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 diverse career opportunities in healthcare administration, policy, and management.

1. Healthcare Administrator/Manager: Roles involve overseeing healthcare facilities, managing operations, budgets, and ensuring the efficient delivery of healthcare services while adhering to regulations and quality standards.

2. Health Policy Analyst: Opportunities exist to analyze healthcare policies, evaluate their impact, and contribute expertise to healthcare policy development at government agencies, think tanks, or NGOs.

3. Healthcare Consultant: Careers involve providing advisory services to healthcare organizations on strategic planning, process optimization, or implementing innovative healthcare solutions to improve efficiency.

4. Health Services Manager: Roles involve managing specific healthcare services or departments within healthcare facilities, ensuring smooth operations and quality patient care delivery.

5. Healthcare Project Manager: Opportunities exist in project management, overseeing healthcare projects, managing timelines, resources, and coordinating interdisciplinary teams for successful project completion.

6. Healthcare Financial Manager: Careers involve managing financial aspects of healthcare organizations, budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring financial sustainability while complying with 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. Health Informatics Specialist: Opportunities exist in managing health information systems, ensuring data security, and utilizing technology to improve healthcare delivery and management.

9. Healthcare Quality Improvement Manager: Careers involve managing quality improvement initiatives, implementing evidence-based practices, and ensuring continuous quality enhancement within healthcare organizations.

10. Healthcare Operations Analyst: Roles involve analyzing healthcare operations data, identifying inefficiencies, and recommending strategies for improving operational processes and resource allocation.