Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
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Overview
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Introduction
Leadership comes with its fair share of complexities, challenges, and opportunities. The Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership (PGCertStratLdrship) is designed to equip emerging and experienced leaders with the professional development skills, strategies, and confidence to thrive in today's dynamic and fast-paced business environment.
The Certificate is offered on campus or online through Tuihono UC | UC Online.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
What will my study involve?
- Focus on building leadership capabilities in critical areas such as team performance, decision-making, strategy, and complex systems thinking.
- Each course combines theoretical insights with real-world applications, preparing you to tackle modern challenges and drive success in your organisation.
- The Certificate is offered both in person and online allowing for flexible learning and alignment with your professional and personal commitments.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Entry requirements
To ensure that our learners have the necessary background and experience to succeed, you must have at least five years of practical, professional, or scholarly work experience of an appropriate kind.
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 Strategic Leadership or use the admission requirements checker.
How to apply
You can apply online via myUC.
See Admission and enrolment for all information on enrolling at UC.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
How do I plan my certificate?
The PGCertStratLdrship consists of six courses (60 points) in leadership development.
You can begin studies in February, April, July, or September.
It can be completed in 9 months full-time or part-time over 1.5 years (12.5 hours of study per week), subject to course availability. The programme must be completed within 3 years.
The Certificate is offered on campus or online through Tuihono UC | UC Online.
For the full requirements, see the Regulations for the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership.
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Subjects and courses
You will study six NZQF Level 8 postgraduate courses for the Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership. These courses balance professional learning with hands-on applications to support lifelong learning in strategic leadership.
There is also the opportunity to customise your leadership development. After taking four courses on the programme, up to 20 points (two courses) may be substituted with other relevant postgraduate courses at an equivalent level.
Leading Ourselves (MBAD615) | 10 points
Build self-awareness and reflect on your leadership capabilities. Develop ethical leadership practices, personal resilience, and strategies for professional and personal development.
Leading Teams (MBAD642) | 10 points
Master the dynamics of high-performing teams. Explore strategies for communication, conflict resolution, and adapting your leadership style to enhance teamwork and collaboration.
Leading Decisions and Change (MBAD643) | 10 points
Navigate the intersection of strategic decision-making and organisational change. Learn to design change strategies and overcome barriers using proven frameworks.
Leading Business Strategy (MBAD631) | 10 points
Develop contemporary approaches to strategy formulation and execution. Gain skills to lead strategic initiatives and build sustainable competitive advantage in complex environments.
Leading People and Performance (MBAD605) | 10 points
Learn to optimise individual and team performance to achieve organisational goals. Explore effective leadership styles and strategies for driving results in diverse settings.
Leading Complex Systems (MBAD617) | 10 points
Unlock the power of Systems Thinking to address modern challenges. Analyse complex problems, identify interconnections, and develop resilient solutions to foster organisational success.
Domestic
2024 tuition fee estimate: $4,264 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $4,520 (60 points)
International
2024 tuition fee estimate: $19,500 (60 points)
2025 tuition fee estimate: $20,450 (60 points)
Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership
Career opportunities
Postgraduate study can bring many career benefits eg, specialist skills and enhanced knowledge, entry into specific occupations, higher starting salary/progression rates, research capability/achievement, and evidence of high academic attainment/self-discipline.
Useful information:
- Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student stories.
- Te Rōpū Rapuara | UC Careers can help you to achieve the career you want, connect with employers, or find a job.
- For research into career destinations by qualification, visit Te Pōkai Tara | Universities New Zealand website.
- Find out more about what can you do with a degree from UC.
- Come along to an upcoming information event for prospective postgraduate students.
