Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies (Mentoring and Leadership)

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Toi Ohomai

A postgraduate diploma designed for working professionals seeking advanced qualifications in mentoring and leadership, applying theoretical study to workplace situations and developing leadership and mentoring frameworks.

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This course starts anytime

(120 Credits)


Blended study

This is a mix of online learning & face-to-face sessions

Available in 2 locations

It will take a total of 1 year

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Advanced Leadership Skills

Develop scholarly research and leadership skills applicable to professional contexts.

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Applied Mentoring Frameworks

Critically evaluate concepts of mentoring and supervision and develop applicable frameworks for workplace use.

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Critical Reflective Practice

Explore and evaluate personal professional practice to improve workplace effectiveness.

What You're Signing Up For

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies (Mentoring and Leadership) at Toi Ohomai is aimed at working professionals looking to enhance their leadership skills and scholarly research. The course involves applying theory to practical work-based projects, evaluation of personal practice, and developing effective solutions in specialist fields. It covers critical evaluation of mentoring and supervision concepts and concludes with a qualification that enables progression to Masters study or immediate application in professional contexts.

Course Content

  • Critical Reflective Practice
  • Professional Leadership
  • The New Zealand Legislative Environment for Professional Leaders
  • Building Professional Relationships for Mentoring
  • Mentoring and Supervision
  • Nga Tikanga Rangahau: Research Protocols

What you need to know first

Bachelor's degree or graduate certificate/diploma in a cognate subject or Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Professional Studies (Mentoring and Leadership)

Post-secondary diploma (Level 7 NZQA or equivalent) in a related discipline plus two years relevant practical experience with references

English proficiency IELTS Academic 6.5 with no band below 6 or equivalent NZQA-approved qualification

Access to a relevant workplace for practical application

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What sort of industry will this job lead to

  • Professional Services

  • Education

  • Health and Social Services

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Future employment opportunities might be

  • Leadership roles in workplaces or industry teams

  • Associate teaching supporting students on placement

  • Educational leadership roles

  • Mentoring and leadership in health and social services

  • Staff mentoring and supervision