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

or

b a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

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.

Note: 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.

4 A student admitted to 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

and

c not exceed 90 points for the total enrolment for this postgraduate certificate.

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate certificate must complete 60 points from courses listed in the Master of Information Governance Schedule, excluding INFOGOV 780.

6 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.

7 Cross-credits will not be granted towards the award of the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Governance.

8 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.

9 These regulations have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.