Emergency management focuses on organising communities to respond to disasters. It looks at how to survive disasters, rebuild social structures and infrastructure, and sustain and preserve life.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management you will have been awarded or qualified for:
a Graduate Diploma in Emergency Management, or equivalent, with at least a B grade average, or
a Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management or equivalent, with at least a B grade average, or
an undergraduate degree and at least two years of relevant industry or professional experience.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
If you are applying with a bachelor's degree and relevant industry or professional experience, you will need to provide a curriculum vitae.
Advance your business career with a solid grounding in contemporary business practice, specialise in an area of interest, and prepare for a future in leadership.
Advance your business career with a solid grounding in contemporary business practice, specialise in an area of interest, and prepare for a future in leadership.
Note: This programme may have an on-campus or in-person requirement and therefore requires that students submit a current My Vaccine Pass on enrolment.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Master of Creative Enterprise you will:
have been awarded or qualified for a bachelor's degree with a B average in the highest level courses of your degree, or
demonstrated equivalent practical, professional and/or scholarly experience.
You will also need to provide:
a portfolio of creative works
a written expression of interest
verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
We recommend you attend a consultation with the Master of Creative Enterprise coordinator to discuss the application process and requirements.
Advance your business career with a solid grounding in contemporary business practice, specialise in an area of interest, and prepare for a future in leadership.
Emergency management focuses on organising communities to respond to disasters. It also examines how to survive them, rebuild social structures and infrastructure, and sustain and preserve life.
Entry Requirements
To enter the Master of Emergency Management you will have:
been awarded or qualified for an undergraduate degree with a minimum B grade average across the 200/300 level major courses, and
at least two years relevant industry or professional experience, or
been awarded or qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management or equivalent, with at least a B grade average.
If you have been awarded or qualified for a Postgraduate Diploma in Emergency Management as outlined above, you may apply for credit towards Part One of the qualification in accordance with the limits specified in the Recognition of Prior Learning regulations.
You will need to provide verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all universities other than Massey University.
The Certificate in Youth and Community Leadership (CertYCL) builds on UC's expertise and reputation for humanitarian work and social activism.
Entry Requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
COVID Vaccination
While vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory for enrolment and completion of a Youth and Community Leadership qualification, many opportunities in the community sector include working with vulnerable populations.
We strongly encourage full vaccination to protect yourself, the vulnerable youth and communities we work with, and to allow you to access the full range of options available to you during and after your study.
Recommended preparation
The programme is open to anyway from a range of interests or experience in leadership roles. No particular background study is required. A passion for social change, community work, and volunteering is the best preparation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills will be especially useful.
The Bachelor of Youth and Community Leadership (BYCL) meets a growing need for innovative leaders who can make an impact on national and global challenges that youth and other communities are encountering.
Entry Requirements
Admission to UC with University Entrance (or equivalent) is required to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For information on the enrolment process, please see how to apply for undergraduate qualifications.
COVID Vaccination
While vaccination against COVID-19 is not mandatory for enrolment and completion of a Youth and Community Leadership qualification, many opportunities in the community sector include working with vulnerable populations.
We strongly encourage full vaccination to protect yourself, the vulnerable youth and communities we work with, and to allow you to access the full range of options available to you during and after your study.
Recommended preparation
The programme is open to anyone from a range of interests or experience in leadership roles. No particular background study is required. A passion for social change, community work, and volunteering is the best preparation.
Strong written and verbal communication skills will be especially useful.
Note: The PGDipWaterRM is currently not open to new enrolments. Please see UC's new Master of Water Science and Management degree or Master of Science in Water Science and Management.
Note: The MWaterRM is currently not open to new enrolments. Please see UC's new Master of Water Science and Management degree or Master of Science in Water Science and Management.
Are you a professional working in an Iwi, Maori organisation, or another body that works with Maori communities looking to progress into leadership? Would you like to take on a position of influence within the growing Maori economy, currently valued at $40 billion in Aotearoa New Zealand?
Entry Requirements
The Postgraduate Certificate in Maori and Indigenous Leadership (PGCertMIL) is open to applicants who have:
at least three years professional experience in the Maori sector; and
either have a bachelor's degree with a B Grade Point Average in their 300-level majoring courses; or
been approved by the Head of School.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Maori and Indigenous Leadership or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
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 2022 and close 30 November for the 2023 intake. You will need to enrol via MyUC and upload the following documents:
Personal Statement: a 1,500-2,000 word statement that describes your personal experience with and commitment to iwi self-determination, as well as your study goals and expectations from this programme. Please include a scope that describes a project or initiative that you want you pursue during your MIL journey that you believe makes a significant contribution to our community, and how it contributes to Tino Rangatiratanga.
Curriculum Vitae: this should include any academic history, work history, and relevant experience. This is to establish you are or have been working in a role that contributes to Maori interests and aspirations.
If you also have an undergraduate degree, please upload a scan of your transcript when you enrol. Please note if you should be offered a place on the programme, we will need to sight the original.
We will notify you of the outcome of your application by 16 December 2022.
For more information, please contact the MIL Programme Director.
The Postgraduate Certificate in Business is an applied commerce qualification that focuses on developing skills, knowledge, and competencies expected by potential employers from Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School graduates.
Entry Requirements
You will need to have a bachelor's degree, or equivalent, and be approved to enrol.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Business or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
The programme has intakes in February and August.
You can apply online at myUC. Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
The University of Canterbury's Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme is a key professional milestone for many aspiring and accomplished business leaders.
Entry Requirements
Students must be approved by the Dean of Business, who will take account of the relevance and standard of previous studies and experience.
Any bachelor's degree, or the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration, must have been completed with good grades, and at least five years' work experience is required.
If English is your additional language, you are also required to meet UC's English language requirements.
For the full entry requirements, see the Regulations for the Master of Business Administration or use the admission requirements checker.
Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration pathway
You may choose to first enrol in the Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and later progress into the full MBA programme. The Diploma includes the same core courses as the MBA, and you will attend the same classes as MBA students.
Contact the Master of Business Administration Team for more information.
How to apply
See the MBA application process for details of entry requirements, application forms, and start dates.
Find out more about how to apply for graduate and postgraduate qualifications.
