Mana Ora

Plan for around 17 hours of study in your own time each week.

Tasks and activities you’ll complete include: 

• working through programme resources (such as books and written activities)

• completing aromatawai (assessments) and required reading 

• practising your new skills

• doing research and reflection

Keen to know how study fits around work and home? Our Enrolment Support and Study Experience section/information can help.

As you’re studying from home:

• three Kete Ako will be sent out to you

• each one includes study materials and assessments focused on Māori business and management

• a Kaitiaki (support person) will visit you to assess your progress

A computer or internet access is not essential for this programme but will assist you to complete assignments. You can speak to your local library about computer access and support.

You’ll explore kotahitanga and whanaungatanga in the context of te reo Māori, tikanga, and business practices. You’ll connect your cultural identity to your business aspirations, communication, and development. You’ll apply basic te reo Māori in business settings, create a personal development plan, and examine the values and characteristics that define Māori businesses. You’ll also explore the importance of communication in both informal and formal gatherings through te reo Māori and tikanga practices.

You’ll focus on kotahitanga and rangatiratanga through practical business planning, relationship management, and communication skills. You’ll understand how effective planning and collaboration underpin successful business practice. You’ll explore business planning and strategy, understand core marketing concepts, and develop effective stakeholder relationships grounded in Māori values. You’ll also strengthen your management and decision-making skills by integrating principles such as manaakitanga, whanaungatanga, and kotahitanga into business contexts.

You’ll examine kotahitanga and rangatiratanga through leadership, teamwork, and an understanding of Te Tiriti o Waitangi in business practice. You’ll recognise how historical, cultural, and ethical foundations shape modern leadership and management. You’ll study colonial treaties and the development of Treaty principles, and apply these within contemporary business contexts. You’ll also explore Māori and contemporary leadership styles and teamwork, learning how Māori values enhance collaboration, unity, and effective leadership in business environments.