Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership
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Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership
Introduction
Are you a professional working in an Iwi, M膩ori organisation, or another body that works with M膩ori communities looking to progress into leadership? Would you like to take on a position of influence within the growing M膩ori economy, currently valued at $40 billion in Aotearoa New Zealand? Do you have a passion for furthering the aspirations of M膩ori and indigenous communities?
This Postgraduate Certificate aims to engage participants in critical analysis of models of indigenous development at an advanced level, preparing students for further study in the area of M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership.
Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership
Why study a Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership at UC?
- Developed in response to growing market demand for managers, governors and other leaders within all spheres of the 'M膩ori sector'.
- Students will gain an academic understanding of the organisational needs of the M膩ori sector and indigenous models of development in Aotearoa New Zealand, Australia, Canada, and the United States.
- Delivered through a culturally appropriate blended learning model.
- Our staff in Aotahi: School of M膩ori and Indigenous Studies operate as a wh膩nau, and we pride ourselves on being accessible, supportive, and engaged with a number of research kaupapa that focus on the advancement of M膩ori development and knowledge.
Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership
Entry requirements
The Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership (PGCertMIL) is open to applicants who have:
- at least three years professional experience in the M膩ori sector; and
- either have a bachelor's degree with a B Grade Point Average in their 300-level majoring courses; or
- been approved by the Head of School.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership or use the .
How to apply
Expressions of interest are welcome throughout the year by contacting the MIL Programme Director. The programme is held in various rohe across Aotearoa New 九州影院each year as we believe it is important to take the programme into our communities.
You will need to enrol via and upload the following documents:
- Personal Statement: a 1,500鈥2,000 word statement that describes your personal experience with and commitment to iwi self-determination, as well as your study goals and expectations from this programme. Please include a scope that describes a project or initiative that you want you pursue during your MIL journey that you believe makes a significant contribution to our community, and how it contributes to Tino Rangatiratanga.
- Curriculum Vitae: this should include any academic history, work history, and relevant experience. This is to establish you are or have been working in a role that contributes to M膩ori interests and aspirations.
- If you also have an undergraduate degree, please upload a scan of your transcript when you enrol. Please note if you should be offered a place on the programme, we will need to sight the original.
For more information, please contact the MIL Programme Director.
Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership
How do I plan my certificate?
The PGCertMIL programme comprises 60 points (two courses). This qualification can only be studied part-time and must be completed within 1 year.
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership.
Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership
Subjects and courses
The following two courses are completed on a part-time basis:
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2024 tuition fee estimate:听$4,092 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate:听$4,338听(60 points)
Please note this qualification is not funded by .
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2024 Special Programme Fee:听$15,450 (60 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee:听$16,200听(60 points)
Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership
Further study
Successful students of this pathway can progress into the Master of M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership, so long as they have not already graduated with the Postgraduate Certificate.
UC also offers the following specialising in M膩ori and Indigenous Studies:
Postgraduate Certificate in M膩ori and Indigenous Leadership
Career opportunities
Graduates of this qualification will be in an ideal position to enhance the leadership capability in organisations working with M膩ori, including Iwi, M膩ori, government, community, and private sector organisations.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
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This qualification is not funded by StudyLink.
