Health Leadership
Health Studies
A course by
University of Auckland
Gain an understanding of healthcare systems—including the social, cultural, political, and economic issues affecting health policy and management—and learn how to lead change in the health sector.
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Understand healthcare systems
Gain a foundational understanding of the structure and operation of healthcare systems, and the factors that influence them.
Lead and effect change in health
Develop leadership skills to effect positive change in health settings.
Analyse health policy and management issues
Evaluate the impact of social, cultural, political, and economic issues on health policy and management.
What You're Signing Up For
Health Leadership at the University of Auckland provides a comprehensive look into the complexities of healthcare systems and the factors influencing health policy, management, and leadership. Topics include quality in healthcare, healthcare economics, public health, and health informatics. The programme is designed for those seeking to improve patient experiences, enhance community health, and drive change in health services, offering access to expert teaching and research in collaboration with New Zealand’s largest tertiary hospital.
Course Content
- Healthcare systems overview
- Social, cultural, political and economic factors in health
- Health policy and management
- Quality in healthcare
- Healthcare economics
- Public health principles
- Health informatics
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Health
Healthcare Management
Public Health
Future employment opportunities might be
Health management
Healthcare quality improvement
Leadership roles in health services
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