This course is designed to help students understand how to apply health leadership theories, principles and best practice taught in the Master of Health Leadership programme to develop considered and innovative solutions to a practical problem in a health organisation.
The project will take the form of a business case, in which a problem, challenge or opportunity is identified and a solution developed. Although not all projects may fit a standard business case template, we expect that all will encompass three processes:
- problem definition, negotiation and project proposal
- evidence, stakeholder consultation, innovation and options
- reflecting, communicating and delivering
It is important that all students contact the course director at least 6 weeks before the start of semester and familiarise yourself with the requirements. Before semester begins you will be expected to have:
- partnered with a health organisation
- identified a topic
- identified an organisational mentor and an academic supervisor
- drafted a brief one page proposal.
This is a self-directed and integrated learning experience. Students are expected to work closely with a health organisation on a nominated topic. The aim is to develop a student’s practical leadership skills including initiative, independence, consultation, problem solving and communication.
Students will be supported to complete their project by an organisational advisor and an academic supervisor. The course director will guide students in the early stages of the course, including organisational placement, topic selection and establishing supervisory support. A pre-semester orientation session and infokit will provide all the information you need to prepare for this course.
The course director will also support students' learning with a series of workshops on dedicated topics featuring guest lecturers. These workshops will also give students opportunities for class discussion and critical reflection.