Course details

Summary

Are you a professional working in an Iwi, Maori organization, or another body that works with Maori communities, looking to progress into leadership? Would you like to take on a position of influence within the growing Maori economy, currently valued at $40 billion in New Zealand? Do you have a passion for furthering the aspirations of Maori 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 Maori and other indigenous peoples. Whether it be in a social, cultural, environmental, political or commercial context.

Qualification structure and duration

The MMIL programme comprises 180 points and has five components:

60 points of core courses

30 points of elective course

30-point practical community project (PACE 495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship)

30-point cross-cultural research tour

30-point research dissertation.

The Master of Maori and Indigenous Leadership programme involves 180 points as follows:

150 points of coursework

Compulsory courses

The four compulsory courses (120 points) are:

• MAOR430 Maori Leadership
• MAOR431 Comparative Indigenous Models and Theories of Development
• ARTS495 Professional and Community Engagement Internship
• MAOR679 Cross-Cultural Research (which involves an international tour).

Elective courses

Students can choose 30-points of relevant courses.

30 points of research

MAOR680 Research Essay

See the regulations for the MMIL for the up-to-date course schedule.

Further study

Doctor of Philosophy

Career opportunities

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

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

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

Entry criteria

The Master of Maori and Indigenous Leadership (MMIL) is open to:

• Graduates of any bachelor's degree with at least a B average in 60 points at 300-level and who have at least three years professional experience in the Maori sector; or
• Applicants without an undergraduate degree (or equivalent qualification) but have qualified for the Postgraduate Certificate in Maori and Indigenous Development.

Other English language requirements: TOEFL PBT with a minimum score of 575 and TWE with a minimum score of 4.5; CCEL EAP Level 2 with a minimum B+ grade; CAE or CPE score of 176 with a minimum of 169 in reading, writing, listening and speaking; Pearson Test of English (Academic) - PTE with an overall score of 64 and no PTE communicative skills score below 58.