At-a-glance

Name: Master of Secondary School Leadership

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) 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

To be nominated by or have the support of your principal

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.

Questions

1. What does 'demanding role' mean?

Programme requirements

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

One course from another discipline from:

• EDUC 500-599
• MMBA 500-599
  
  

One research or implementation course from:

• MSSL 508
• MSSL 509

At-a-glance

Name: Postgraduate Diploma in Secondary School Leadership

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) 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 be nominated by or have the support of your principal and

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

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

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: 2 trimesters

Duration details: 2 trimesters of part-time study 

Schedule: Block format

Intensity: Part time only

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 be nominated by or have the support of your principal and

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

For this programme you’ll need to:

Complete 60 points including:

Four core courses:

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