Leadership and Management - Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
Study the AUT Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Leadership and Management to further your understanding of leadership and management in the health sector in as little as one semester.
The leadership and management courses are open to all qualified health professionals. You may be able to credit 60 points towards further study at postgraduate diploma or master's level. It's a great postgraduate study option if you have been out of study for some time, or are unsure if postgraduate study is for you.
This is part of the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science.
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You need a total of 60 points to complete the Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science in Leadership and Management qualification.
Complete the following course
Semester 1 course
And choose three of*
Semester 1 courses
- HEAL821 Clinical Governance and Quality (30 points)
- HEAL837 Health Policy Applied (15 points)
- HEAL845 Professional Supervision (30 points)# (not offered in 2026)
- HEAL858 Exponential Health Technologies (15 points)
- HEAL859 Digital Health Disruption (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL818 Leadership and Management II (15 points)
- HEAL819 Interprofessional Practice Innovation (15 points) (not offered in 2026)
- HEAL860 Digital Health Leadership (15 points)
- HEAL861 Digital Health and the Future of Work (15 points)
Or other relevant postgraduate health science courses with the approval of the programme leader
*Choose three 15-point courses or one 30-point course and one 15-point course.
# Course has special requirements
Further your understanding of leadership and management in the health sector with a focus on digital health.
Complete the following course
Semester 1 course
And choose two of
Semester 1 course
- HEAL858 Exponential Health Technologies (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL860 Digital Health Leadership (15 points)
- HEAL861 Digital Health and the Future of Work (15 points)
And choose one of
Semester 1 courses
- HEAL821 Clinical Governance & Quality (30 points)
- HEAL837 Health Policy Applied (15 points)
- HEAL845 Professional Supervision (30 points) (not offered in 2026)
- HEAL859 Digital Health Disruption (15 points)
Semester 2 courses
- HEAL818 Leadership and Management II (15 points)
- HEAL819 Interprofessional Practice Innovation (15 points) (not offered in 2026)
Or other relevant postgraduate health science courses with the approval of the programme leader
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Practice as a health professional in New Zealand is governed by legislation and a number of ‘Responsible Authorities’ (such as the NZ Psychologist Board, Physiotherapy Board and the Nursing Council who register practitioners). Overseas qualified health professionals who wish to practise in New Zealand should communicate directly with the relevant Responsible Authority. Qualifications recognised for professional registration at AUT are undergraduate; study at postgraduate level is not considered equivalent recognition for NZ Board certification.
- Focused on leadership and management for the health sector
- Open to all qualified health professionals
- Flexible study options, including on-campus block courses and online learning
- Staff who are internationally recognised as experts in this field
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