Bachelor of Māori Development (Māori Development) - AUT University

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The major in Māori Development offers opportunities to develop and apply knowledge and skills required in the Aotearoa/New Zealand workplace from a Māori perspective. Students gain a foundation in tikangā and te reo Māori and an education in best practice business models. The degree analyses and evaluates contemporary business concepts from a Māori world-view. Students will also develop a strong awareness of the cultural and social issues facing Aotearoa / New Zealand society.

Programme Code: AK3453
Level: 7
Points: 360
Duration: Three years full time / Six years part time
Venue: City Campus
Starting date: 3 March 2008 / 21 July 2008
Application deadline: 16 November 2007 / 27 June 2008

AUT encourages early application.
Late applications will be accepted if the programme is not full.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• University Entrance

Note: Entrance to university does not guarantee admission to a specific programme of study.

SPECIAL ADMISSION

Applicants over 20 years of age who do not hold a university entrance qualification (such as NCEA or CIE above) may qualify for university entrance via Special Admission.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants for whom English or Maori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

FURTHER STUDIES

On completion you will have the opportunity to pursue study towards higher level qualifications:

• Master of Arts in Māori Development or Youth Development
• Other Postgraduate courses at AUT University

THE KEY SKILLS YOU WILL ACQUIRE

You have the opportunity to achieve fluency in all areas of the language required for daily communication and the workplace. You will develop professional capabilities in communication, interpersonal skills, leadership, teamwork, decision-making, problem solving, critical and creative thinking, and research and inquiry. You will be able to work electronically in and away from the class. You will be able to think and discuss contemporary issues in business, present and advocate your ideas to colleagues, work in teams, investigate issues, make recommendations, plan, implement and make decisions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

• Management
• Event management
• Tourism
• International business
• Brand management
• Iwi resource management
• Consultancy – policy and strategic planning
• Social services
• Small business management
• Business administration
• Education

PAPERS

CORE PAPERS – SELECT SIXTEEN:

515011 Dance in Cultural Context
915101 Te Tauihu: Te Reo I
915200 Te Taurapa: Te Reo II
915306 Introduction to Culture and Society
915403 Te Matatiki I – Multimedia I
915404 Sound Production
915405 Technology and Composition
915406 Technology and Creative Expression
916104 Tā Te Ao Māori
916106 Te Whakapakari: Te Reo III
916304 Te Tiriti O Waitangi: Social and Political History
916401 Te Rangahau I
916406 Te Ara Pou – Leadership
916603 Te Matatiki II – Multimedia II
917300 Te Reo Matua I
917400 Te Reo Matua II
936402 Policy Development and Design
945200 Te Whakatiputanga Tangata: Human Growth and Development
955102 Noho Marae Wānanga A
955103 Noho Marae Wānanga B
955201 Management Processes
955203 Communication and Presentation Systems
955205 Wānanga Reo I
956206 Wānanga Reo II
956301 Applied Legal Studies
956400 Iwi Resource Management
957500 Strategic Management
957502 Māori/Iwi Response and Economic Redevelopment

MĀORI DEVELOPMENT MAJOR PAPERS – SELECT FOUR OF THE FOLLOWING
AND TWO CO-OP PAPERS:

916206 Waiata I
916407 Creative Writing: Ngatuhituhi Māori
917602 Ngā Waiata Mòteatea
947001 Cooperative Education I: Field Research
947002 Cooperative Education II: Project
955202 Economic Framework
955301 Financial Management and Accounting
955401 Principles of Finance
956402 Marketing Practices and Principles