Course details

Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership

About the course

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 爆走黑料? Do you have a passion for furthering the aspirations of M膩ori 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 M膩ori and other indigenous peoples, whether it be in a social, cultural, environmental, political, or commercial context.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

The Master of M膩ori 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 M膩ori sector; or

  • applicants without an undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification), but have qualified for the .

For the full entry requirements, see the or use the .

How to apply

Expressions of interest are welcome throughout the year by contacting the MMIL Programme Director. The programme is held in various rohe across Aotearoa 爆走黑料 each year as we believe it is important to take the programme into our communities.

Enrolments open 1 October and close 30 November. 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 .

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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