Health Management Major - Bachelor of Health Science

Want a career in the business management side of the health sector? Study the Health Management major in the AUT Bachelor of Health Science degree.

Health management is becoming increasingly important. There are more and more Primary Health Organisations (PHOs) offering one-stop-shop services. But these complex health service providers need skilled people looking after the administration and management side.

One patient can have multiple healthcare requirements, and as a health management graduate you ensure all their needs are met. You work with patients and their family/whānau in planning, decision-making and management roles.

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This is part of the Bachelor of Health Science.

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You develop the skills to work within health management at national, local and inter-professional levels. These include foundation knowledge of human health and the health sector, as well as communication, teamwork, advocacy, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.

Year 1

Semester 1 courses

In the first semester all students study the same four courses (HEAL504, HEAL505, HEAL506 and HEAL507) to help you develop an in-depth understanding of general healthcare, learning alongside other health science students. You can study these four courses at the North Campus, South Campus or online.

Instead of the course HEAL507 Health and Environment you can also study MAOH501 Hauora Māori and Environment, but do note that this is an on-campus course at the North or South Campus, and you’ll have to attend your classes in person.

Semester 2 courses

Year 2

Semester 1 courses

Semester 2 courses

Year 3

Semester 1 courses

Semester 2 courses

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.

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Year 1

Semester 1 courses (starting in July)

In the first year all students study the same four courses (HEAL504, HEAL505, HEAL506 and HEAL507) to help you develop an in-depth understanding of general healthcare, learning alongside other health science students. You can study these four courses at the North Campus, South Campus or online.

Instead of the course HEAL507 Health and Environment you can also study MAOH501 Hauora Māori and Environment, but do note that this is an on-campus course at the City Campus, and you’ll have to attend your classes in person.

Semester 2 courses (starting in February)

Year 2

Semester 1 courses (starting in July)

Semester 2 courses (starting in February)

Year 3

Semester 1 courses (starting in July)

Semester 2 courses (starting in February)

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.

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Workplace experience in the Health Management major

At the heart of your final year is the Health Practice Cooperative course, 150 hours of workplace experience in organisations where you can put into practice the management skills you have learnt. Recent placements have included:

  • ACC
  • Ember services
  • AUT Integrated Health
  • South Seas Healthcare Clinic
  • Auckland Council
  • Southern Cross Group
  • Health, Quality and Safety Commission
  • Odyssey
  • Village Cooperative
  • WMDHB
  • Whanau Ora
  • Health Economics Consulting
  • Oceania Healthcare

You may also be able to work on one of several research, teaching and innovation projects.

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Skills you will develop

The outcomes for graduates of the Bachelor of Health Science in Health Management are outlined in the Graduate Profile below.

Graduate Profile

District health boards and other Crown agencies, along with private healthcare providers, including:

  • Quality coordinator
  • Care coordinator
  • Clinical records administrator
  • Practice coordinator
  • People and performance service manager
  • Primary health team support
  • Patient coordinator
  • Medical records administrator
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Health Management

Key features
  • Focuses on the business management side of health
  • The only bachelor’s degree in health management by a New Zealand university
  • Includes 150 hours of workplace experience in the health sector
  • Offered at the South Campus
  • Part-time study options available
  • Two intakes a year: start in Feb or July
See yourself as
  • Passionate about the business of health
  • Confident working with a diverse range of people
  • A decision-maker and problem-solver
  • Good at managing people

The information on this page was correct at time of publication. For a comprehensive overview of AUT qualifications, please refer to the Academic Calendar.