The Degree of Master of Property Practice – MPropPrac

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

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

or

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II

or

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

and

(ii) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Property Practice or Postgraduate Diploma in Property Practice from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

2 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Business in Property Practice from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study.

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

4 Students who have previously been awarded the Degree of Bachelor of Property will not be admitted.

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 at least three years of relevant practical, professional or scholarly experience that provides an equivalent level of preparation.

b In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 2 may be waived by the relevant Associate Dean Academic or nominee if they determine that an applicant has a Bachelors degree and practical, professional or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind that is equivalent to one year of postgraduate study.

Notes:

(i) A relevant degree may be in architecture, arts, business, education, engineering, health sciences, medical sciences, law, planning, sciences or technology.

(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 Business and Economics.

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1or 4a 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.

7 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 4b 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 for this degree.

8 A student who is required to complete 180 points must pass each of Parts I and II as listed in the Master of Property Practice Schedule.

9 a A student will not normally be permitted to enrol for Part II unless 120 points of Part I have been completed with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Property Practice cannot continue.

b A student who has failed to pass Part I in its entirety may, with the approval of the Programme Director, be allowed to enrol for the course or courses needed to complete that Part, together with a course or courses towards Part II.

10 A student who is required to complete 120 points must pass 60 points of courses in Part I not previously passed for the PGDipBus in Property Practice and Part II as listed in the Master of Property Practice Schedule.

11 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 in Part I.

12 Where a student has passed a course for a qualification that has been awarded, and such a course is deemed by the Programme Director to be the same as or substantially similar to any course required for this degree, the student must pass an alternative course(s) approved by the Programme Director to complete this degree.

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

14 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Property Practice or Postgraduate Diploma in Property Practice that are available in this degree may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

15 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Property Practice or Postgraduate Certificate in Property Practice.

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

17 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.

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