Program Overview

Introduction to Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Partnerships

The Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Partnerships major is designed for those who want to learn how to engage respectfully and effectively with mana whenua and other Indigenous communities to advance the aspirations of local communities and the goals of sustainability and wellbeing for all.

What Will My Study Involve?

• Learn about Mori and Pacific relationships with natural resources, and current issues in Aotearoa politics.
• Engage with local communities and iwi through field studies and an internship.
• Customisable major so you can follow your interests, such as in activism, policy, natural resource management, business, economics, and health.
• Develop collaboration and leadership values, including respect and understanding of manaakitanga (hospitality) and whakawhanaungatanga (connections).

Courses

Indigenous Knowledge and Sustainable Partnerships Major

For the major in the Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability, complete the following courses:

100-level

• SCIM101 Science, Mori and Indigenous Knowledge
• One course chosen from the options

200-level

• MAOR212 Mori and Indigenous Development
• Two courses chosen from the options

300-level

• MAOR301 Ngti pp: Mori Futures
• 30 points of courses chosen from the options

Career Opportunities

Many industries seek out graduates with leadership skills and cultural awareness. This major will teach you how to build relationships and help communities, regions, and businesses transform their cultural values and sustainable practices.

• Government sectors
• Advisory and project consultancy
• Management
• Communications and stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social and Environmental Sustainability

Related Subjects

• Cultural Studies: Analyse popular cultural forms that shape our societies and our identities.
• Political Science and International Relations: Investigate politics, communities and how we make decisions collectively as governments.