Master of Public Health (Advanced)

Digital health (or e-health) competency is an essential part of employability in the health and well-being sector in the current world, and one that is mandatory for Australian health professionals. Develop your knowledge in this area by exploring the current and emerging information communication technologies (ICTs) in use within the Australian health sector, including national e-health records, tele-health, tele-medicine, m-health, mobile apps, wearable technologies, internet of things (IoT), AI and others. The strategic use of technologies and methods to protect the privacy and security of citizens (for example, permission blockchain), along with respective legal frameworks (policies and law), will also be examined. Learn how to identify basic applications of “health informatics” in the public health context, focusing on health surveillance methods in prevalence (for example, disease surveillance, mapping, contact tracing). The relevance of specific data sets and how these are synthesised using ICT tools and techniques will also be considered. Current methods will be evaluated, with an applied focus on how social media and technology tools (for example, GIS) are being used in public health surveillance. Lastly, you will consider how digital technology applies to your chosen profession (doctor, nurse, paramedic, allied health). You will also reflect on how technology augments public and population health skills and how health care ethics need to be coordinated across different health care professions.

Pre-requisite: PUBH6000 Behavioral, social and cultural factors in public health 

Assessment Tasks: Journal, Report, Digital Presentation  

Delivery Mode: On Campus, online 

This subject provides students with an overview of critical reading practices and develops the practical skills required to undertake a research project. Students will develop an understanding of the differences between practice and theory-based literature, and learn practical planning, searching, recording and interrogations skills needed to identify research gaps and undertake critical analysis with the view to establish future research directions. This subject will culminate in the development of a project statement for further scholarly research.

Pre-requisites:

Health:

Master of Counselling and Advanced (MCO20): ATC401, TAC402, LSD403, SDR404, MEH505, DGC506, CPS507, ACS504

Master of Counselling and Advanced (MCO24): WRG617, ATC401, TAC402, LSD403, SDR404, MEH505, DGC506, CPS507, ACS504

Master of Public Health and Advanced: PUBH6007, PUBH6000, PUBH6002, PUBH6003, PUBH6005, PUBH6206, STAT6200, PUBH6001

Education:

Master of Education (Inclusive Education) and Advanced: EEDUSD400, ECP404, EEDUSD402, TED403, EEDUSD401, EEDUSD500, EEDUSD502, EEDUSD501

Master of Education (Inclusive Literacies) and Advanced: TED403, ECP404, EEDUSD402, EEDUSD400, EEDUSD505, EEDUSD503, EEDUSD504, EEDUSD500

Master of Education (Leadership and Innovation) and Advanced:TED403, ECP404, EEDUSD402, EEDUSD400, , IED402, MGT601, MGT600, EDUC6000

Assessment Tasks: Concept Map, Literature Review, Project Statement

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject develops the foundations of research, critical problem solving and evidence-based decision-making skills required when undertaking a research project. Students will gain an understanding of the core structure of the research proposal; research integrity and the importance of positioning a chosen research project to offer significant contribution to new knowledge. Through the compilation and review of emerging constructs from literature, students will establish key concepts for analysis and build a framework for critical evaluation and investigation in the chosen field of study. On completion of this subject, students will understand the interrelationship of concepts, constructs, models and frameworks in research; and possess the skills to communicate this in a structured project proposal capturing their emergent propositions ready for further investigation.

Pre-requisites: HEP601 - Critical Literature Review

Assessment Tasks: Concept Map, Literature Review, Project Statement

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject aims to build methodological literacy for research. It addresses methodological questions and specific issues connected with the choice of research methods and the associated forms of data. The subject includes discussion on the process of discovery and the formulation of the researcher’s paradigm of reality for a research project. This subject caters equally for students pursuing various quantitative and qualitative methodologies in their research projects. This subject covers advanced topics in qualitative and quantitative research methodology and research design relevant to the current set of projects to be undertaken by the cohort of students at this level. It provides targeted training in key research methods as well as developing the students’ overall understanding of the use and usefulness of various research methods in the field of research resulting in the project research design. This subject covers advanced topics in qualitative and quantitative research methodology relevant to the current set of projects undertaken by the cohort of students at this level.

