The Degree of Master of Business Analytics – MBusAn

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant must have:

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

or

(ii) a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

and

(iii) completed STATS 108 or its equivalent as approved by the Programme Director

or

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

and

(ii) completed STATS 108 or its equivalent as approved by the Programme Director

and

(iii) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded

or

c (i) completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Administration or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

and

(ii) completed STATS 108 or its equivalent as approved by the Programme Director.

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: A relevant degree may be in business, engineering, social sciences, sciences or technology.

4 A student admitted to this degree 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.

5 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Business Analytics Schedule.

b A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in Part I. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Business Analytics cannot continue.

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

8 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics that are available in this degree may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Certificate in Business Analytics or Postgraduate Diploma in Business Analytics.

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

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

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