Graduate Certificate in Nursing Management

UTS course code: C11109
Testamur title: Graduate Certificate in Nursing Management
Abbreviation: GradCertNM
Course fee: $141.67 per cp (local)¹
Total credit points: 24

Graduate Diploma in Nursing Management

UTS course code: C07045
Testamur title: Graduate Diploma in Nursing Management
Abbreviation: GradDipN
Course fee: $141.67 per cp (local); $7,500 per semester (international)
Total credit points: 48

Footnote:
1. This course is not offered to international students.

Overview

This program is designed for nurses aspiring to management positions, as well as those already holding such positions, who wish to enhance their professional practice through formal study.

Course aims

The broad aims of the program are for students to be able to: explore and analyse the effects of changes in health care on their work role and environment; effectively manage a nursing unit or division and its staff; provide a quality nursing care and staff leadership; enhance interpersonal and organisational skills; analyse the range of revenue sources available to governments for health care; and develop the skills and the ability needed to promote an organisational culture that plans effectively for change.

Course duration

The Graduate Certificate in Nursing Management is offered on a one-year, part-time basis.

The Graduate Diploma in Nursing Management is offered on a one-year, full-time, or two-year, part-time basis.

Course structure

Graduate Certificate in Nursing Management

Students must complete a total of 24 credit points:

• Three specified professional studies subjects
• One elective subject or 92917 Using Health Care Data for Decision Making.

Graduate Diploma in Nursing Management

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points:

• Five specified professional studies subjects
• One research subject
• Two elective subjects.

Research subjects

92790 Evidence-based Practice¹
92935 Public Health and Epidemiology
92866 Qualitative Research Processes
92889 Quantitative Research Design

Footnote:
1. Students who have not previously done any research subjects must undertake 92790 Evidence-based Practice.

Elective subjects

Students may choose their electives from either the Faculty or up to two subjects from other faculties with approval. Subjects must be offered at postgraduate level.

Course program

Professional recognition

The course has been accredited by the Australian College of Health Service Executives.