Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership

Description 
This course enables you to identify and reflect on your leadership capabilities through self-assessment and reflection. You will develop the professional requirements to become an ethical leader. This course supports you in recognising your personal leadership gaps and design your professional leadership development. During this course, you will examine yourself through self-assessment and analyse using key theories and cases related to the effective practice of ethical leadership. You will examine your current and previous workplace experiences and relationships to understand leadership behaviour in the context of the ‘real world’.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, it is expected that learners will be able to: 

1. Understand role and purpose as the foundation of leadership. 
2. Critically reflect on the leader’s mindset and its importance in leadership .
3. Evaluate the importance of relationships and their contribution to wellbeing and effectiveness. 
4. Analyse your strengths and weaknesses to increase engagement and wellbeing. 
5. Critically reflect on the drivers of personal wellbeing and resilience .
6. Develop specific strategies to achieve your personal leadership vision and values. 
7. Examine and design specific strategies to practice self-responsibility and mindfulness for leadership effectiveness.  

Description 
This course will build your understanding of leading high performing teams and develop your mastery in adapting your leadership style to meet the needs of your team and organisation. This course will develop your skill in working with individuals, the team dynamic and achieving the team and organisation’s objectives. You will build your skills for agile and adaptive leadership that promotes effective performance. Finally, you will analyse your team's dynamic, understand the levers of influence and formulate strategies for effective conflict resolution, communication and team leadership. 

Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, it is expected that learners will be able to: 

1. Demonstrate your understanding of power dynamics to positively influence teams.
2. Analyse group dynamics and the process of team development.
3. Apply the GRPI team-building model to intervene successfully to develop high-performing teams.
4. Build self-awareness to effectively communicate with and motivate others
5. Evaluate strategies to respond to team dynamics and processes. 

Description 
This course is designed to empower emerging and established leaders with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the intricate relationship between strategic decision making and organisational change. Throughout this subject, you will explore how strategic decisions shape and drive organisational transformations, and how change influences decision-making processes. By examining the assumptions, limitations, and mental models that either enable or impede strategic decision making and change, you will develop a critical perspective and gain insights into overcoming barriers. 

Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, it is expected that learners will be able to: 

1. Describe the relationship between strategic decision making and change.
2. Explore assumptions, limitations, and mental models that either enable or create barriers to strategic decision making and change in organisations.
3. Design leadership decisions and leading change using appropriate frameworks and processes.
4. Develop a change strategy associated with strategic leadership decisions, using change management principles and ideas.  

Description 
This course will develop your skills in leading contemporary approaches to strategy development and analysis and formulation in complex business systems. You will develop the innovative practices of the organisation to respond to external challenges in a dynamic business environment. Adopting an ecosystems approach, this course focuses on building your skills to lead strategic development and identify competitive advantage for sustainable performance.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, it is expected that learners will be able to: 

1. Evaluate strategic development for competitive advantage and survival in competitive and changing business environment.
2. Analyse the requirements for building strategic competence and leading strategic projects in complex business environments.  
3. Lead strategic analysis and formulation in complex and diverse business environments.
4. Demonstrate strategic leadership to achieve desired objectives and performance in complex business environments.  
5. Master leading strategy implementation and successful execution through complex and challenging business scenarios. 

Description 
This course provides you with theoretical knowledge and practical application of organisational behaviour, leadership, and management, exploring and critically appraising effective leadership in varying organisational, cultural, and industry settings. This course will discuss and appraise the relationship between an organisation's culture, its leadership, and its employees and develop strategies for managing performance. This course aims to explore what may be expected of leaders in the joint pursuit of improved organisational and individual outcomes to ensure excellence in performance.

Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, it is expected that learners will be able to: 

1. Examine the factors influencing leading people and performance to maintain the organisation’s human capital.
2. Analyse organisational systems performance and  goals required to achieve the strategic direction of the organisation.  
3. Evaluate effective leadership styles for leading people and performance in diverse organisational settings.
4. Demonstrate and design appropriate strategies and inventions to lead people and performance in complex and diverse organisational settings. 

Description 
This course recognises that despite our complex, interdependent, and technologically sophisticated world today, important business and policy decisions are still often made with 17th Century linear and assumptions and approaches. Local and global challenges such as climate change, pandemics, peace, poverty, sustainability, and business resilience transcend any single science, discipline, agency or nation. They require a systemic view of social, cultural, economic, political, and scientific domains, and a new language and tool-set to achieve resilient outcomes. Leading in complex systems necessitates thinking that can grasp the bigger picture, including understanding the interrelationships and the full range of causal factors that underly them. This course calls for the synthesis of diverse knowledge and perspectives by engaging all stakeholders in a robust and unifying decision-making process – a process known as Systems Thinking. This comprehensive course will equip you with the essential skills to navigate complex systems and make informed decisions. The course empowers you to analyse intricate problems, recognise interconnections, anticipate unintended consequences, and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders. Unlock the power of Systems Thinking, enabling you to become an effective leader capable of addressing the multifaceted challenges of our modern world. This course will give you a comprehensive approach that transcends traditional boundaries and propels your organisation towards resilience and long-term success. 

