QUALIFICATION
Master’s Degree (NZQA Level 9, 180 credits)
Duration
1 year
Location
Auckland
Fees
NZD 48,500
Entry Score
IELTS: Academic 6.5
Next Intake
February & July
Programme Overview
The Master of Management (Healthcare) at ICL Graduate Business School is an applied NZQA Level 9 qualification designed to address the complex operational and administrative demands of modern health environments. Grounded in contemporary health service frameworks, the program combines core organizational leadership and digital health innovation with a supervised applied project focused on solving healthcare system challenges.
Note: Graduates of this program gain an advanced Level 9 qualification that qualifies international students to apply for a Post-Study Work Visa (PSWV) in New Zealand.
Programme Structure & Core Formats
The 180-credit qualification consists of eight taught papers (15 credits each) plus a major capstone project (60 credits):
- Healthcare Operations & Governance Coursework (120 Credits): Broad-spectrum focus on governance, public health policy, digital healthcare systems, and organizational transformation.
- Applied Research Capstone (60 Credits): An extensive industry-focused applied research project addressing real-world operational or strategic problems in healthcare management.
What You'll Study
The curriculum integrates healthcare systems, policy, and business frameworks:
- 8281: Business Professionalism (15 credits)
- 8535: Healthcare Governance and Systems (15 credits)
- 8536: The New Zealand Social and Political Environment in Healthcare Management (15 credits)
- 8537: Health Informatics and Innovation (15 credits)
- 8260: Business Transformation (15 credits)
- 8271: Māori Business Leadership Models (15 credits)
- 8542: Research Methods (15 credits)
- 9201: Global Business Management (15 credits)
- Applied Healthcare Project / Thesis (60 credits)
Why Choose This Programme?
- Healthcare-Specific Business Focus: Bridges clinical understanding with corporate, financial, and regulatory health management expertise.
- Flexible Course Options: Acceleration options allow students to finish in 12 months (3 trimesters) or spread studies over 16 months (4 trimesters).
- Central Auckland Campus: Located in downtown Auckland, providing access to major healthcare organizations, District Health Board networks, and private clinic headquarters.
Career Pathways
| Sector | Roles |
|---|---|
| Health Operations & Admin | Healthcare Facility Manager, Health Service Manager, Clinical Department Manager |
| Policy & Health Systems | Health Policy Analyst, Health Informatics Consultant, Quality Assurance Manager |
| Care Facilities & Private Sector | Retirement Village Operations Director, Medical Practice Manager |
Entry Requirements
- Academic Minimums: Bachelor's degree (Level 7) in business or health, or an unrelated bachelor's degree supported by relevant healthcare experience.
- Device Requirement: Students must bring their own personal laptop/device for coursework and informatics modules.
- Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.5 (no sub-band < 6.0), PTE 58, or TOEFL iBT 79.
