Why Study "Master of Management (Health)"

The Master of Management (Health) at Toi Ohomai Institute of Technology is a postgraduate Level 9 qualification designed for students who want to develop advanced management, leadership, research and strategic decision-making capabilities within health-related management contexts. The programme combines theoretical study with applied, work-based learning and allows students to develop a Health endorsement. The current course page was updated on 8 September 2026.

• Level of study: NZQF Level 9
• Location: Rotorua, Mokoia Campus
• Study mode: Full-time study is available; part-time study is also available. The course information emphasises applied and work-based learning.
• Duration:
  • Coursework pathway: 18 months full-time
  • Coursework and Thesis pathway: 2 years full-time
• Credits:
  • Coursework pathway: 180 credits
  • Coursework and Thesis pathway: 240 credits
• Current 2027 intakes:
  • 22 February 2027
  • 19 July 2027

Key Benefits

• Develops advanced management and strategic leadership skills applicable to health-related organisations.
• Combines academic learning with practical, work-based application.
• Provides opportunities to undertake advanced applied research.
• Allows students to complete a Health endorsement through selected health-management papers.
• Covers important management areas including human resources, finance, operations, change management and strategic management.
• Designed to support progression into management and leadership roles.
• International students can gain a New Zealand postgraduate qualification at Level 9.
• The programme may also provide an academic foundation for students interested in further research, depending on their chosen pathway.

Program Structure

Students can choose between two Master of Management pathways:

• Master of Management by Coursework – 180 credits, normally 18 months full-time.
  • Management Practice – Critical Analysis and Review
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Finance for Managers
  • Operations Management
  • Change Management
  • Advanced Applied Research Proposal
  • Advanced Applied Research Project – 15 credits
  • Three papers selected from the endorsement list.
• Master of Management by Coursework and Thesis – 240 credits, normally 2 years full-time.
  • Management Practice – Critical Analysis and Review
  • Strategic Human Resource Management
  • Finance for Managers
  • Operations Management
  • Change Management
  • Research Methodology – 30 credits
  • Thesis – 90 credits
  • Three papers selected from the endorsement list.
• The Health endorsement includes:
  • Leadership in Health Care
  • Governance and Management in Health Care
  • Work-Integrated Project
• To receive an endorsement, two of the three selected endorsement papers must be from the same endorsement area.
• Most papers are worth 15 credits unless otherwise specified.

Discipline / Specialisation

The programme is primarily focused on management, with a Health specialisation/endorsement.

• Health management
• Leadership in health care
• Governance and management in health care
• Work-integrated health management practice
• Strategic management
• Human resource management
• Finance and operations management
• Organisational change
• Applied management research

The Health endorsement is available within the 180-credit Coursework and 240-credit Coursework and Thesis pathways.

Programme Highlights

• Qualification level: NZQF Level 9
• Award: Master of Management, with or without endorsement
• Health endorsement available through the designated health papers.
• Campus: Mokoia Campus, Rotorua.
• 2027 start dates currently listed: 22 February and 19 July.
• Flexible study options include full-time and part-time study.
• The programme incorporates applied research and workplace-focused learning.
• Students may receive an additional postgraduate qualification during progression where the relevant requirements are met, including the Postgraduate Diploma in Management and Postgraduate Certificate in Management.

For international students, the currently published indicative tuition fees for the international course list are NZD $36,270–$48,672, depending on the pathway selected. The course-specific page separately displays domestic fees of NZD $12,301–$16,402 and states that 2027 fees are still to be confirmed, so international applicants should confirm the final tuition amount with Toi Ohomai before enrolment.

Scholarships may be available through Toi Ohomai; the course page does not currently identify a scholarship specifically attached to the Master of Management (Health), so international students should check the institute's current scholarship offerings when applying.

Career Outcomes

Graduates may pursue management and leadership positions in health-related and broader organisational settings. Career opportunities specifically listed by Toi Ohomai include:

• Team Leader
• Quality Manager
• Case Manager
• Health Care Manager
• Business Owner

The combination of health-management knowledge, strategic management, research and applied learning may also support progression into roles involving health-service management, quality improvement, organisational leadership and management-related project work.

Visa Requirements (International Students)

International students normally need a New Zealand Fee Paying Student Visa to study this programme. Students need an offer of place from an approved education provider and must demonstrate that they can pay their tuition fees and support themselves financially during their study.

• Proof of enrolment/offer of place from Toi Ohomai.
• Evidence of sufficient funds for tuition fees.
• Evidence of living expenses.
• Immigration New Zealand currently requires tertiary students studying for one year or more to demonstrate NZD $20,000 per year for living costs, or NZD $1,667 per month where study is shorter than one year.
• Acceptable evidence may include bank statements, scholarship evidence, education-loan documentation or acceptable sponsorship evidence.
• Students must have acceptable medical/travel insurance as required by their education provider and visa conditions.
• Depending on visa conditions, a Fee Paying Student Visa can allow eligible students to work up to 25 hours per week during study and full-time during scheduled holidays.

Latest Updates / Special Requirements

• The Toi Ohomai course page was last updated on 8 September 2026.
• The latest listed international-course information shows the Master of Management (Health) with a next international intake of November 2026 and indicative international tuition of NZD $36,270–$48,672; however, the individual course page currently lists the next course starts as 22 February 2027 and 19 July 2027. Applicants should therefore confirm the intake applicable to their international application before submitting it.
• The 2027 course fees on the individual course page have not yet been confirmed.
• Minimum English requirement: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall, with no band below 6.0, or an accepted equivalent English proficiency outcome.
• Coursework entry generally requires an undergraduate degree with at least a New Zealand B- average at Level 7 plus at least one year of practical/professional experience and two written references; alternatively, applicants may qualify through a Bachelor Honours degree or a 120-credit Level 8 postgraduate diploma.
• The Coursework and Thesis pathway requires an undergraduate degree.
• Special entry may be considered for applicants who do not meet the standard academic requirements but can demonstrate their ability to achieve the programme outcomes.
• Applicants should provide academic transcripts for their tertiary-level qualifications.
• Students are invited to an information session to discuss course content, career goals and the most appropriate pathway.