The BTI Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Leadership) enables the development of 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. Graduates further develop the capacity to engage in embodied 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, including those derived from Te Tiriti o Waitangi, and those pertaining to culturally responsive practice, and to contribute as leaders to the wider professional community. The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Leadership) helps Christ-following professionals-- such as teachers, counsellors, social workers, mentors, chaplains, youth workers, pastors, occupational therapists and organisational leaders -- understand their leadership as missional and transformative, aiming for shalom (wellbeing and flourishing). Through advanced and imaginative exploration of faith's intellectual and practical implications, it aims to reconnect leadership with the Kingdom of God and the self in the socio-cultural context. The programme offers a rigorous, research-rich experience to nurture confident, Christ-following leaders whose practice aligns with their vision for individual and social wellbeing.

Graduates will:
* Harmonise their professional, personal, cultural and spiritual identities to catalyse and sustain professional growth.
* Engage with multiple perspectives with humility, empathy and grace.
* Draw upon their faith and spirituality in a way that is a meaningful and integral part of their professional work
* Consider the various benefits and challenges of different leadership approaches and locate oneself within this landscape.

Graduates will have the capacity to proceed to further postgraduate study.

1. Candidates for the Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice (Leadership) shall before enrolment have:
a. Satisfied all the normal requirements for entry to the Institute.
b. Gained an appropriate NZQA approved Bachelor degree or Bachelor's degree with Honours.

In the event of a student without a Bachelor's degree, and a strong recommendation from the Interview panel, a student could be offered provisional entry. Continuation in the programme would be dependent on the student passing MPP840: Personal and Professional Principles in Practice with a B or above grade.
a. A strong alignment with values of social change, justice, public good and people's well-being
b. A minimum of two years' professional experience
c. Evidence of belonging to a profession (e.g., have provisional or full registration with a professional registration board, have membership of a professional association).
d. A letter of support from their immediate supervisor/manager indicating that they are employed or volunteering in an existing vocational situation which will provide a context for study and application of learning.

In keeping with NZQA guidelines, where English is not the student's first language, or who did not undertake their undergraduate studies in English they must demonstrate English language skills equivalent to an IELTS overall band score (academic) of 6.5, with no band score less than 6.0.