Master of Health Leadership (MHlthLd)
Health Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
An innovative masters qualification for health professionals and graduates seeking to lead, manage, and improve health systems, services, and outcomes. Suitable for those working in, or entering, healthcare, public health, or allied fields.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop leadership skills for health environments
Gain the knowledge and skills needed to lead teams and systems within the health sector, including management and quality improvement.
Understand health systems and services
Analyse health service delivery, health economics, and contemporary challenges in both New Zealand and international health contexts.
About This Course
The Master of Health Leadership (MHlthLd) is designed for professionals aiming to advance their careers in health management, health service improvement, and health leadership. It includes core coursework, elective options, and a substantial applied project. Students can focus studies on topics such as healthcare quality, economics, global health, and digital health. The programme is available as a 120-point or a 180-point taught masters, with timing and entry conditions depending on prior qualifications.
Course Content
- Quality in healthcare
- Health economics
- Global health
- Digital health
- Applied project in health leadership
- Core and elective courses (e.g. HLTHLEAD 701, HLTHLEAD 702, MAORIHTH 701, POPHLTH 705, POPHLTH 722)
- Elective components may be chosen (for 180-point structure)
Entry Requirements
Bachelor's degree in health sciences, public health, commerce, law, arts, or a related discipline
Build towards these roles
Health managementHealth care quality improvementInternational health managementNGO management
Build skills in these industries
HealthPublic HealthHealth Services ManagementHealthcare Leadership
