AUT - Master of Arts - Māori Development
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Master of Arts - Māori Development
Māori Development integrates te ao Māori (Māori world view), te reo Māori (Māori language) and principles of social and economic development, which enables graduates to manage iwi (tribe) resources, community groups, develop research and staff government bodies.
The Master of Arts is a programme of advanced study and research. This qualification is structured to include both research methodology and coursework papers, followed by either a full year thesis or the option to pursue a site-based research project and dissertation.
Programme Code: AK3689
Level: 9
Points: 240
Duration: 2 years full time / 5 years part time
Venue: City campus
Starting date: 22 July 2013
AUT encourages early application. This programme will remain open until all places have been filled.
Entry requirements
- Guidelines to entry
- Applicants may be required to submit a portfolio of work and/or attend a selection interview
What this qualification covers
Year One
In the first year, students are introduced to the multidisciplinary study of development within culturally diverse communities. The core papers include: Tā Te Ao Mārama and Tikanga Rangahau. Students’ research skills are developed in preparation for the thesis.
Year Two
In the final year, students write a thesis or complete a site-based project and dissertation.
Career opportunities
Graduates will be able to find employment opportunities in a variety of organisations including but no limited to:
- Business Development
- Community businesses
- Non-Government organisation
- Iwi Resource Management
- Research
- Public service
Papers
30 points918401 Tā Te Ao Mārama
and 75 points from
918414 Indigenous Politics
948410 Tikanga Rangahau: Research Methodologies
949007 Tūhinga Totoko: Creative Writing
949008 Pacific Development
949010 Kōrero Whakarei: Māori Language Styles and Genre
949012 Te Whanaketanga o te Reo: Language Change
949013 Tikanga: Māori Protocols and Customary Practices
949015 Special Topic in Māori Development
It is recommended that students enrol in 948410 Tikanga Rangahau – Research Methodologies.
Or any papers listed in the Masters of Arts Table or other postgraduate papers with the approval of the programme leader
and 15 points from
108006 Reading Paper
288501 Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis
288502 Quantitative Research Methods and Analysis
288600 Policy Research and Evaluation
289702 Social Research Design and Analysis
918402 Tangata Pasifika: The New Peoples of the Pacific
918403 Te Rōpū Whakamātau - The Learning Organisation
918404 Pacific Epistemologies and Research Methodologies
948413 Development Theory and Practice
948414 Academic Practice in the Changing World
919404 Tohu Whairawa: Māori Business and Enterprise
949009 Contemporary Pacific Literature
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