Case Management Major - Bachelor of Health Science
Study the Case Management major in the Bachelor of Health Science degree and gain the skills for non-clinical case management roles, working with clinicians, clients and families to develop and oversee a plan of care.
Ageing populations and more people living with long-term conditions mean there’s a need for a co-ordinated approach to healthcare. Currently there aren’t enough health professionals with the skills to support such an approach. The Case Management major addresses this need.
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This is part of the Bachelor of Health Science.
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You learn to carry out core management processes including assessments, planning, implementation, co-ordination and evaluation. You also learn to advocate for policies and environments that support quality rehabilitation.
While this major is predominantly offered at the North Campus, some of the courses you study may be offered at the City or South Campus. To view timetables and see at which campus courses are offered use our course search. If the room for your course starts with A, that means it’s held at the North Campus (Akoranga). If it starts with M, it’s held at the South Campus (Manukau) and if it starts with W, it's held at the City Campus (Waihorotiu).
Year 1
Semester 1 courses
- HEAL506 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication (15 points)
- HEAL512 Te Tiriti Ora (15 points)
- HEAL513 Introduction to Healthcare Systems and Practice (15 points)
- HEAL514 Understanding Human Body Systems (15 points)
In the first semester all students study the same four courses to help you develop an in-depth understanding of general healthcare, learning alongside other health science students.
If you started before 2026
If you started your studies in the Bachelor of Health Science in Case Management in 2025 or earlier, the courses you need to complete may be a little different. Find out what courses you need to take to complete your qualification if you started in 2025 or earlier.
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL502 Medical Terminology (15 points)
- HEAL605 Advocacy & Dispute Resolution in Health & Human Services (15 points)
- HEAL611 Principles of Wellness (15 points)
- Plus choose one elective or minor course
Year 2
Semester 1 courses
- HEAL503 Health Records Management (15 points)
- HEAL606 Long Term Conditions (15 points)
- Plus choose two elective or minor courses
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL610 Methods of Research and Enquiry (15 points)
- HEAL723 Health Coaching (15 points)
- Plus choose two elective or minor courses
Year 3
Semester 1 courses
- HEAL721 Case Management Practice (15 points)
- HLAW701 Health Law and Policy (15 points)
- Plus choose:
- One elective or minor course; and
- One optional course*
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL708 Professional Practice and Ethics (15 points)
- HPRM702 Health Practice Cooperative (30 points) OR choose two optional courses*
- Plus choose one optional course*
Optional courses you can choose from
- HEAL704 Quality in the Health Sector (15 points)
- HEAL706 Special Topic (15 points)
- MAOH701 Māori Health Promotion (15 points)
- MAOH702 Applied Primary Māori Mental Health (15 points)
- OCTY701 Enabling Systems Change (15 points)
Include a minor in your degree
We recommend that you include a minor as part of your degree. You can choose from a range of minors across AUT - from education, business and health promotion, to history, New Zealand Sign Language and human resource management. Your minor will be listed on your academic transcript when you graduate. Alternatively, we can help you choose individual elective courses.
Study planner for this programme
Download our study planner to see what your studies could look like in the Bachelor of Health Science in Case Management.
Year 1
Semester 1 courses (starting in July)
- HEAL506 Knowledge, Enquiry and Communication (15 points)
- HEAL512 Te Tiriti Ora (15 points)
- HEAL513 Introduction to Healthcare Systems and Practice (15 points)
- HEAL514 Understanding Human Body Systems (15 points)
In the first semester all students study the same four courses to help you develop an in-depth understanding of general healthcare, learning alongside other health science students.
If you started before 2026
If you started your studies in the Bachelor of Health Science in Case Management in 2025 or earlier, the courses you need to complete may be a little different. Find out what courses you need to take to complete your qualification if you started in 2025 or earlier.
Semester 2 courses (starting in February)
- HEAL502 Medical Terminology (15 points)
- HEAL606 Long Term Conditions (15 points)
- Plus choose two elective or minor courses
Year 2
Semester 1 courses (starting in July)
- HEAL503 Health Records Management (15 points)
- HEAL605 Advocacy & Dispute Resolution in Health & Human Services (15 points)
- HEAL611 Principles of Wellness (15 points)
- Plus choose one elective or minor course
Semester 2 courses (starting in February)
- HEAL610 Methods of Research and Enquiry (15 points)
- HEAL721 Case Management Practice (15 points)
- HLAW701 Health Law and Policy (15 points)
- Plus choose one elective or minor course
Year 3
Semester 1 courses (starting in July)
- HEAL723 Health Coaching (15 points)
- HPRM702 Health Practice Cooperative (30 points) OR choose two optional courses*
- Plus choose one elective or minor course
Semester 2 courses (starting in February)
- HEAL708 Professional Practice and Ethics (15 points)
- Plus choose:
- One elective or minor course; and
- Two optional courses*
Optional courses you can choose from
- HEAL704 Quality in the Health Sector (15 points)
- HEAL706 Special Topic (15 points)
- MAOH701 Māori Health Promotion (15 points)
- MAOH702 Applied Primary Māori Mental Health (15 points)
- OCTY701 Enabling Systems Change (15 points)
Include a minor in your degree
We recommend that you include a minor as part of your degree. You can choose from a range of minors across AUT - from education, business and health promotion, to history, New Zealand Sign Language and human resource management. Your minor will be listed on your academic transcript when you graduate. Alternatively, we can help you choose individual elective courses.
Study planner for this programme
Download our study planner to see what your studies could look like in the Bachelor of Health Science in Case Management.
Workplace experience
Final-year students have the option to do the Health Practice Cooperative course, 150 hours of workplace experience in organisations where you can put into practice the skills you have learnt. Recent student placements have been at Lifewise NZ, South Seas Healthcare and AUT Integrated Health.
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- ACC (recovery coordinator and recovery partner roles)
- Community support worker for people with mental health conditions
- Health navigation roles in Māori and Pacific providers like South Seas
- Case managers for private insurance companies
- Whanau Ora health navigator roles
- Employment services consultant
- Care manager for disabled people
- Community connector
- Health coach in primary healthcare settings
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Other undergraduate study options
Majors in this degree
- Counselling
- Health Management
- Paramedicine
- Perioperative Practice
- Psychology
- Public and Environmental Health
- No major (tailor the degree to your interests and career goals)
Other health science degrees
Postgraduate study options
- Developed to address the needs of the health sector
- Part-time study options available
- Two intakes a year: start in Feb or July
- Offered at the North Campus, but includes some courses held at the City or South Campus
- Collaborative
- A skilled communicator
- Interested in supporting individuals and their families
- Passionate about helping people living with a long-term condition or experiencing disability
The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.