Master of Public Policy - Health Policy in Canberra Australia | The Australian National University

This specialization provides students with comprehensive knowledge of health policy and system design within a global framework. It's an interdisciplinary, internationally focused program that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills in this complex, technology-driven policy domain. Students explore topics ranging from policy development and healthcare institutions to cross-border health challenges, technological impacts, health data implications, and issues of social inequality and development strategies. The curriculum covers fundamental theories and contemporary discussions about health policy implementation today, including the influence of professional groups and stakeholders, difficulties in coordinating health initiatives across different sectors and regions, and defining effective healthcare goals and systems. Additionally, students acquire research methodologies for evaluating health policies and systems. This program is tailored for aspiring leaders, administrators, and policymakers in healthcare, including those in government agencies, international organizations, and NGOs.

Learning Outcomes
Develop thorough expertise in health policy systems and their relationship with other social policies and health determinants.
Analyze and evaluate the influence of major stakeholders in health policy at national and international levels.