About the programme
The Master of Management (Healthcare) is an NZQF Level 9 degree at ICL Graduate Business School that develops managers and leaders for the healthcare sector. It is worth 180 credits and takes 12 or 16 months.
The curriculum is mapped to the competency framework of the Australasian College of Health Service Management (ACHSM), the professional body that sets standards for health service management in Australia and New Zealand. That framework stresses leadership, communication, strategic thinking and ethical governance, and the programme is built around the same capabilities. The qualification is approved by NZQA.
It follows on from undergraduate study in business or a related field, and relevant work experience is also accepted. Classic management and leadership theory is combined with specialist knowledge of healthcare management, covering both New Zealand-specific and international contexts. Healthcare papers deal with governance and health systems, the social and political environment of healthcare in New Zealand, and health informatics and innovation.
The curriculum consists of eight 15-credit papers and a 60-credit applied project. The longer option runs over four 16-week trimesters and the shorter over three. It suits people aiming to run medical centres, aged care facilities, health services and projects. Students must bring their own laptop or tablet.
Graduates should be able to build an engaged team culture and prepare plans and strategies that improve outcomes in healthcare organisations.
Entry requirements
- A bachelor's degree or graduate diploma in a business-related subject from a recognised institution, with full transcripts
- Or evidence of relevant knowledge and skills gained through work or professional experience in business or a related area
- Or a bachelor's degree in another discipline combined with relevant professional experience
- International students: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, achieved in one sitting within the past two years, or an equivalent NZQA-recognised test
What you study
- 8230 Organisational Behaviour, Leadership and Change
- 8281 Business Professionalism
- 8535 Healthcare Governance and Systems
- 8536 The New Zealand Social and Political Environment in Healthcare Management
- 8537 Health Informatics and Innovation
- 8542 Research Methods
- 9230 Contemporary Leadership and Management
- 9203 Project Management
- 9537 Applied Project (60 credits)
Careers after graduation
- Care home manager or care home operations manager
- Practice manager or medical centre business manager
- General manager or operations manager in healthcare
- Health service development manager
- Care coordinator
- Facilities manager or property and asset manager in aged care
- Contracts and procurement manager in health
Post-study work visa
Up to 3 years
Depends on the qualification, the length of study and other Immigration New Zealand requirements.
This description is based on the official programme page, checked on 09/09/2026. Ask an NIU adviser about fees and intake dates — the programme page on the ICL Graduate Business School website