Pre-requisites: HEP601 - Critical Literature Review

Assessment Tasks: Concept Map, Literature Review, Project Statement

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject you will learn practical planning, searching, recording, analysing, interrogating and writing skills for conducting a literature review. This subject provides the critical reading skills required to undertake a research project. You will develop an understanding of the differences between practice and theory-based literature. You will develop mastery in identifying research gaps from the literature to establish future research directions. This subject will culminate in the development of a project statement for further scholarly research.

Pre-requisites:

Health:

Master of Counselling and Advanced (MCO20): ATC401, TAC402, LSD403, SDR404, MEH505, DGC506, CPS507, ACS504

Master of Counselling and Advanced (MCO24): WRG617, ATC401, TAC402, LSD403, SDR404, MEH505, DGC506, CPS507, ACS504

Master of Public Health and Advanced: PUBH6007, PUBH6000, PUBH6002, PUBH6003, PUBH6005, PUBH6206, STAT6200, PUBH6001

Education: 

Master of Education (Inclusive Education) and Advanced: EEDUSD400, ECP404, EEDUSD402, TED403, EEDUSD401, EEDUSD500, EEDUSD502, EEDUSD501 

Master of Education (Inclusive Literacies) and Advanced: TED403, ECP404, EEDUSD402, EEDUSD400, EEDUSD505, EEDUSD503, EEDUSD504, EEDUSD500 

Master of Education (Leadership and Innovation) and Advanced:TED403, ECP404, EEDUSD402, EEDUSD400, , IED402, MGT601, MGT600, EDUC6000 

Assessment Tasks: Concept Map, Literature Review, Project Statement

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject develops the foundations of research, critical problem solving and evidence-based decision making skills required when undertaking a higher degree research project. Students will gain an understanding of the core structure of the research proposal; research integrity and the importance of positioning a chosen research project to offer significant contribution to new knowledge. Through the compilation and review of emerging constructs from literature, students will establish key concepts for analysis and build a framework for critical evaluation and investigation in the chosen field of study. On completion of this subject, students will understand the interrelationship of concepts, constructs, models and frameworks in research; and possess the skills to communicate this in a structured project proposal capturing their emergent propositions ready for further investigation.

Pre-requisite: RES611 - Critical Literature Review

Assessment Tasks: Report, Research Framework and Model, Project Proposal 

Delivery Mode: Online

This subject aims to build methodological literacy for higher degree research. It addresses methodological questions and specific issues connected with the choice of research methods and the associated forms of data. The subject includes discussion on the process of discovery and the formulation of the researcher’s paradigm of reality for a higher degree research project. This subject caters equally for students pursuing various quantitative and qualitative methodologies in their research projects. This subject covers advanced topics in qualitative and quantitative research methodology and research design relevant to the current set of projects to be undertaken by the cohort of students at this level. It provides targeted training in key research methods as well as developing the students’ overall understanding of the use and usefulness of various research methods in the field of research resulting in the project research design. This subject covers advanced topics in qualitative and quantitative research methodology relevant to the current set of projects undertaken by the cohort of students at this level.

Pre-requisites (Health Courses Only): RES611 Critical Literature Review

Assessment Tasks: Report, Research Design

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject provides students with essential skills and conventions of academic writing, authorship, research communication and dissemination of research outcomes to the broader community. This subject will prepare students for targeting communication to appropriate audiences. Students will learn about critical analysis, planning, receiving feedback, revision for engagement and impact. The subject also develops students’ skills in constructing arguments, the different types of arguments and publication formats for output. This subject will draw from the field of communications studies and related discipline areas and build critical writing skills.

Pre-requisite:

Health Courses: RES611 - Critical Literature Review

Higher Degrees By Research Courses: RES612 - Developing the Research Proposal

Assessment Tasks: Report, Infographic, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

• Small qualitative or quantitative applied research project
• Literature review, consultation and policy recommendations project
• Action research project based on development of current practice

This preparation will depend on the type of project undertaken, and may entail development of knowledge of a particular research method (e.g. action research), theory/frameworks and/or the commencement of a literature review. Students will engage in peer discussions throughout the course in order to develop their projects.

Prerequisites: All core MPH subjects including STAT6000 Statistics for Public Health, if students intend to do a quantitative research project. In addition, the elective PUBH6013 Qualitative Research Methods for Public Health, if students intend to do a qualitative research project.

