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Academic level: Level 7
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Programme credits: 120 Credits
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Delivery method: Online study
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Programme cost:$5,995 NZ Domestic
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Student loan - AvailableStudent loans and eligibility
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Time limit: Maximum completion timeWithin 3 years of your first enrolment
The online Graduate Diploma in Mental Health Sector Leadership prepares you to work within the rapidly transforming mental health sector as a confident, competent responsive and collaborative leader. It will help you understand the complexity of the sector and allow you to develop a range of strategies for engaging with people who use mental health services.
All you need is an undergraduate degree* in a relevant field, or professional experience in the sector to the satisfaction of the Programme Leader.
*If you have completed the Bachelor of Social Health and Wellbeing with Open Polytechnic you are unable to enrol in this programme
What you will learn
When you graduate with this qualification you will be able to:
- Demonstrate leadership within health and wellbeing organisations, which includes a commitment to best practice, on-going professional development, and effectively managing risk.
- Demonstrate leadership within the community, which includes advocating for social justice and change; supporting inclusion, choice and control; and challenging stigma and discrimination.
- Work co-operatively and collaboratively in teams and across services in a health and wellbeing context.
- Critically evaluate information and apply appropriate models of health and wellbeing to inform innovative, evidence-based practice.
- Understand organisational budgeting, financial planning, service design and evaluation for the health and wellbeing sector, in the context of competing political, social and organisational demands.
Career opportunities
When you complete this qualification, you could work as a support manager or team leader, care manager, health educator or promoter, service coordinator, public health manager, case manager, programme coordinator, or policy development lead.
Not sure what to study? Our Student Advisors can help you choose a qualification and plan your study so you can reach your goals.
Get help to plan your study
Get in touch on freephone 0508 650 200 or CustomerServices@openpolytechnic.ac.nz.