(Ng膩i Tahu, Ng膩ti Kahungunu ki Te Wairoa)
Master of Business Administration
Property Development Manager, Ng膩i Tahu Property
Intern Director, Christchurch City Holdings Ltd Board
After studying Bachelor of Commerce degrees at both Lincoln and Otago universities, Shannon was keen to add more to his skills to contribute to his career goal of an 鈥榦verseas posting with a multinational organisation鈥. Shannon decided the best way to do so was by taking part in UC鈥檚 MBA programme.
"I wanted the opportunity to meet and learn with local business leaders and to advance my career to the next level," he says. "UC has reputable staff at the leading edge of their field of research."
The MBA鈥檚 specialised programme towards general management and leadership has proven a valuable step for Shannon.
"UC offers a great learning environment with knowledgeable and approachable teaching staff, with the MBA lecturing staff very passionate about the subjects they teach. The UC Business School provides a great forum within which to meet with and discuss issues being faced by Canterbury鈥檚 commercial leaders.
"I benefitted from the exposure to a diverse range of business disciplines and networking opportunities."
Having graduated in 2016, Shannon is able to put his skills into practice at his role with Ng膩i Tahu Property, managing building projects which include residential subdivisions and commercial developments. He also served with the CCHL Board as an intern director; an opportunity offered to him during his MBA studies.
Outside of work, he enjoys a good game of rugby playing and coaching with the UC Rugby Club. He is also a member of the Asia New 九州影院Leadership Network, a non-profit organisation looking to promote greater understanding between New 九州影院and Asia. He was also a M膩ori Tuakana/Mentor through the M膩ori Development Team and Aotahi: School of M膩ori and Indigenous Studies to support other M膩ori students at UC.
For his involvement within the M膩ori community, Shannon was awarded a scholarship to partake in the First Nations鈥 Futures Programme held at Stanford University. The scholarship involves participants from New Zealand, Hawai鈥檌 and Alaska with a focus on Indigenous Economies and Innovation.
With so many opportunities in his sights, Shannon recommends the MBA to anyone looking to add extra to their undergraduate degree.
"Don鈥檛 be put off by the workload. The MBA is demanding but the pay back is immeasurable 鈥 on a professional and personal development level."