In this course, students conduct an applied research project in one of three key areas:

• Small qualitative or quantitative applied research project

• Literature review, consultation and policy recommendations project

• Action research project based on development of current practice

Students will engage in peer discussions throughout the course in order to develop their projects. This course will result in a substantive research report informed by current literature.

Prerequisites: All core MPH courses. PUBH Capstone A must be taken prior to PUBH6012 Capstone B.

In this subject, students will develop the knowledge and understanding of how to work effectively with people with a mental illness. Students will gain an understanding of common types of mental illness and the social and psychological determinants of mental health. Reduction of lethal risk and domestic abuse are key components of this subject. Common personality disorders will be outlined and explored.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Online Test 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

Beginning with the lived experience of mental health consumers this subject introduces empowerment as a multidimensional social process through which individuals and groups gain better understanding and control over their lives thus enabling them to change their social and political environment to improve their health-related life circumstances. Students will develop an understanding of their role as change agents and advocates for mental health consumers. This subject offers the opportunity to explore and understand advocacy organisations.

Assessment Tasks: Literature review, presentation, essay

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

Connection to land, culture, spirituality, family and community are important elements of social and emotional wellbeing for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island peoples. In this subject students will critically analyse the social determinants of mental health and problems such as grief and loss, trauma, self-harm and suicidal ideation. Ethics and best practice in mental health provision will also be addressed. The link between identity, country, and mental health will be critically appraised. Students will engage in self-reflexive analysis of the impact of personal colonial history, bias, and beliefs, and examine the relational nature of storytelling in practice.

Assessment Tasks: Report 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces you to the practice of contemporary project management and its relevance in industry. You will be introduced to fundamental concepts of project management, project definition and project delivery methods. Contemporary project management methodologies will be examined in the context of industry best practice. An overview of industry standard tools and techniques required to manage projects successfully throughout a project life cycle will be provided. This includes industry terminology and the rationale behind the commencement of a project.

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Understanding the relationships between operational factors and projects is a core skill to be effective in the project management landscape. This subject focuses on an in-depth understanding in project planning and budgeting. The project planning emphasises developing effective management plans for scope, time, cost, resources and quality to deliver successful projects. You will critically analyse and apply appropriate tools, techniques, processes and methods to create different plans and effectively communicate them to diverse groups of stakeholders.

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Reports

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage projects and communicate objectives to diverse stakeholders. You will evaluate and apply a range of different tools, techniques and methods to monitor and control local and global projects. This includes managing changes, risks and quality, measuring project progress, and developing communication strategies to ensure that tasks are executed as planned for successful project completion.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

Progressing from traditional project management frameworks, this subject focuses on Agile project management, agile project management methodology, the principles of agile, and agile techniques. This subject will be based on a foundation of the four core values and 12 guiding principles of agile as laid out by the agile manifesto. Students will develop an understanding of agile concepts, tools and techniques: Scrum and Kanban, Roadmap planning, Program increments, Sprints and daily scrums and the agile roles within teams. Some of the leading agile frameworks will be discussed so that students will gain an understanding of some of the different schools of thought, which support the agile continuous delivery pipeline. Points of origin in Lean practice and the relationship between agile and DevOps will also be covered to help students orient themselves in the broader emerging landscape of projects and software development landscape.

Pre-requisite: PROJ6000 Principles of Project Management

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, the usefulness, relevance and relationship of coaching and positive psychology to counselling will be explored. Positive psychology emphasises the importance of finding meaning, purpose and a sense of accomplishment and moves away from focusing in what is clinically wrong. Students will review positive psychology’s contribution as an approach to the ‘helping relationship’, including exploration of conflicting viewpoints and their respective empirical support. As part of their exploration of the key positive psychology theorists, students will begin to develop an understanding of how they can synthesise coaching work into their potential coaching practice. They will learn a range of particular coaching skills, including solution‐focused and strengths‐based approaches, explore goal setting for personal and professional use. This subject will balance theory and practice in its delivery and students will be encouraged to engage in interactive learning through discussion and experiential practice.

Assessment Tasks: Online Test, Essay, Audio Demonstration 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

Understanding organisational behaviour, politics, dynamics and environments and how they impact on the role and legitimacy of the management function is the core of this unit. This unit helps individuals understand the constraints they face as managers and emerging leaders and how they can develop strategies to leverage advantages and overcome constraints and barriers in their organisations. The unit also focuses on developing some of the advanced communication skills necessary in management and leadership roles, and the ability of the individual to influence others. The course introduces students to the concept of naturally occurring data and qualitative analysis.

