PGCertCom - Postgraduate Certificate in Commerce

Overview
Entry Requirements, Fees and Dates
Regulations
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Graduate Profile and Programme Capabilities

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You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

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The regulations for this postgraduate certificate 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 postgraduate certificate, an applicant must have:

a (i) completed the requirements for a Masters degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) passed any prerequisite requirements specified in the Master of Commerce schedule for the relevant subject intended for this postgraduate certificate, or the equivalent.

b (i) been enrolled in the Master of Commerce from this University

and

(ii) passed at least 30 points for that degree

and

(iii) been recommended for admission by the Dean of Faculty of Business and Economics or nominee.

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

3 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.

4 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must:

a pass courses with a total value of 60 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates.

5 The total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate must not exceed 90 points.

6 Of the 60 points required for this postgraduate certificate, a student must pass:

a at least 60 points in one of the subjects listed in the Master of Commerce Schedule

b (i) at least 45 points in one of the subjects listed in the Master of Commerce Schedule, excluding thesis courses

and

(ii) up to 15 points from other courses listed in the Master of Commerce Schedule or other approved 700 level courses offered at this University.

7 A research essay may be included as approved by the Programme Director.

8 A student 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 relevant Programme Director.

10 a The research essay, when included in the programme, is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Programme Director.

b The research essay topic must be approved by the relevant Programme Director or nominee prior to enrolment.

c The research essay must be completed and submitted as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Certificates.

11 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.