Master of Business Administration (Healthcare Management)

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should hold a relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a minimum academic performance equivalent to 65% or above in their home country's grading system. Specific entry requirements may vary by program, so it's essential to review the requirements for your chosen course.

English Language Proficiency: 

• IELTS: An overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with a minimum score of 6.0 in each band.
• TOEFL: An overall score of 72, with no band scores less than 18.
• PTE: An overall score of 50, with a minimum of 50 in each communicative skill.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It's important to note that entry requirements can vary by program and may change over time. Additionally, some programs may have additional requirements, such as interviews, portfolios, or work experience.

Flinders University is recognizing and rewarding the academic excellence and achievements of international students. The university offers a variety of scholarships and financial aid opportunities to help ease the financial burden of pursuing higher education in Australia. 

1. Flinders University Scholarship for International Students: This scholarship is available to international students pursuing undergraduate or postgraduate coursework programs. It offers a partial tuition fee waiver, making education more accessible.
2. Australia Awards Scholarships: These scholarships are offered in collaboration with the Australian government and are aimed at students from participating countries in the Asia-Pacific region. They provide financial support for undergraduate and postgraduate studies.
3. Flinders Foundation Scholarship: This scholarship is dedicated to supporting high-achieving students across various fields of study. It covers a portion of the tuition fees for international students.
4. Flinders Humanitarian Scholarship Fund: Designed to assist refugees and humanitarian entrants, this scholarship provides financial support to cover tuition fees and contribute to living expenses.
5. Flinders Pro Vice-Chancellor International Excellence Scholarship: This scholarship is awarded to high-achieving international students pursuing postgraduate coursework programs. It offers a substantial tuition fee reduction.
6. Endeavour Scholarships and Fellowships: These scholarships are funded by the Australian government and are available to international students for study, research, or professional development in Australia. They cover a range of academic fields.
7. Country-specific Scholarships: Flinders University offers scholarships tailored to students from specific countries or regions. These scholarships may include tuition fee waivers or financial support.
8. Faculty-specific Scholarships: Some faculties and departments within Flinders University offer scholarships to international students pursuing degrees in particular fields of study. These scholarships may include financial assistance and academic support.

Upon completing the MBA in Healthcare Management program at Flinders University, graduates have numerous career options in the healthcare management field. 

1. Healthcare Administrator: Graduates can take on roles as healthcare administrators, responsible for the overall management of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

2. Health Services Manager: Some may choose to become health services managers, overseeing specific healthcare departments or services, such as outpatient services, nursing, or emergency services.

3. Healthcare Consultant: Graduates can work as healthcare consultants, advising healthcare organizations on improving operations, efficiency, and patient care.

4. Hospital CEO or CFO: Those with significant experience may aspire to become hospital CEOs (Chief Executive Officers) or CFOs (Chief Financial Officers), leading entire healthcare institutions.

5. Healthcare Quality and Risk Manager: Graduates may pursue careers as healthcare quality and risk managers, focusing on ensuring the quality of patient care and managing potential risks and liabilities.

6. Pharmaceutical Manager: With a focus on the pharmaceutical sector, some graduates may take on roles as pharmaceutical managers, overseeing the production and distribution of pharmaceuticals.

7. Healthcare Policy Analyst: Graduates interested in the policy aspects of healthcare management can work as healthcare policy analysts, helping shape healthcare policies and regulations.