Micro-credential, NZQA Level 8 (Postgraduate)
6 Credits
Refer to Entry Criteria below
N/A
Overview
Aim, content and outcomes
Essential upskilling for working professionals, leaders and managers from all industries and sectors looking to dynamically respond to, and thrive in, a rapidly changing, complex and increasingly uncertain world.
- Learn from industry guest speakers
- Collaborate with like-minded professionals
- Develop a strategic roadmap for adopting an agile mindset and culture for your organisation
Having an agile mindset – for both an individual and an organisation – is about 'being' agile rather than simply 'doing' agile. As a human-centred approach, Agile emphasises people and their interactions, collaboration, openness to new possibilities and opportunities, and dynamically responding to change and uncertainty. This requires a commitment to continuous (iterative) improvement and growth.
As well as being introduced to specific agile development methodologies – such as Scrum and Kanban – you critically evaluate the suitability of adopting agile approaches, mindsets, cultures and leadership across projects, teams and organisations as a way of fostering creativity and innovation. More specifically, you examine your current organisational culture and develop a strategic roadmap for adopting an agile mindset for yourself and your organisation.
In this Agile Mindset micro-credential you will develop
- The ability to analyse and evaluate the methodologies and benefits of Agile Mindset project management and organisational culture
- an Agile Mindset Strategy and rationale
Successfully complete this micro-credential and you can transfer these 6 credits towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Transformation* at Media Design School (*subject to meeting programme entry criteria).
Thoughts from our Alumni
![Shaun Gear](/sites/default/files/2023-02/shaun.gear_.jpg)
The scope of the Digital Transformation programme at Media Design School is broad – it’s taken me outside my comfort zone and provided me with a wider range of tools I now use every day within my role. I didn’t enjoy school or previous tertiary experiences, and this was the first formal programme I’ve enrolled in since entering the world of work 20 years ago. I was unsure how I’d cope, but our facilitators have a wealth of industry and academic experience, and I’ve thrived with the flexibility and support they continue to offer during the programme.
Entry Requirements
This is a Level 8 micro-credential on the NZQCF, equivalent to Postgraduate Certificate or Diploma level study.
You will need:
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent level qualification, OR
- Equivalent and relevant professional experience that demonstrates ability to perform in the micro-credential and commit to achieving its outcomes
All entry applications are assessed by the Programme Director and a personal interview may be requested if necessary.
International students will need to have sufficient English language skills to complete this micro-credential: Academic IELTS 6.5 (minimum with no bands less than 6.0), or a minimum TOEFL score of 100, with minimum sub-scores of 25 (or equivalent qualification, if English is not your first language).
How to apply
Click on Apply and complete the application form.
Attach the following documents:
- Proof of ID and
- Proof of bachelor’s degree or equivalent OR
- Proof of equivalent and relevant professional experience eg CV, pay slips, references