The Degree of Master of Property – MProp

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have completed the requirements for:

either

a the Degree of Bachelor of Property from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 90 points of Stage III Property courses, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

b the Degree of Bachelor of Property (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

c the Postgraduate Diploma in Property from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

d any other appropriate Bachelors degree or equivalent qualification as approved by Senate or its representative, provided that the average grade in the final year of study was equivalent to a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher.

2 A student who has not completed all the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Property but who, for that degree has:

a no more than 30 points left to complete

and

b achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in at least 75 points of Stage III Property courses

may, with the approval of the Head of Department of Property, be admitted to this degree. The requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Property must be completed within 12 months of initial enrolment for the Degree of Master of Property. Should these requirements not be completed within this period, enrolment in further courses for the Degree of Master of Property will not be permitted until they have been completed. The Degree of Master of Property will not be awarded until the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Property have been completed.

3 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a, 1d or 2 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 of this degree.

4 If a student is enrolled in the Late Year Term in points towards the MProp, then this counts as a semester in respect of the time limits specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b or 1c 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 of this degree.

6 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Property Schedule.

b A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 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 Property cannot continue.

c A student required to complete 180 points for this degree may substitute other 700 level courses offered at this University as approved by Senate or its representative.

7 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.

8 a The thesis or dissertation is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The thesis or dissertation topic must be approved by the Departmental Postgraduate Committee prior to enrolment.

c The thesis or dissertation is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees, except for students enrolled in a dissertation in the Late Year Term.

9 a A student who has enrolled in a dissertation in the Late Year Term must submit the dissertation by the final Friday of the Late Year Term. If, in exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control, the dissertation has not been able to be completed by this date, Senate or its representative, acting upon the recommendation of the Head of Department, may approve a limited extension of time, not exceeding two months.

b The dissertation is to be submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for the Master of Property to the Postgraduate Diploma in Property.

11 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

13 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2023.