Transform data to change lives Join this unique qualification to become a leading, sought-after analyst and disseminator of critical health-related data. What is it Like? Massey’s Master of Analytics (Health) will equip you with the technical and critical thinking skills needed to transform data into information that can be used as evidence for making policy development and business decisions within health-related industries. This programme has a unique focus on learning how to utilise a multi-system, multi-sector approach to answering national-level health and wellbeing questions. In demand by employers This programme has been developed in conjunction with the health industry. It reflects the internationally increased focus on the analysis of big health ere is a huge amount of data being collected in the health sector, but a gap remains in the shortage of qualified people to analyse and turn this into meaningful information that can be used to improve our health services and outcomes. Your new skills will be highly sought-after by a wide range of employers. Progress your career You may come from an information technology /data science background and have found yourself in a role in the health sector. Or you may be in a health-related role (or have a health-related qualification), but wish to gain in-depth skills in analysis of data. This qualification will help you gain the competencies you need to progress your career. What will you learn? You will gain a thorough understanding of the nature of the wider health and social context in order to identify the most appropriate problem to address. Then how to develop public health research methodology that produces meaningful results for health professionals. You will hone your critical thinking skills and be able to independently develop health-related research programmes . You will be able to project manage data, from collection through to clearly conveying complex ideas or results to a non-professional audience. Privacy of data is a high-profile issue, especially in the health sector. Fundamental to the research work expected of MAnalyt (Health) graduates is an expectation that they understand the wider legal and ethical systems in which public health operates. Careers Internationally there is clear demand for people with specific health analytics skills. This is predicted to grow. Employment in the general workforce in New Zealand is predicted to grow by around 2% to 2018. Those in areas related directly to health analytics (e.g., ICT management, health services management, health analysts) are projected to grow by up to 5.3% and by 7.2% in Australia. Potential roles After completing this qualification, potential roles include: consultant business analyst investment specialist customer insights officer database analyst business insight executive supply management specialist. Courses Part One Compulsory courses 158.739 Introduction to Analytics 161.762 Multivariate Analysis for Big Data 161.777 Practical Data Mining 178.724 Applied Econometric Methods Health Specialisation subject courses 250.701 Quantitative Methods in Public Health 250.702 Systems Thinking and Analysis 250.703 Health Communication Part Two 115.801 Applied Analytics Project Or 115.802 Applied Analytics Project Part 1 And 115.803 Applied Analytics Project Part 2.