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

Location: 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

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

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

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 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 

Location: 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

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

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 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 

Location: 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

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

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 60 points

Complete four core courses:

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