Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management – PGDipHSM
Business & Management
A course by
Massey University
A postgraduate qualification for health and disability sector professionals wishing to develop advanced skills for health service management roles. Ideal for those seeking career progression or considering further study in health service management.
NZ$39,840
inc GST
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Core skills this course teaches
Analyse contemporary health service management issues
Examine and critically analyse current and emerging challenges in health service management across systems, policy, and economics.
Apply management frameworks and tools
Use research-led frameworks, tools and practices to address issues in health service management and improve healthcare delivery.
About This Course
The Postgraduate Diploma in Health Service Management (PGDipHSM) at Massey University is for current and aspiring health sector managers and clinical leaders seeking to advance their knowledge and skills for leadership positions. The qualification covers topics such as health systems management, policy, economics, information management, digital health, and research, focusing on relevant contemporary and global issues. Courses directly address the needs of the sector, supporting both independent work and effective teamwork, and are research-led and industry-focused. Graduates can credit the diploma toward a Master of Health Service Management subject to grade requirements.
Course Content
- Health systems management (NZ and international care system comparisons)
- Health information management and digital health
- Organisational leadership and change management
- Health law and policy
- Contemporary issues in health service management
- Health research design and method
- Health economics
- Communication skills (oral and written)
- Professional practice applied project
Entry Requirements
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification
Build towards these roles
General management roles in the health sectorHuman resources management in health organisationsOperations management in health or disability servicesHealth information and digital health managementClinical leadership roles in DHBs, PHOs and NGOs
Build skills in these industries
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