Postgraduate Certificate in Regional Development
Auckland , New Zealand
Tuition Fee
NZD 25,405
Per year
Start Date
2025-03-03
Medium of studying
Blended
Duration
6 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Diploma
Major
Community Development | Economics | Human Geography
Area of study
Social Sciences
Education type
Blended
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
NZD 25,405
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-26 | - |
| 2024-07-15 | - |
| 2025-03-03 | - |
| 2025-07-21 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
The Postgraduate Certificate in Regional Development (PGCertRegDev) at the University of Auckland equips graduates with knowledge and skills in regional development. The program focuses on critical engagement with scholarly knowledge and principles of regional development, preparing graduates for careers in regional and iwi policy in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally. The program is delivered in a blended/online format and can be used as a pathway to the Master of Regional Development.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
- Objective: Equips graduates with knowledge and skills in regional development, providing a standalone qualification and a pathway to further study.
- Focus: Critical engagement with scholarly knowledge and principles of regional development.
- Target Audience: Individuals seeking careers in regional and iwi policy in Aotearoa New Zealand and internationally.
- Program Duration: 60 points, completed in a blended/online format.
- Structure: Two compulsory 15-point core courses and one 30-point or two 15-point elective courses.
Outline:
- Course Schedule:
- Core Courses:
- REGDEV 701
- REGDEV 702
- Elective Courses:
- Students choose either a 30-point course or two 15-point courses from the following options:
- CIVIL 771
- DEVELOP 701, 710, 713
- DISMGT 701
- ECON 771
- EDUC 705, 716, 732, 737, 766
- ENVMGT 741, 744, 746
- GEOG 715, 725, 737
- INDIGEN 711
- LAWENVIR 777
- MAORIDEV 720, 731
- MAORIHTH 701
- POPLHLTH 718
- SOCCLEAD 700
Careers:
- The program prepares graduates for careers in various regional development roles, including:
- Local government
- Iwi organizations
- New Zealand and international contexts
- Graduates demonstrate critical and analytical abilities, program and policy development skills, and effective communication skills.
- They gain knowledge and skills for regional sector development in specialized areas like environment, society, and education.
Other:
- The PGCertRegDev can be used as a pathway to the Master of Regional Development.
- The program aims to provide graduates with the latest academic and policy expertise in regional development.
- The program will be delivered in a blended/online format whenever possible.
- Assessment methods and criteria
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