This qualification is awarded jointly by the University of Auckland and the University of Waikato.

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 120 points must have:

a completed the requirements for a Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or higher, and a relevant specialisation, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or higher in 60 points above stage III, and a relevant specialisation.

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

a completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or higher, in a relevant subject, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or higher in 60 above Stage II, in a relevant subject

or

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

and

(ii) the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology from this University with a Grade Point Average or 4.5 or higher.

3 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 240 points must have:

a completed the requirements for a Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

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

and

(ii) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology from this University with a Grade Point Average or 4.5 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

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

5 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 a Bachelors degree and relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 or 3 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.

Notes:

(i) Relevant majors or specialisations may include computer science, information systems or software engineering.

(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 Science.

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

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within two semesters if enrolled full-time or eight semesters if enrolled part-time

and

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

7 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 5b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within three semesters if enrolled full-time and 12 semesters if enrolled part-time

and

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

8 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 3 or 5b must:

a pass courses with a total value of 240 points

and

b complete within four semesters if enrolled full-time and 12 semesters if enrolled part-time

and

c not exceed 280 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

9 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Information Technology Schedule.

10 A student who has to complete 120 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken for this degree prior to enrolment in COMPSCI 778. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Information Technology cannot continue.

11 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 120 points of taught courses taken for this degree prior to enrolment in COMPSCI 778. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Information Technology cannot continue.

12 A student who has to complete 240 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.5 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Information Technology cannot continue.

13 A student who has to complete 240 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 180 points of taught courses taken for this degree prior to enrolment in COMPSCI 778. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Information Technology cannot continue.

14 A student who has previously passed any courses the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this degree must substitute an alternative course(s) approved by the Director of the ICT Graduate School.

15 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.

16 A student who does not achieve the Grade Point Average specified in Regulations 10, 11, 12 or 13 may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Information Technology or Postgraduate Certificate in Information Technology.

17 a This degree may be awarded with Honours where a student’s overall grade is sufficiently high. There are two classes of honours: First Class Honours and Second Class Honours. Second Class Honours are awarded in either First Division or Second Division.

b Where the requirements for the degree have not been completed in accordance with the time limits specified in Regulations 6, 7 and 8 the student’s eligibility for Honours will lapse. However, on the recommendation of the Head of Department, Senate or its representative may approve the retention of eligibility for Honours.

c The calculation for the overall grade to determine the award of Honours will include the grades given for all courses attempted in the degree. For the purposes of grade or mark calculation, Withdrawn, Did Not Sit and Did Not Complete will count as zero.

18 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.

19 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2025.