Victoria University

Graduate Certificate in Global Health Leadership Online

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 8 months
  • Course Type: Graduate Certificate

Lead responses to health challenges that cross borders. Build skills in global health systems, leadership and financial decision-making, with a pathway into VU’s Master of Public Health.

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Course overview

Bring strategic direction to complex global health challenges. Victoria University’s online Graduate Certificate in Global Health Leadership develops your ability to assess health systems, influence decisions and support initiatives that improve outcomes and advance health equity across diverse populations.

Study global health leadership, systems and decision-making, and economics and finance. Examine how funding, governance and organisational priorities shape health responses, then complement your learning with either epidemiology and biostatistics or public health program management.

Develop practical capabilities in communicating evidence, engaging stakeholders and negotiating shared priorities. Explore how ethical reasoning, collaboration and financial evaluation inform decisions, strengthening your ability to contribute to health projects and programs in local, national and international settings.

Complete four units online in as little as eight months part-time through VU’s seven-week Block Model. Academic guidance and personalised student support help you manage study alongside professional commitments. On completion, you can apply to progress into VU’s Master of Public Health with credit.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
8 months (Part time)
Price Per Unit
$3,200
More Information
The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a part-time study load of four units per year.
Intake
11th January, 2027
8th March, 2027
10th May, 2027
5th July, 2027
30th August, 2027
25th October, 2027
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.

The unit total reflects the number of units required for course completion, not the total credit point weight. Some units may be double- or triple-weighted, so the number of units you complete may be lower.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To earn the Graduate Certificate in Global Health Leadership award, students must complete 48 credit points, equivalent to four units. Each unit is worth 12 credit points.

Core units

  • Global Health Systems and Decision-Making
  • Global Health Economics and Finance
  • Global Health Leadership

Choose one of the following units:

  • Epidemiology and Biostatistics 1
  • Public Health Program Management

Entry requirements

To apply for the online Graduate Certificate in Global Health Leadership, you are required to have one of the following:

  • Completed an Australian Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline.
  • Five years of approved work experience.

Outcomes

Career outcomes

From shaping global health policies to implementing innovative, evidence-based solutions, VU's curriculum covers a range of essential strategies for making a lasting international impact. With a Graduate Certificate in Global Health Leadership from VU, you can unlock new career opportunities and lead initiatives that elevate global health outcomes.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Total cost for four units in 2026: $12,800 (domestic full-fee paying place)

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of four units per year.

Student annual fees may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied per term.
  • The choice of major or specialisation.
  • Choice of units.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.