Hospital Administrator (SA)
Education and Training:
To become a hospital administrator you usually have to study health management at university. You may also consider business management or business administration with a health related major. Entry to this occupation may be improved if you have work experience in the health industry.
To get into the courses below you usually need to gain your SACE. The various universities have different prerequisites and some have flexible entry requirements. Courses are also offered via distance education. See the Open Universities Australia website (www.open.edu.au) or contact the institutions you are interested in for more information.
Degree Courses:
Flinders University:
- Bachelor of Health Sciences, majoring in management, 3 years full time or equivalent
University of Adelaide - North Terrace Campus:
- Bachelor of Commerce (Management), 3 years full time or equivalent
University of South Australia - City East Campus:
- Bachelor of Health Science, majoring in administrative management, 3 years full time or equivalent
University of South Australia - City West Campus and Distance Education:
- Bachelor of Management, 3 years full time or equivalent
- Bachelor of Business Administration, 3 years full time or equivalent
Bachelor of Commerce, 3 years full time or equivalent par
Related Courses:
*Course is offered by more than one institution. Click link for details.
Employment Opportunities:
Hospital administrators are employed by public and private hospitals, community health centres, nursing homes and other health organisations. Some are employed by health authorities or government departments. They may also work as self-employed consultants.
Demand for this occupation is largely influenced by government funding, and competition for available positions is strong. There is an increasing demand for administrators with postgraduate qualifications and good financial and management skills.
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