Master of Health Leadership - Health Management

Postgraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants for postgraduate programs usually need a bachelor's degree or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution. The entry requirement may specify a minimum score of 60% or higher in the previous academic degree.

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.5 or 7.0, with no band below 6.
• TOEFL: Overall score of 90 with no individual section below 21.
• PTE: Overall score of 58, with a minimum of 50 in each section.

Students must provide:

• academic marksheets & transcripts
• letters of recommendation
• a personal statement - SOP
• passport
• other supporting documents as required by the university.

Work experience: Some postgraduate courses may require relevant work experience in the field.

It is important to note that meeting the minimum entry requirements does not guarantee admission, as the university considers factors such as availability of places and competition for the program. Additionally, some courses may have higher entry requirements or additional selection criteria, such as interviews or portfolio submissions.

The University of Auckland offers various scholarships specifically designed to support and encourage international students in their academic pursuits. These scholarships aim to attract high-achieving students from around the world and provide financial assistance to help them achieve their educational goals at the university.

Merit-Based Scholarships: The University of Auckland offers merit-based scholarships recognizing academic excellence. These scholarships are awarded to students with outstanding academic achievements in their previous studies, supporting them throughout their undergraduate or postgraduate programs.

Need-Based Grants: For students facing financial challenges, the university provides need-based grants to assist with tuition fees or living expenses. These grants aim to ensure that deserving students have the opportunity to pursue their education without financial constraints.

Research Scholarships: The university also offers research scholarships for international students interested in pursuing research-based programs. These scholarships support students engaged in innovative research projects and contribute to the university's academic research endeavors.

Country-Specific Awards: Additionally, the University of Auckland provides scholarships specifically designated for students from certain countries. These awards aim to promote cultural diversity and international collaboration by attracting students from diverse geographical backgrounds.

Graduates specializing in Health Management from the Master of Health Leadership program at the University of Auckland have various career pathways in healthcare management, policy, and administration.

1. Health Services Manager/Administrator: Roles involve overseeing healthcare facilities, managing operations, budgets, and ensuring the efficient delivery of healthcare services while maintaining compliance with regulations.

2. Healthcare Consultant: Opportunities exist as consultants, advising healthcare organizations on strategic planning, process optimization, or implementing innovative healthcare solutions to enhance efficiency.

3. Health Policy Analyst: Careers involve analyzing healthcare policies, evaluating their impact, and contributing expertise to healthcare policy development at government agencies or NGOs.

4. Healthcare Project Manager: Roles in project management involve overseeing healthcare projects, managing timelines, resources, and coordinating interdisciplinary teams for successful project completion.

5. Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager: Opportunities exist to manage quality improvement initiatives, implementing evidence-based practices, and ensuring continuous quality enhancement within healthcare organizations.

6. Healthcare Financial Manager: Careers involve managing financial aspects of healthcare organizations, budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring financial sustainability while adhering to regulations.

7. Population Health Manager: Roles involve focusing on community health, planning and implementing programs to address public health concerns, and collaborating with various stakeholders for community well-being.

8. Healthcare Operations Analyst: Opportunities exist to analyze healthcare operations data, identify inefficiencies, and recommend strategies for improving operational processes and resource allocation.

9. Healthcare Facility Planner: Careers involve planning and optimizing healthcare facilities, considering factors like space utilization, patient flow, and resource allocation for enhanced service delivery.

10. Healthcare Policy Advisor: Roles involve advising policymakers on healthcare reforms, contributing to policy development, and advocating for improvements in healthcare systems.