Postgraduate Diploma in Information Governance – PGDipInfoGov

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, 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 relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 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 diploma must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma.

5 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete 120 points from courses listed in 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 Diploma in Information Governance.

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

9 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

10 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.

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