Doing Business in Health
Single subject — no qualification is awarded on completion. Credits toward the qualifications listed below.
This subject is FEE-HELP eligible, so eligible students can defer the $2,100 fee as a government loan and pay nothing upfront.
Fees and funding are indicative only. Confirm your eligibility and final costs with the provider.
About this subject
This course gives an overview of the Australian health system and describes how different providers intersect to deliver primary, secondary and tertiary health care to the community. You will explore the different approaches to 'doing business' by public and private healthcare providers and the funding models that affect the health sector. You will examine service quality including patient safety and accreditation, along with aspects of human resource management, risk management and governance unique to the health sector. You will explore various approaches including value-based funding, use of technology, workforce development and training, early intervention models and strengthening regional infrastructure as potential solutions to address developing challenges in the health business. In addition, you will learn about the main drivers of the health 'business'. You will come away with an understanding of key stakeholders in the health sector and will be equipped to address the problems facing sustainable and quality healthcare delivery in Australia.
Doing Business in Health is a standalone subject at Adelaide University in SA. Completing it does not award a qualification. Credit may apply toward the qualifications listed on this page.
No qualification credit mapping has been indexed for this subject yet. The provider may still grant credit toward a related award — confirm with Adelaide University before enrolling.
Adelaide University is the awarding provider. Recorded study modes are Online. Typical duration is listed as 13 weeks. The subject is listed at 25 credit points. Eligible students may defer fees through FEE-HELP.
Details on this page are compiled from the provider's published subject information and government registers. Fees, intakes and credit rules can change — confirm current details with Adelaide University before enrolling.
Listing facts
- Type
- Single subject
- National code
- ADU-PUBH3016
- Field of education
- Management and commerce
- Provider
- Adelaide University
- Credit points
- 25
- Study mode
- Online
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Qualifications listed
- 0
- FEE-HELP
- Eligible
Prerequisites
Prior study required