Master of Career Development

MCD graduates will be reflective career practitioners equipped with advanced knowledge of career theory and practice. They will have the capacity to conceptualise career needs for a range of clients; competence in conducting meaningful systematic enquiry; abilities to construct and evaluate programmes and systems; to interpret ambiguous situations in context and devise acceptable conclusions. They will be able to interpret and apply career practice-relevant legal and ethical standards. They will have engaged in a sustained period of research, and may progress to further study at doctoral level.

AUT is New Zealand's most welcoming and diverse university, situated in the heart of one of the wortld's most dynamic and liveable cities.  With three modern campuses, and almost 30,000 students from more than 100 countries, we pride ourselves on being a truly global community.

At AUT, our mission is to create great graduates.  Ranked first in New Zealand for international outlook, and long known as the leader in providing practical, work integrated learning opportunities, we provide exceptional learning experiences, guided by world-class academics and support staff in state-of-the-art-facilities.  Our global network of exceptional industry and tertiary partners provides endless opportunities to broaden your experience even further. 

We are the only New Zealand university ranked both among the top 1% of universities in the world and in the top 100 universities under 50 years of age, offering over 200 undergraduate and postrgraduate programmes.  Many of our subject areas are world-ranked, and our graduates are highly employable nationally and internationally.