At-a-glance

Name: Master of Secondary School Leadership

Abbreviation: MSSL

Duration: 4 trimesters

Duration details: 4 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part-time

Schedule: Daytime lectures 

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework and research

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) and online

Complete: 180 points (9 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: 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 a postgraduate qualification
• To be in a middle or senior management position in a secondary school
• To been dominated by or have the support of your principal and
• Been endorsed by an interview panel of principals and academic staff of the University who are convinced that they have the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a role.

Questions

1. What does 'demanding role' mean?

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 180 points.

Complete seven core courses:

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

Complete one course from another discipline from:

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

Complete one research or implementation course from:

• MSSL 508
• MSSL 509

At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary School Leadership

Abbreviation: PGDipSSL

Duration: 2 trimesters

Duration details: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time

Schedule: Daytime lectures 

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework 

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) 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 been dominated by or have the support of your principal and
• Been endorsed by an interview panel of principals and academic staff of the University who are convinced that they have the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a role.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 120 points.

Complete seven core courses:

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

Complete one course from another discipline from:

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

At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Certificate in Secondary School Leadership

Abbreviation: PGDipSSL

Duration: 1 trimester

Duration details: 1 trimester of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time

Schedule: Daytime lectures

Intensity: Part time and full time

Type: Coursework 

Study at: On-campus (Pipitea, Wellington) 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 been dominated by or have the support of your principal and
• Been endorsed by an interview panel of principals and academic staff of the University who are convinced that they have the intellectual and interpersonal capabilities and potential to excel in a role.

Programme requirements

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete at least 60 points.

Complete four core courses:

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