The Diploma in Management (Healthcare) Level 7 is aimed at those aged 20 and above who are moving into careers in healthcare management and current health professionals working in a management, policy or analysis role who wish to gain advanced knowledge and skills in the management of elder healthcare facilities.

The Diploma in Management (Level 7) programme will enable the progressive development of competencies to enable students to work effectively as managers in contexts relevant to their previous experience and qualifications

The aim of this qualification is to:

• Produce highly-valued and in-demand graduates with national and international appeal, capable of integrating knowledge and skills in applied ways.
• Provide opportunities and capabilities to enable further academic and vocational study.
• Produce graduates who exhibit ethical, responsible and sustainable professional attributes who are aware of the needs of communities including Maori.
• Create opportunities for graduates to develop inquiring, critical, analytical, reflective, and independent modes of thinking as well as explore areas of individual interest.