Graduate Diploma in Nursing (Leadership and Management)
Postgraduate
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
Postgraduate
February
City East
1 year(s) full-time
IGNG
4GD058 (Internal)
Full-time
or part-time
Continuing students only. New applicants contact: NursingPostgraduatePrograms.Enquiries@unisa.edu.au
The program consists of 36 units of study offered over one year full-time or part-time equivalent. Students undertake 18 units of study in the specialty area of Leadership and Management, 13.5 units of core courses, and a 4.5 unit course chosen from options available.
Courses in the specialty area integrate leadership and management knowledge and skills with innovative and scholarly practice across the health care sector. Core courses allow studetns to identify policy and practice issues in nursing, and explore health team collaboration in their field of study. Emphasis is also placed on understanding research methods and how they relate to practice and processes within the health care sector. Students will have the benefit of integrating research findings into their practice. Option courses provide students with opportunities to be lifelong learners and to be able to extend their competence and knowledge through critical analysis and reflection.