We recommend you complete this subject towards the beginning of your MBA. The unit challenges you to think differently about your organisational experiences, to look at them through a variety of lenses, and to explore different ways by which you can influence people within the organisation and have an impact through your function as a manager. A key skill underpinning this is the ability to receive and respond to feedback, to look at data in a number of different ways to find alternative meanings and create different patterns of behaviour. The book ‘Images of Organisation’ explores the notion of the organisation through a range of metaphors; by exploring these metaphors you can gain different insights into your organisation and start to play with different interpretations and understandings of how we experience the world.

In this subject you will build upon your current self-understanding to develop your strategic and ethical leadership capability. You will explore your key formative experiences and self-image using the techniques of reflective research, psychometric assessment and support from a mentoring partner. Develop your emotional competency to be authentic, confident and resilient in your leadership practices. Built on a foundation of self-reflection, topics covered include scenario thinking, influencing and motivating others, developing cultural sensitivity, and becoming resilient and tolerant of ambiguity. At the conclusion of the subject you will bring together the knowledge and skills you have acquired through the preparation of a personal leadership development plan.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Leadership Plan;

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces you to how organisational behaviour, politics, dynamics and environments impact on the role and legitimacy of management. Constraints that managers and emerging leaders face in developing strategies to leverage advantages and overcome barriers in organisations and projects will be explored. You will identify, analyse and make effective decisions to resolve people-related issues, lead and manage change, facilitate employee development, performance and sustain effective teams in complex and diverse global operating environments

Assessment Tasks: Critical Discussion, Presentation, Report, Team Performance Evaluation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Today's decisions have to be made quickly, individually and in groups, with what often appears to be ambiguous or too much data. How does one select, observe and distil the most pertinent data sets to make decisions that will positively impact tomorrow's firms and communities? This subject engages students in the nuances of data collection, how to filter data and how to use it most effectively in decision-making. The subject develops the student's qualitative and quantitative research skills, and digital literacy.

This subject builds on systems theory and introduces you to a holistic view of the organisation, and the broader ecosystem it operates in. Apply Systems Thinking to optimise operations, improve competitive advantage, and address change. You will use several Systems Thinking tools to diagnose and propose innovative solutions to contemporary business issues.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Students will be required to critically self-reflect applying theories and practice skills to personal lived experience and history and use this knowledge to develop a cohesive self-care plan suitable to future industry practice.

Assessment Tasks: Report 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, you will examine and apply social justice principles to foster equity, diversity and social change. Through a historical and contemporary lens, you will learn about the UN sustainable development goals, current initiatives and campaigns. You will identify a specific social justice issue within a community, and reflect on your challenges, successes, and your voice as an advocate. Navigating real-world examples of social justice causes will empower you to impact change and advocate for human rights.

Assessment Tasks:  Poster, Presentation, Essay

Delivery Mode: On Campus, online 

Students will demonstrate micro-skills, attending and communication process skills, verbal and non-verbal communication, nuanced listening and reflecting skills, and the use and abuse of questions.

Assessment Tasks: Demonstration, Journal, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

The subject provides an opportunity for students to explore how theories of attachment, cognitive and social development explain human development across the lifespan with particular reference to the effects of trauma. The influences of biology, gender, culture, ethnicity and socio‐political contexts in these development periods will also be investigated.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Report, Essay 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

Students learn the various experiences and stages associated with the process of grieving. Students learn the required skills to work compassionately with people who suffer psychological fall-outs and face existential questions following multiple losses such as those associated with relationship loss, declining physical and mental health, loss of role function and identity, migration and cultural status and death and dying including bereavement counselling and end of life plans. Students learn the distinction between grief and complicated grief whilst recognizing and respecting the uniqueness of each client's experience.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Essay  

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online, Intensive

Students will demonstrate a critical understanding of emotional issue relating to aging and of counselling approaches applicable to positive aging. Techniques for working with older people including digital technologies, phone and telehealth, robot companionship and simulated presence therapy will be critically explored.

