Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies - Mentoring and Leadership

The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies - Mentoring and Leadership will suit you if you're wanting to advance your scholarly research and hone your leadership skills. You'll apply theoretical study to examples of work-based situations. Your assessments and projects directly support your professional employment so you can seamlessly put your new skills and knowledge into practice on the job. During the course you'll explore and evaluate your own personal practice while learning to critique, analyse and find effective solutions to issues and challenges within your specialist field. You'll learn to critically evaluate the concepts and theories of mentoring andor professional supervision, and develop a framework for use in your work. The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Professional Studies leads onto Masters study – within 18 months you could complete both qualifications. Or, complete your Postgraduate Diploma and put your new skills to work. You can return at any time to take your learning to the next level.

To be admitted to this course, applicants must meet the following requirements: Hold a bachelor's degree or a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in a cognate subject, OR Hold the Postgraduate Certificate in Applied Professional Studies (Mentoring and Leadership), OR Have completed a post-secondary school diploma in a related discipline at NZQA Level 7 or equivalent with a recognised tertiary provider, AND Be able to demonstrate of at least two years relevant practical experience with at least two written references (employer and character).