Master of Professional Practice (with optional endorsement in Education or Leadership)
Course details
| NZQF Level | 9 |
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About the course
The purpose of this programme is to provide the health and social sectors with graduates who will contribute advanced knowledge and scholarship, including a completed research project or thesis, applied to their professional practice context. It is designed for professionals in health and social practice seeking to advance their knowledge and skills. Graduates have built on their professional experience to gain internationally recognised knowledge and skills for career enhancement, capable to lead practice at an advanced, specialised level. Graduates have the capability to work effectively as leaders of interprofessional teams for the provision of high quality services to diverse people and communities.
Entry requirements
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent with a B grade average at Level 7 AND * Current or recent practice in a related professional field AND * International students: IELTS 7.0 Academic, with no band below 6.5, or equivalent Special entry may be granted to an applicant who does not meet all entry criteria, provided the Dean/Head of School is satisfied the applicant is capable of undertaking the course of study.
About the provider
Whitireia is a wholly-owned Crown entity subsidiary company of NZIST, known for its high student success rate and culturally diverse student body. Established in 1986, Whitieria has grown to become a highly respectable Tertiary Institution in Wellington, Porirua and Auckland.
We have highly-skilled teaching and support staff who work hard to support you every step of the way, with over 200 programmes of study covering masters, postgraduates, degree, diploma and certificate levels along with a number of short courses.
We welcome learners at every life stage: school leavers. University graduates, those preparing to re-enter the workforce. and current workers wanting to upskill or retain. We have a wide range of excellent support services to ensure you achieve your career goals.