Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Health Services Management

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Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Location
Online
Next start term
Term 1, 2027
Study mode
Online
Course code
CH80
First-year fee
$6,732 (2026 Indicative) (CSP)
$15,855 (2026 Indicative) (FFP)
Commonwealth Supported Places available, offering significant fee savings. This course can be studied full-time (0.5 year) or part-time (1 year).
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Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Health Services Management is designed for experienced and aspiring managers working in healthcare and emergency settings to excel in Australia's complex and dynamic health care environment. A highly contextual course to advance your career, develop your knowledge of contemporary management practices in health care organisations, explore the foundations of emergency and disaster management, and examine global public health and alignment with United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Studying the Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Health Services Management will equip you with the essential knowledge and skills to confidently lead multidisciplinary teams in healthcare and emergency settings and expand your skillset to manage a health program or intervention.

The Graduate Certificate in Emergency and Health Services Management will provide you with contemporary knowledge and skills to enable health care managers to excel in Australia’s complex and dynamic health care environment.

This course examines contemporary management of people and organisations, including effective human resource management in an increasingly dynamic and global environment. You will examine the emotional intelligence model that will allow you to identify the key competencies required of managers to effectively work with and through others. In this course, you will explore local and global concepts of emergency and disaster management and the frameworks that underpin effective management of emergency events. Drawing on your experience, you will explore the concept of leadership, particularly how leadership styles impact an emergency and disaster management environment. Through the exploration of global health issues, you will explore the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) as they relate to global public health and examine a range of public health issues including communicable disease, climate change, gender equity and food security, preparing you to take on lead roles in health care projects and interventions.

Study Experience

Discover more about our postgraduate emergency and health services management degree, available online, with significant fee savings to help you get started. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

  • Authentic Learning Experiences
  • Commonwealth Supported
  • Flexible Online Study
  • Study Full-time or Part-time

Career Opportunities

Successful graduates would be eligible for employment in managerial positions in hospitals (public, private and not-for-profit), the health services sector and community settings.

Structure & Availability

The course structure and available locations can change depending on when you want to study. You can choose the intake that best suits you in the drop-down menu below.

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Your Course

You must complete four units (24 credits):

  1. 1
    The core structure (4 units)

Unit Details

The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.

Course Planner

To help you plan your studies and see which unit comes first, if one unit should be completed before another and the term you will study each unit, check out our course planners.

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Additional Information

If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies. 

Learn more about credit and recognition of prior learning.

Requirements

To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements. 

During Your Study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Indicative First-Year Fee

The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course for one academic year depending on the type of place you are offered, for example, a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) or Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place. For a graduate certificate, this is usually four units studied full-time over one term or part-time over two terms. The indicative fee should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and your study load. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage. 

Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.

Commonwealth Supported Places

With Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) available for this course in 2026, you may be eligible for significant fee savings, provided you meet CSP eligibility requirements. CSPs are subsidised by the Australian Government, meaning you are only required to pay the student contribution rather than full tuition fees.

If you are not eligible for a CSP or if CSPs are full, you will be required to pay full fees.

HECS-HELP

You may be eligible for a HECS-HELP government loan if you are offered a CSP. HECS-HELP is an Australian Government loan scheme that assists you in paying your student contributions. Provided you meet the HECS-HELP eligibility criteria, you may use HECS-HELP to defer part or all of your student contribution fees. 

Learn more about paying for university.

Part of your course costs will include Student Services and Amenities Fees (SSAF). SSAF is charged in addition to your student contribution or tuition fees and is used to help enhance your study experience. There may also be other costs as part of your studies, such as textbooks, technology expenses, travel expenses, professional certifications, uniforms, or vaccinations. 

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How to Apply

How to Apply

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  1. 1
    Check you meet the course requirements
  2. 2
    Get a Unique Student Identifier

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