Course details

Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
NZQF Level 8

About the course

Graduates will have in-depth knowledge of the tasks and skills required for effective, strategic leadership and the national and global context within which the role of the manager is located. They will understand the need for, and the practice of sustainable and responsible leadership and will be proficient at setting direction, building teams, engaging people and leading change in complex organisational environments. They will understand the personal foundations of strategic leadership, particularly those relating to emotional intelligence, spiritual intelligence, resilience and character. Graduates will have high levels of awareness of their capability as leaders, including a clear sense of direction and a comprehensive plan for their future learning and development.

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.

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