Learning Outcomes
On completion of the course, it is expected that learners will be able to: 

1.    Evaluate the complex factors required for systems thinking that impact organisational resilience.  
2.    Critically analyse theory, models, and frameworks for leading in complex organisational systems to build organisational resilience.  
3.    Appraise the causal factors and their dynamic interrelationships underlying complex systems thinking when leading through disruption. 
4.    Develop systemic strategies, leverage points, and action plans for leading in complex organisational systems.

Whether you need advice finding the right course for you or support with the enrolment process, we’re here to help! Contact enrolment support for course information, technical help and enrolment support.

The Tuihono UC | UC Online Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership is a graduate programme designed to provide you with professional skills, experience, and business connections to grow business leaders. 

Bringing together the latest industry-informed learning applicable to your life and career, the Tuihono UC | UC Online Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership gives you the same quality education as our on-campus programmes, with the flexibility of online learning.

This includes 24/7 access, academic advice and technical support, giving you the support to study anywhere, anytime, at your pace. 

A UC qualification in Business will give you core business skills that can take you anywhere in the world.

This certificate is aimed at professionals in a range of industry, government and community settings, and is flexible to suit your current employment context and/or areas of interest.  

 

The overall cost of tuition fees per 10 point course based on the 2024 Special Programme Fee schedule:

• for domestic learners is $710* incl GST
• for international learners is $3,250* plus GST if applicable.

Total programme investment for the 60 point programme based on the 2024 Special Programme Fee schedule: 

• for domestic learners is $4,260* incl GST
• for international learners is $19,500* plus GST if applicable.

*Please note that the fees are charged on a per year basis and the amount charged reflects the number of courses/points enrolled in the current year. These are based on the 2024 Special Programme Fee structure and subject to revision – you can learn more about the University of Canterbury’s Tuition fee structure here.

Student Services Levy costs
Each year university students around Aotearoa New Zealand are charged a Student Services Levy (SSL) in addition to their tuition fees. All the SSL money collected can only be used for the benefit of students - never for academic or administrative costs.

The SSL is automatically calculated on how many points you enrol in per academic year, capped at a maximum of 150 points. UC Online learners are charged a reduced SSL rate, which is 20% of the usual on-campus student levy. This is calculated as $1.83 per academic point in 2024. You can learn more about the Student Services Levy here, and more about UC Support Services here.

StudyLink Student Loan funding

Please note: StudyLink Student Loan funding is only available for our February intake of this programme. If you intend to use a StudyLink Student Loan to finance your studies, please ensure you apply for a February start-date. 

The programme can be completed in eight months when taking 2 courses per term (25 hours of study per week) or 1.5 years when taking 1 course per term (12 hours of study per week). If you need to take a break at any point, the programme must be completed within three years. 

Studying online allows for flexibility in completing coursework, and Tuihono UC’s programme provides learners with the same quality education and resources as our on-campus programmes. 

The Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership is offered exclusively online in 2024. The quality of the programme is the same as on-campus postgraduate certificates, but our online programme offers greater flexibility in terms of scheduling and location. 

The programme is delivered with a majority of coursework online, using a range of technologies including video conferencing, online discussion forums, and interactive learning experiences. 

Learners have access to the same support services as on-campus students, including academic advising, technical support, and library resources. There are also great resources for both Canterbury based and remote learners at the UC RecCentre. Learn more here.

Learners also have the support of our Tuihono UC Learner Experience team. 

There are a range of options you can use to finance your study, which you can learn more about here.

Applications are made online through our Tuihono UC | UC Online website – view open enrolments and/or expressions of interest for when enrolments open. 

If you are a domestic learner, the below process will apply. If you are an international learner, the application process is slightly different, and we recommend getting in touch with our enrolment team at info@uconline.ac.nz to answer any questions.

For domestic learners, your application will be assessed by our academic team to make sure you meet all entrance criteria (including academic and English language requirements). We may be in touch to ask you further questions about your experience, or to request additional supporting documentation. If your application is accepted, you will be sent an 'Offer of Place' to let you know your enrolment has been conditionally approved.

Following this, we will generate an ‘Enrolment Agreement’ outlining your courses, fees and student agreement, which you need to sign and accept. Your enrolment is only complete when the fees outlined in this agreement are paid in full (view payment options), at which point you’ll become ‘Fully Enrolled’ and receive a ‘Welcome to Tuihono UC | UC Online’ email with details of your next steps to start learning. If you have any questions during the enrolment process, please get in touch with our team via info@uconline.ac.nz. 

Learners are expected to participate actively in forum discussions, and complete assessments on time.  

Te Kura Umanga | UC Business School is proud to be among the one per cent of business schools in the world with triple crown accreditation including accreditations from  AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA. See their accreditations, rankings and affiliations for further details.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership is a standalone professionally relevant qualification. However, you may wish to explore the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDipBA) available on-campus through the University of Canterbury Business School.

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This certificate is only available online, however you can learn more about on-campus Business qualifications, such as the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration (PGDipBA). 

We are also developing our online offerings - if you'd like to hear about our latest news and offers, join our mailing list.