARK1010
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Units
6
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Course name
Personal and Professional Development
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Course code
PSYC1016
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Units
6
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Course name
Health and Illness in Populations
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Course code
PUBH1004
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Units
6
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Course name
Introduction to Health Ethics
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Course code
PUBH1014
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Units
6
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Course name
Data Analytics I
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Course code
STAT1006
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Units
6
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Course name
Operations Management for Business
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Course code
BUSI2024
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Units
6
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Course name
Business Information Systems and Management
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Course code
BUSI2025
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Units
6
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Course name
Social Foundations of Health
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Course code
PUBH2019
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Units
6
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Course name
Health care systems: structure, policy and people
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Course code
PUBH2020
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Units
6
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Course name
Environmental and Occupational Health
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Course code
PUBH2021
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Units
6
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Course name
Health Economics
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Course code
PUBH2022
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Units
6
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Course name
Knowing What Works - Evaluation for Public Health
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Course code
PUBH2023
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Units
6
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Course name
Strategic Management
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Course code
BUSI3013
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Units
6
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Course name
Managing Conflict and Change
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Course code
BUSI3043
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Units
6
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Course name
Systems Thinking for a Complex World
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Course code
BUSI3044
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Units
6
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Course name
eChallenge
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Course code
BUSI3045
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Units
6
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Course name
Human Resources Management
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Course code
HRES3006
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Units
6
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Course name
Health Promotion III
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Course code
PUBH3014
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Units
6
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Course name
Management Challenges in Health
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Course code
PUBH3015
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Units
6
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Course name
Doing Business in Health
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Course code
PUBH3016
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Units
6
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Course name
Health Technology Assessment
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Course code
PUBH3017
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Units
6
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Career outcomes
Australia is facing a growing demand for high-quality health services – driven by an increase in chronic health conditions, the impacts of urbanisation and population growth as well as a population that is living longer.
Our online Bachelor of Health Service Management is designed to meet this growing workforce need. It offers a variety of career paths for those keen to contribute to the efficiency and equity of healthcare across Australia.
You could work in career roles such as:
- Health service manager
- Policy and planning analyst
- Health promotion officer
- Aged care manager
- Healthcare consultant
- Public health administrator
- Practice manager.
Can you see yourself designing and implementing programs that encourage healthy lifestyles? Perhaps you’ll coordinate health outreach programs for non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Or do you want to shape health policies, regulations and compliance monitoring for government? You could even conduct studies to improve health service delivery and outcomes research institutions.
Industry trends
By 2062, the median age of Australians is expected to rise, with a larger proportion of the population needing aged care and chronic disease management. This shift places pressure on healthcare systems to deliver efficient, fair and sustainable services (Productivity Commission, 2023).
The healthcare sector will need compassionate leaders to meet Australia’s workforce demands.
Advancements in medical technology are also creating a demand for skilled health service managers to create innovative solutions and make current treatments more efficient. Graduates with health policy, planning and management skills are well-positioned to build careers in these roles. (Bureau of Health Information, 2024).
Accreditation
Adelaide University is working through relevant approvals for program accreditation ahead of students commencing in 2026.
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Your study experience and support
Studying 100% online with Adelaide University means joining a dynamic community of learners – all supported by dedicated teams committed to your success. From day one to graduation, you’ll have access to comprehensive academic, student and technical support teams to ensure you get the most out of your online learning journey.
Student support services
Need help with enrolments, managing your study load, or setting your academic goals? Our student support team is here to assist. They’re your first point of contact for advice and are available seven days a week, including out-of-hours and on weekends. Get the help you need – when it suits you.
As an online student, you’ll also have access to our specialised on-campus student support services. Whether you’re looking for career advice, health and wellbeing support, international student assistance, accessibility services, or something else, we’ve got you covered. Visit the Support webpage to explore the services available.
Online academic support
From understanding course content to tackling assignments, writing, and referencing, our expert academics are here to guide you. Available seven days a week, they’ll provide personalised support to help you progress through your studies.
Tech support
We’ve got your back when it comes to technology. Our IT support team is available 24/7 to resolve any tech challenges you might face. With fast response times and tailored solutions, we’ll ensure nothing stands in your way. You’ll also enjoy free access to software downloads required for your program.
Study hours
Adelaide University’s 100% online programs offer the flexibility to fit your lifestyle. You can engage with course materials at any time that works for you – there’s no need to log in at set times. To stay on track, we recommend setting aside 10 to 15 hours per week for each course, but you can adapt your schedule and your study load to suit your needs.
Assessment
All assessments, including exams (if required) are conducted 100% online – so you’ll never need to travel to submit an assignment or sit an exam. Depending on your program, your assessments might include:
- An industry-relevant project or case study
- An online presentation
- Essays and reports.
