Master of Health Leadership
Health Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
An innovative master's programme for health professionals and graduates, the Master of Health Leadership equips students to drive improvements in the experiences of patients, populations, and health service operations.
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NZQA Level 9 Certification (120 Credits)
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$ENQUIRE
Interested in this course? Enquire now for Domestic & International pricing
This course starts anytime
NZQA Level 9 Certification (120 Credits)
Post Grad
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop leadership skills for health systems
Gain advanced knowledge and practical capabilities to lead, manage, and improve health services and systems.
Drive quality improvement in healthcare
Understand and apply principles of quality assurance, patient safety, and evidence-based management in health settings.
What You're Signing Up For
The Master of Health Leadership (MHlthLd) is designed for current and aspiring health professionals and graduates from various fields who want to lead improvements in health systems. The programme covers topics such as quality in healthcare, health economics, global health, and digital health, and prepares graduates for careers in health management, quality improvement, and international health leadership. The qualification can be completed as a 120- or 180-point taught master's degree and includes a substantial applied project in health leadership.
Course Content
- Leadership in health care (HLTHLEAD 701)
- Healthcare management (HLTHLEAD 702)
- Māori health (MAORIHTH 701)
- Health systems and policy (POPLHLTH 705)
- Applied project in health leadership (HLTHLEAD 755A/B)
- Health economics
- Global health and digital health
- Elective courses (for 180-point option)
What you need to know first
Relevant bachelor's degree or equivalent in health sciences, public health, commerce, law, arts, or related disciplines
Work experience in health sector may be considered advantageous or required
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