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Programme Overview

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Leadership and governance focuses on the theory, practice and mindset needed to be effective in leadership and governance roles across corporate, public sector, community and indigenous enterprises.

Our Leadership and governance programme will equip students with a platform of knowledge and skills that enable them to enter leadership and governance pipelines.  

Students will gain specialist understanding of theory and practice related to leadership and governance, which they can apply across a range of sectors and specialised contexts. More specifically, students will develop:

  • Strong self-awareness of their own strengths and areas of development
  • High-level interpersonal and group dynamic skills
  • Reflective, creative, analytic and collaborative practice
  • A deep understanding of their own motivations, interests, aspirations and values
  • An understanding of their broader relational, organisational and societal responsibilities and accountabilities

The Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Governance (PGCertLdGov) is designed for working professionals seeking to advance their expertise and standing in work, volunteer, discretionary leadership and governance activity through part-time study.

Courses are taught according to an interactive and experiential pedagogy. Delivery is blended. It includes face-to-face workshops in which students apply theoretical content and applied research to specific cases, problems and simulations. In this way, they develop professional and transferable skills.

Varied pedagogical methods are employed to ensure a high level of student engagement. There are numerous opportunities for the participants to develop disciplinary knowledge, think critically, develop skills to work effectively in teams, and demonstrate solution-seeking behaviours. The interactive delivery is led by lecturers and practitioners with current or recent business and industry experience.

Courses are timetabled on a quarterly basis through alternate online and on-campus weeks so as to maximise flexibility and access by way of multi-modal delivery.

Programme Careers

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Key Information for Students

Key Information for Students

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Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates

Programme Entry Requirements

Minimum programme requirements

Minimum requirements listed here are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry. We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Taught (60 point) - 4.0 Grade Point Average 

Bachelor's degree

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Further Programme Entry Requirements

You must have at least three years relevant leadership and/or management experience

This programme is available to domestic students only and for part-time study only.

Postgraduate Requirements

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

Other Pathways to Study

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes. 

Fees and scholarships

Fees

Fees Disclaimer

Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses. For more information, please see Fees and Money Matters.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Scholarships

Scholarships and awards

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Loans and Allowances

Student loans and allowances

Are you a New Zealand citizen or resident? You could be eligible for a student loan or allowance.

Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Advice on Programme Limits

This is a limited entry programme: there is a limit on the number of enrolments due to staff or space capacity. For more information, please see the Programme and Course Limitations section of the University Academic and General Statutes and Regulations.

Key Dates

Application Advice

Please note: we will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.

Key Dates

SemesterApplication Closing DateSemester Start DateSemester End Date

Other Important Dates

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Regulations

Preamble

The regulations for this postgraduate certificate are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Note: This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

Admission

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate certificate, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business from this University with a

Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(iii) a professional qualification in a relevant subject

and

b normally, at least three years’ relevant leadership and/or management experience

and

c provided appropriate references and completed any interviews prescribed by the Programme Director.

2 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

3 In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

Note: A relevant degree or subject may be in one of accountancy, business, engineering, healthcare, health sciences, medicine, science or technology.

Duration and Total Points Value

4 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates

and

c not exceed 90 points for the total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate.

Structure and Content

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Certificate in Leadership and Governance Schedule.

6 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

7 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to the confirmation of the Programme Director.

Variations

8 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

Regulation Commencement or Amendment

9 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Schedule

Schedule Notes

Courses selected for this qualification are subject to the confirmation of the Programme Director.

Programme Schedules

Complete 60 points comprising:

  • 60 points from Elective Courses, and
  • 1 item from Academic Integrity Course

Academic Integrity Course

Complete exactly 1 of the following:

Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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