Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership

Summary

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.

Why study a Māori and Indigenous Leadership at UC?

• Developed in response to growing market demand for managers, governors and other leaders within all spheres of the 'Māori sector'.
• You will go on a research tour either internationally or within Aotearoa New Zealand to analyse development strategies within their cultural context and develop alternative models and approaches to Indigenous development.
• Advance your theoretical and applied skills, by conducting both a research project and an internship in a relevant community or organisation.
• Highly customisable, with the ability to specialise in an area of interest.
• Delivered through a culturally appropriate blended learning model, including marae-based block courses run in wānanga format, guest lectures, and student workshops.
• Our staff in Aotahi: School of Māori and Indigenous Studies operate as a whānau, and we pride ourselves on being accessible, supportive, and engaged with a number of research kaupapa that focus on the advancement of Māori development and knowledge.

Subjects and Courses

• TIRA404 Kaupapa Māori Research
• TIRA430 Māori Leadership
• TIRA431 Comparative Indigenous Models and Theories of Development
• TIRA495 Whakakaupapa
• TIRA435 Haerenga ki Tāwāhi (or with permission, TIRA436 Haerenga a-motu )
• TIRA680 Research Essay
• TIRA681 Research Project