The Degree of Master of Disaster Management – MDisMgt

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant intending to complete 120 points must have:

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), or Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), or Bachelor of Engineering, or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), or Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), or Bachelor of Laws, or Bachelor of Laws (Honours), or Bachelor of Planning, or Bachelor of Science (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours), or Bachelor of Commerce (Honours), or Bachelor of Engineering, or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), or Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours), or Bachelor of Laws, or Bachelor of Laws (Honours), or Bachelor of Planning, or Bachelor of Science (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III.

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

a completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Health Sciences, or Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for the Bachelor of Arts, or Bachelor of Commerce, or Bachelor of Health Sciences, or Bachelor of Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II.

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

4 a In exceptional circumstances the requirements in Regulation 1 may be waived by the Associate Dean Postgraduate Research 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 may be waived by the Associate Dean Postgraduate Research 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 Engineering.

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

6 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 2 or 4b 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 enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Disaster Management Schedule.

8 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this degree must substitute an alternative course as approved by the Programme Director or nominee.

9 A student must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 45 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Disaster Management cannot continue.

10 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.

11 a The research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by the Academic Head.

b The research project topic must be approved by the Programme Director or nominee prior to enrolment.

c The research project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 A student who has not met the requirement in Regulation 9 may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Certificate in Disaster Management.

13 This degree may be awarded with Honours as specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

14 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.

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