Assessment Tasks: Presentation, Report, Counselling Session 

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

Students will explore the application of entrepreneurship business strategies and apply this knowledge in a philanthropic context and come up with solution to a real world problem they can execute to the pitch ready stage for investment. The project will entail some type of ‘design for good’ aspect in either a profit or non- for-profit business model.

The course will also cover the latest neuro-leadership principles and why EQ is just as important as IQ in both design and business. Students will be expected to think critically as they evaluate complex ideas and learn the patterns, frameworks and mechanics or storytelling, behaviour design, game design and platform design.

Students will be expected to:

• Identify and analyse a social problem that needs to be solved.

• Plan and progress an idea through a business development lifecycle.

• Conduct face to face user interviews utilising a self-constructed questionnaire.

• Synthesize and visualize quantitative and qualitative data in order to communicate the patterns they discover in the data collected.

• Learning the basics of using a business model and value proposition canvas as tools for design.

• Create, present, and communicate a professional-level business deck along with a functional prototype in order to demonstrate their understanding of theoretical and practical concepts.

• Learn and practice lean start-up and design thinking principles in the validation of their business idea along with validation of the prototype for the product or service they create.

Contracts and Procurement are integral to successful project management. This subject introduces you to the procurement process of Project Management pertaining to purchases and acquisitions, requests for proposal, vendor selection, contract administration, and contract closure.  You will receive instruction in how to approach key issues with regard to short and long‐term contracts, and small and large contracts. Topics covered include the exploration of procurement strategies, responsiveness, and supplier‐client relationships. You will be exposed to understanding the tendering, bidding and order management processes with associated relevant legal and commercial implications. Also examined is the management of relationship between buyer and seller, assessment of vendor performance, contract change control, and conflict resolution.

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

In this subject, you will demonstrate advanced knowledge founded on application of the integrative nature of project management. You will deepen your knowledge and develop your skills to coordinate and implement various project change management processes and activities.  You will apply advanced tools and techniques to holistically consolidate the project lifecycle within local and global contexts and evaluate enterprise environmental factors (EEF) influencing project outcomes and optimise project benefit realisation.

Pre-requisite: PROJ6000 Principles of Project Management

Assessment Tasks: Discussion Forum, Report, Story board Case Study Analysis

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

This subject is focused on how company managers/leaders make decisions relating to obtaining finance, making investments, and managing working capital. You will interpret and apply information available from the company’s financial records to inform strategy. This subject will equip you with knowledge and skills that will aid financial decision making. You will learn how to apply tools such as financial statement analysis, capital budgeting, and cost and budget management techniques.

Assessment Tasks: Test, Report

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online 

This subject introduces you to the foundations of business. It is focused on providing fundamental business concepts and contexts to enrich your mastery in subsequent studies, while developing as reflective practitioners. You will examine the functional operations of businesses, projects and the internal and external environments in which they operate. This includes analysis of economic, social, political, legal, cultural, technological, environmental and ethical influences on contemporary businesses. You will also explore the viewpoints and influences of internal and external stakeholders.

Assessment Tasks: Reflection, Report, Video Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces you to the concepts of business communications and transferrable academic skills. This subject presents an analysis of the types of communication processes expected in industry, which occur in the internal and external business environment, including an examination of the theoretical underpinnings of communication in business. Emphasis is placed on writing skills, reports and presentations and on using technology to communicate. The subject introduces you to research skills, information literacy, critical analysis, writing and language techniques. You will complete this subject with a strong understanding of the importance and value of academic integrity.

Assessment Tasks: Discussions Forum, Annotated Bibliography, Video Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

This subject introduces students to the key concepts and technologies of information systems that drive change and support organisations to achieve strategic goals. This includes data and information management, application of business information systems, disruptive technologies and issues such as ethics, privacy and cyber security. This subject will prepare students to better understand the technologies that are disrupting and transforming society both now and into the future.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online

21st Century professionals who aspire to hold a leadership position must have a clear understanding and appreciation of the importance of marketing. This subject is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of marketing theories and the strategic application of marketing concepts in various contexts, including profit and not-for- profit organisations, and government. You will be equipped with the ability to formulate marketing strategy and the use of strategic marketing mix elements in developing and maintaining a market orientation. Assess organisational performance in relation to ethical and socially acceptable business practices and use strategic marketing to gain a competitive advantage.

Assessment Tasks: Report, Presentation, Marketing Plan

Delivery Mode: On Campus, Online