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Postgraduate Study

Distance Study NZ & International

School of Postgraduate Studies, Research & Development

BTI enables experienced professionals to integrate their professional practice with a Christian worldview in life-changing ways. Our postgraduate programmes are designed for practitioners seeking advanced capability, research-informed practice, and leadership formation within complex real-world contexts.

Major

Leadership

Designed for current and aspiring leaders across sectors, this major develops strategic thinking, change management, mentoring, and servant-hearted leadership grounded in faith and practice.

Major

Trauma-Informed Leadership and Service

Focused on organisational and community leadership in trauma-affected contexts, this major equips professionals to implement trauma-responsive systems and practices.

Major

Trauma-Responsive Therapy

Targeted at practitioners in therapeutic fields, this major develops advanced, ethical, and evidence-based trauma therapy skills within culturally responsive frameworks.

Pathway

Postgraduate Certificate in Responding to Trauma

The first formal qualification within BTI’s trauma-informed postgraduate pathway, providing research-informed learning for professionals working with trauma-affected individuals and communities.

Choose your pathway — start with professional development micro-credentials or progress into postgraduate qualifications.
OptionPurposeOutcome
Micro-credentialsShort, focused professional developmentStackable credit toward PGCert
PGCert in Responding to TraumaFoundational postgraduate qualificationEntry into trauma majors
PGDip / Master of Professional PracticeAdvanced leadership and researchSpecialised postgraduate degree

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now or get in touch to discuss postgraduate pathways and professional development options at BTI.

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NEW! Trauma-Informed Study

Be equipped with the tools needed to support those experiencing trauma within your professional practice.
We are offering two new trauma focussed majors for our Professional Practice Programmes:

  • Trauma-Informed Leadership and Service
  • Trauma-Responsive Therapy 

Professional Practice Programmes

The Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Practice and Master of Professional Practice are designed for experienced professionals seeking to deepen their expertise and lead with confidence in their fields.

With three majors, this programme offers a comprehensive education tailored to the diverse needs of leaders and practitioners.

  • Leadership
  • Trauma-Informed Leadership and Service
  • Trauma-Responsive Therapy

Our biblically-informed and culturally attuned curriculum integrates faith and professional practice, equipping graduates to make meaningful contributions to their workplaces and communities. Whether your focus is leadership, trauma-informed organisational practices, or therapeutic responses to trauma, this programme will provide you with the tools to thrive in complex, real-world environments. The trauma majors have three steps, the first of which is the Postgraduate Certificate in Responding to Trauma as described below: 

Top research credentials

Many of our teaching staff are active in research, and within our postgraduate programme our kaiako are passionate about how research can inform our practice and our professional life. 

Dr Lindsay Fish and Dr Simon Webb lead our postgraduate programmes and are active researchers in their areas of interest.

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Options include professional development

BTI can also provide tailored workshops for teachers, educators and professionals, to give you accessible and relevant Christ-centred professional development opportunities to help with the challenges you face.