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Associate Dean: Robin Averill

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Faculty Manager: Noeleen Williamson

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Version

  • v2.1: Updated 'At-a-glance'
  • v2: Updated with all UG insights and a rereading of the Calendar.
  • v1: Initial draft

Qualifications covered

  • Master of Secondary School Leadership
  • Postgraduate Diploma in of Secondary School Leadership
  • Postgraduate Certificate of Secondary School Leadership

Enrolments are accepted in to any of the three qualifications.

Staircasing allows movement in both directions.

Relationship between qualifications

  • Dip and Cert are exit quals only and will not be covered on the About page


At-a-glance

Name: Master of Secondary School Leadership

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At-a-glance

Length of study (in trimesters): 4 of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1

Composition: Coursework and research

Research component: Significant

Required contact: During working hours

Abbreviation: MSSL

Duration: 6 trimesters

Duration details: 6 trimesters of part-time study 

Schedule: Block format 

Intensity: Part time only

Type: Coursework and research

Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington)

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 and online

Complete: 180 points (9 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a B average or a postgraduate qualification, hold a management position in a secondary school, principal's nomination. 

Start: Trimesters 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: None

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:


A Bachelor's degree with a B average or a postgraduate qualification

To be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school

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be nominated by or have the support of your

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principal

To be endorsed by

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a panel of principals and academic staff of the University

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as having the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a leadership role

Important information

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Questions

  1. What does 'demanding role' mean?

Programme requirements

Complete at least 180 points.

For this programme you’ll need to:


Complete 180 points, including: 

Seven core courses:

  • MSSL 501
  • MSSL 502
  • MSSL 503
  • MSSL 504
  • MSSL 505
  • MSSL 506
  • MSSL 507

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One course from another discipline from:

  • EDUC 500-599
  • MMBA 500-599

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One research or implementation course from:

  • MSSL 508
  • MSSL 509

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At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary School Leadership

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At-a-glance

Length of study (in trimesters): 2 of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1

Composition: Coursework

Research component: None

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Abbreviation: PGDipSSL

Duration: 4 trimesters

Duration details: 4 trimesters of part-time study

Schedule: Block format

Intensity: Part time only

Type: Coursework 

Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington)

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 and online

Complete: 120 points (8 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a B average or postgraduate qualification, holds middle or senior management experience in a secondary school nominated by principal.     

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: None

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:


A Bachelor's degree with a B average a postgraduate qualification

To be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school

To

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be nominated by or have the support of your principal and

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To be endorsed by a panel of principals and academic staff of the University

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as having the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a leadership role

Important information

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 120 points.

For this programme you’ll need to:


Complete 120 points, including:

Seven core courses:

  • MSSL 501
  • MSSL 502
  • MSSL 503
  • MSSL 504
  • MSSL 505
  • MSSL 506
  • MSSL 507

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One course from another discipline from:

  • MMBA 500-599
  • EPSY 517
  • EPSY 518
  • EPSY 519
  • EPSY 520

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At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary School Leadership

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At-a-glance

Length of study (in trimesters): 1 of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimesters: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimesters 1

Composition: Coursework

Research component: None

Required contact: During working hours

Abbreviation: PGDipSSL

Duration: 2 trimesters

Duration details: 2 trimesters of part-time study 

Schedule: Block format

Intensity: Part time only

Type: Coursework 

Location: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington)

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 and online

Complete: 60 points (4 courses)

Entry: Bachelor's degree with a B average or postgraduate qualification, holds middle or senior management experience in a secondary school nominated by principal.

Start: Trimester 1

Apply by: Standard trimester dates

Costs: From database for international only at this stage

Impact of previous university study in same subject: None

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:


A Bachelor's degree with a B average a postgraduate qualification

To be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school

To

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be nominated by or have the support of your principal and

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To be endorsed by a panel of principals and academic staff of the University

...

as having the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a leadership role

Important information

  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some of the entry requirements, you should contact the programme director or administrator to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.

Programme requirements

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For this programme you’ll need to:


Complete 60 points

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including:

Four core courses:

  • MSSL 501
  • MSSL 502
  • MSSL 503
  • MSSL 504