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La Trobe University
Qualification
Master's Degree
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Duration
1 year full-time
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Payment Option
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The Master of Business Administration (Applied Digital Health) offered by La Trobe University is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge required to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of digital health. This course focuses on the intersection of business management and digital health technologies, providing a comprehensive understanding of how to leverage these tools to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes. Key learning areas include strategic management, health informatics, and the ethical implications of digital health solutions, ensuring graduates are well-prepared for leadership roles in this dynamic field.
Students will engage in practical learning experiences that foster critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for addressing real-world challenges in healthcare. The curriculum is tailored to reflect current industry trends, enabling participants to develop innovative strategies that enhance patient care and operational efficiency. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and interdisciplinary approaches, this program prepares graduates to lead initiatives that drive positive change in healthcare systems.
By completing this course, students will not only gain a robust understanding of business principles but also the ability to apply these concepts within the context of digital health. This unique blend of skills positions graduates to make significant contributions to the healthcare sector, whether in management, policy-making, or technology implementation. Enquire to learn more.
Core MBA Subjects (120CP)
Applied Digital Health Specialisation Subjects (60CP)
When you graduate, you’ll receive a Master of Business Administration (Applied Digital Health) from La Trobe University.
Digital Health emerged as a result of Covid-19 and created a huge opportunity in Telehealth. The way in which the administration of health is managed in a digital way is changing and it’s now imperative that everything is seen and held online.
Now, electronic health records, real-time data harvesting and wearable devices are helping drive improvements to strained healthcare systems. You’ll learn to harness change management and leadership skills to take digital transformation further in health organisations. You’ll be more focused on improving an organisations’ digital footprint in digital health regarding what the business needs.
This course can be paid for through the FEE-HELP government loan scheme. If you are an Australian citizen or hold a permanent humanitarian visa, you may not need to pay upfront.
Instead, the Australian government will pay your course fees directly to the provider on your behalf. You’ll begin repaying your loan through the tax system once you start earning more than the minimum threshold of $54,435 (2024-25 financial year).