Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership

Masters (Coursework)

Are you a professional working in an Iwi, Māori organisation, or another body that works with Māori communities, looking to progress into leadership?

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

12 - 18 months full-time

Intake Months

Feb

Domestic Fees

$11,303 per year

International Fees

$39,000 per year

About this 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.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Graduates of this qualification will be in an ideal position to enhance the leadership capability in organisations working with Māori, including Iwi, Māori, government, community, and private sector organisations.

The graduating cohort will be expected to critically engage with and advance Māori aspirations in their strategic leadership careers. They will show the skills and attributes needed to lead and implement change in Māori and indigenous contexts.

Knowledge of indigenous development in a global context opens up job opportunities and scope as well.

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