Programme
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This qualification is ideal for advancing your career while addressing a significant workplace challenge. The Master of Professional Practice can be applied across virtually any discipline or sector.
You will identify a workplace issue or goal—such as developing a process, entering a new market, fostering innovation, or improving organisational culture—research it, design a solution, and implement strategies to achieve results.
Offering flexible, work-based learning, the programme allows self-paced study alongside full-time employment. Supported by academic and professional mentors, it provides cross-disciplinary learning and practical application, often with strong employer backing as a professional development opportunity.
Career pathways include Doctoral Research and oppurtunities in Specialist roles.
Academic requirements:
-You must hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant field of study, and/or degree equivalent professional experience (5-7 years of professional practice experience).
-International students will be individually assessed to ensure you meet the entry requirements.
-You will be required to undertake an interview. This will help determine your professional experience and ability to complete the programme. Learners will only be offered a place on the programme if they meet the entry criteria and have a confirmed professional practice context. Please note, the Head of Programme, Capable NZ makes the final decision on acceptance into the programme.
International equivalence
-To enter Otago Polytechnic’s undergraduate certificates, diplomas and degrees, you need to have achieved a secondary school qualification that is equivalent to New Zealand’s NCEA levels (National Certificate of Educational Achievement).
English Language requirements
If English is not your first language, you must provide:
-New Zealand University Entrance OR
-Overall Academic IELTS 6.5 with no individual band score lower than 6.0 (achieved in one test completed in the last two years), OR
-Acceptable alternative evidence of the required IELTS
This course may qualify for the following visa rights:
In-study work rights
Partner visitor rights
Partner work rights
Post-study work rights
This course qualifies for 5 points if applying for residency under the Skilled Migrant Category.
