Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership
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UC's Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership (MMIL) gives you the leadership skills, knowledge, and attributes you need to advance the aspirations of Iwi Māori and other indigenous peoples. Learn more about studying a Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership through Te Kaupeka Toi Tangata | Faculty of Arts.
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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.
The Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership (MMIL) is open to:
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership or use the admission requirements checker.
Expressions of interest are welcome throughout the year by contacting the MIL Programme Director. The programme is held in various rohe across Aotearoa New Zealand 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 MyUC and upload the following documents:
For more information, please contact the MIL Programme Director.
This programme starts in February (Semester 1) and can be completed within 12–18 months by full-time students. Part-time students are welcome and will have 2–3 years to complete the qualification.
The MMIL programme comprises 180 points and has multiple components:
For full requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership.
The programme will comprise a cohort in Te Tai Tokerau and another in Auckland. Each cohort will comprise up to 30 students, creating a connected group of next generation leaders.
Eight monthly wānanga are to be held at a marae and will involve teaching from UC lecturers and leaders from the Māori community. The wānanga format will enable students from outside the Waitaha Canterbury region to participate.
A 14-day international haerenga will analyse development strategies within cultural contexts and develop alternative models and approaches to indigenous development.
2024 tuition fee estimate: $12,137 (180 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $12,865 (180 points)
2024 Special Programme Fee: $46,350 (180 points)
2025 Special Programme Fee: $48,600 (180 points)
The Master of Māori and Indigenous Leadership programme involves 180 points as follows:
In exceptional circumstances you may apply to Amo Matua, Toi Tangata | Executive Dean of Arts to substitute the above with other approved courses.
Choose one of the following:
In exceptional circumstances you may apply to Amo Matua, Toi Tangata | Executive Dean of Arts to substitute the above with TIRA682 Dissertation.
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.