Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
Are you a professional working in an Iwi, Māori organisation, or another body that works with Māori communities, looking to progress into leadership? Would you like to take on a position of influence within the growing Māori economy, currently valued at $40 billion in Aotearoa New Zealand? Do you have a passion for furthering the aspirations of Māori and indigenous communities?
This applied professional programme aims to equip the next generation of leaders across a wide variety of sectors with the skills, knowledge, and attributes necessary to advance the aspirations of Iwi Māori and other indigenous peoples, whether it be in a social, cultural, environmental, political, or commercial context.
Why study a Māori and Indigenous Leadership at UC?
- Developed in response to growing market demand for managers, governors and other leaders within all spheres of the 'Māori sector'.
- You will go on a research tour either internationally or within Aotearoa New Zealand to analyse development strategies within their cultural context and develop alternative models and approaches to Indigenous development.
- Advance your theoretical and applied skills, by conducting both a research project and an internship in a relevant community or organisation.
- Highly customisable, with the ability to specialise in an area of interest.
- Delivered through a culturally appropriate blended learning model, including marae-based block courses run in wānanga format, guest lectures, and student workshops.
- Our staff in Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous Studies operate as a whānau, and we pride ourselves on being accessible, supportive, and engaged with a number of research kaupapa that focus on the advancement of Māori development and knowledge.
Subjects and Courses
- TIRA404 Kaupapa Māori Research
- TIRA430 Māori Leadership
- TIRA431 Comparative Indigenous Models and Theories of Development
- TIRA495 Whakakaupapa
- TIRA435 Haerenga ki Tāwāhi (or with permission, TIRA436 Haerenga a-motu )
- TIRA680 Research Essay
- TIRA681 Research Project
Entry requirements
The Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership (MMIL) is open to:
- graduates of any bachelor's degree with at least a B Grade Point Average in 60 points at 300-level, and who have at least three years professional experience in the Māori sector; or
- applicants without an undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification), but have qualified for the Postgraduate Certificate in Māori and Indigenous Leadership.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership or use the admission requirements checker.
About the provider
At the University of Canterbury you will get to enjoy the very best a university has to offer 'a world class learning environment, a vibrant campus and a great student lifestyle that's packed with opportunities.
You will gain hands-on experience in courses led by academics who are actively engaged in research and who are experts in their fields. The culture promotes active learning, where the vibrant community allows you to be who you are and do what you love. UC's picturesque campus with modern teaching and research facilities is set in the heart of a city that has become a magnet for growth and innovation. Further afield lies a region packed with outdoor adventure, from the mountains to the sea.