Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Health)
Business & Management
A course by
Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology
Advance your management career in the health sector with this applied, work-based postgraduate diploma. Learn advanced management, strategy, and critical analysis, with opportunities to specialise in health leadership.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Mokoia Campus, Rotorua
It will take a total of 1 year
Core skills this course teaches
Apply advanced management knowledge and skills
Use advanced scholarly and practical management frameworks to address and solve complex challenges in business and health contexts.
Conduct independent strategic analysis
Carry out critical enquiry, systematic research, and strategic analysis to inform decision-making in management.
Specialise in health sector management
Develop specialised skills in leadership, governance, and management tailored to the health care sector.
What You're Signing Up For
The Postgraduate Diploma in Management (Health) at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is designed for those seeking advanced knowledge and practice in management with an option to specialise in health. The course blends theoretical study with immersive, practical assessments and real-world problem-solving. You'll develop scholarly research skills, extend managerial capabilities and gain the expertise required to address complex challenges in business and health environments. The programme incorporates a kaitiakitanga framework, reflecting Māori, Pacific, and inclusive values. Completion enables graduates to move directly into employment or continue to Masters-level study.
Course Content
- Management Practice - Critical Analysis and Review
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Finance for Managers
- Operations Management
- Change Management
- Advanced Applied Research Proposal
- Leadership in Health Care (elective)
- Governance and Management in Health Care (elective)
- Work-Integrated Project (elective)
What you need to know first
Undergraduate degree with honours, or a postgraduate certificate
Graduate diploma in business, management, or equivalent
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or equivalent
Special admission on demonstration of equivalent capability
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Business
Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Team Leader
Quality Manager
Case Manager
Health Care Manager
Business Owner
Known for hands-on, industry-aligned education, Toi Ohomai focuses on giving learners real skills that lead to real outcomes. With strong employer connections, supportive teaching, and clear pathways across certificates, diplomas, and degrees, it’s a place where learning stays relevant and confidence grows over time. Programmes span trades, construction, business, health, creative industries, technology, and primary industries, helping learners build experience and momentum for whatever comes next.