The regulations for this degree are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 180 points must have:

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Information Governance from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Information Governance from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

3 Equivalence and relevance in Regulation 1 and 2 will be determined by the University. Equivalence pertains to the standard as well as nature and level of study.

4 a In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

Notes:

(i) A relevant Bachelors degree may be in business, engineering, health sciences, humanities, law, sciences or technology.

(ii) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Business and Economics.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1 or 4a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 4b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

7 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Information Governance Schedule.

b A student enrolled for this degree who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Information Governance cannot continue.

8 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

9 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the Programme Director.

10 a A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Governance or Postgraduate Certificate in Information Governance.

b Enrolment in the Master of Information Governance must be discontinued before any course is reassigned.

11 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Governance or Postgraduate Certificate in Information Governance that are available in this degree may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate diploma or postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

12 This degree may be awarded with Honours, Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

13 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director may approve a variation to a student’s programme of study in accordance with the Enrolment and Programme Regulations.

14 These regulations and/or schedule were amended with effect from 1 January 2025.

Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the Programme Director.