Qualification Overview

Qualification Title Master of Professional Practice and Leadership
Qualification Type Masters Degree
Level 9
Credits 180
Subject Area
  • Mixed Field Programmes » Other Mixed Field Programmes » Mixed Field Programmes not elsewhere classified
Strategic Purpose Statement
The programme seeks to develop dispositions, advanced level knowledge and skills to engage in research-informed professional practice which is understood as an expression of a call of the biblical narrative. Students will develop further the capacity to engage in scholarship that is informed by faith, inspired by hope and motivated by love, to undertake supervised independent research, to honour ethical principles central to human flourishing, and to contribute as leaders to the wider professional community.
Graduate profile
Graduates develop the dispositions, as well as advanced level knowledge and skills to engage in research-informed professional practice which is understood as an expression of a call of the biblical narrative. They will develop further the capacity to engage in scholarship that is informed by faith, inspired by hope and motivated by love, to undertake supervised independent research, to honour ethical principles central to human flourishing, and to contribute as leaders to the wider professional community.
Education pathways
Graduates will have the capacity to proceed to doctoral studies.
Employment pathways
A graduate of this qualification will have the necessary knowledge, skills and understanding to contribute as a leader to the wider professional communityTo find out more about employment opportunities click on the CareersNZ logo, then the provider who offers this qualification.
Entry Requirements
The general requirement for admission is that a student demonstrates a strong likelihood of successfully achieving the standards required for the tertiary award sought. Assessment of applicants is governed by the BTI General Academic Regulations (see here), which includes criteria covering:
potential ability to achieve academically and professionally;
prior academic and professional experience and qualifications;
character qualities, including a call to service and an empathy with the aims and objectives of the Institute; oral and written communication skills;
applicants must demonstrate technical ability in the use of email, word processing and the internet;
involvement in relevant cultural, social, sporting and community activities; and
personal suitability for the intended vocation.

Specific entry requirement for the Master of Professional Practice, and Postgraduate Diploma of Professional Practice are found within the Programme Regulations.
All students will be interviewed in person or by Skype or similar. Existing programme selection criteria will be applied as well as assessment of applicants' technical facility in the use of email, word processing and the internet.
Education Organisation Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
Developed By Bethlehem Tertiary Institute
Quality Assured By New Zealand Qualifications Authority
Number 2438
Status Current
Created 2014-05-26 11:28:36.0
Next Review 2018-12-31 00:00:00.0
Content
MPPL841 Being Christian, Being Professional Level 8 30 credits
MPPL842 Professional Principles in Practice Level 8 30 credits
MPPL843 Theory and Practice of Professional Leadership Level 8 30 credits
MPPL844 Professional Practice Inquiry Level 8 30 credits
MPP 951 Practice-Based Research Thesis Level 9 60 credits

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