Program Overview

The current COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the global need for health workers more than ever before. Kaplan Business School, a leader in the delivery of the MBA Program in Australia, recognises the significant contribution made by health workers during this time. To encourage health workers to augment their skills to cope with the healthcare leadership required during an unparalleled time, Kaplan Business School is offering the Primary Healthcare Leadership Scholarship. 

A Master of Business Administration (MBA) is widely regarded as the preferred qualification for professionals wanting to pursue a career in strategic management. Kaplan Business School’s MBA will provide you with valuable practical skills that will allow you to excel in a dynamic and ever-changing professional environment and to become a successful leader. Benefit from a Master of Business Administration with a specialisation in Health Services Management.

Applications for the 2020 Kaplan Business School Primary Healthcare Leadership Scholarship are offered for Trimester 3, 2020 (November intake) and for Trimester 1, 2021 (March intake) close on the specified trimester application date.

Upon completion of the degree, graduates are able to:

Trimester Dates

The Kaplan Business School MBA duration is 2 years, full time (6 trimesters) or part time equivalent. Please note that applications for the 2020 Kaplan Business School Primary Healthcare Leadership Scholarship are accepted for Trimester 3, 2020 (November intake) and for Trimester 1, 2021 (March intake).

Successful applicants of this scholarship round have to enrol in either Trimester 3 2020 or Trimester 1 2021.

Click here to view other key course dates, including application closing dates, as they become available.

Study Mode

Successful applicants may complete their studies onshore or offshore, either on campus or via online delivery, where available. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, students who are offshore or interstate can commence their studies online. This study option may be subject to change. 

Scholarship Inclusions

Scholarships are available to domestic and international students. For Australian students each scholarship place is valued at $20,400 and covers the enrolment fee (normally $285) and 50% of the entire tuition fee for the MBA course. For international students each scholarship place is valued at $22,800 and covers the enrolment fee (normally $285) and 50% of the entire tuition fee for the MBA course. The value of the scholarship is different due to the cost of the MBA course for domestic and international students.

Successful applicants will be required to cover the remaining subject/course fees including administration, deferral and assessment re-submission fees, study materials, textbooks and stationery.

Students who are enrolling in the MBA with a specialisation in Health Services Management or a double specialisation where one of the specialisations is Health Services Management or non-award single subject study in Health Services Management subjects, and can demonstrate a recent record of employment in the area of Primary Healthcare, Health Services Management or similar engagement as outlined in the Terms and Conditions.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the Primary Healthcare Leadership Scholarship, you must:

• have met Kaplan Business School’s academic requirements for the course offered
• have met Kaplan Business School’s English language proficiency requirements for the course offered or will have met these requirements prior to commencing study with Kaplan Business School
• are at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement
• are currently working, or have previously worked (within the last 12 months), in the healthcare industry and can demonstrate evidence of this. See Appendix A at the bottom of this page for a list of eligible healthcare categories
• have not previously studied, commenced studies or accepted a Letter of Offer to study with Kaplan Business School; All Kaplan Business School alumni who have successfully completed their programs are eligible to apply for the scholarship
• complete a 500-word personal statement on “How an MBA with a specialisation in Health Services Management will help you achieve success in the future”
• commence their studies in either Trimester 3 2020 or Trimester 1 2021
• not be a recipient of any other Kaplan Business School scholarship, award or promotion.

Selection Criteria:

The scholarships are awarded by Kaplan Business School. Upon review, and on the recommendation of a Selection Committee, Kaplan Business School will award scholarships each trimester to a limited number of students who have demonstrated that they meet the selection criteria to the satisfaction of Kaplan Business School. The decision of the Kaplan Business School Committee will be final.

Application Process

Applications for the 2020 Kaplan Business School Primary Healthcare Leadership Scholarship are offered each Trimester (for Trimester 3, 2020 (November intake) and Trimester 1, 2021 (March intake) and close at the commencement of each Trimester.