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Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Modelling – PGDipMathModel

The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.

Admission

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

a completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, and a relevant major or specialisation, or have equivalent prior study

or

b completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage II, and a relevant major or specialisation

or

c completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, and a relevant major or specialisation, or have equivalent prior study

or

d completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 60 points above Stage III, and in a relevant subject.

2 Applicants must have completed 15 points from COMPSCI 130, ENGGEN 131, MATHS 162, and 15 points from ENGSCI 311, 313, 314, MATHS 361, or the equivalent.

3 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.

4 In exceptional circumstances, the requirements in Regulation 1 and 2 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.

Notes:

(i) A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science.

(ii) A relevant Bachelors Honours degree may include the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelors of Arts (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours).

(iii) A relevant subject may include analytics, applied mathematics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, engineering, information systems, information technology, machine learning, mathematics, operations research, physics, statistics or technology.

Duration and Total Points Value

5 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.

6 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.

Structure and Content

7 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Modelling Schedule.

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

9 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to the confirmation of the Programme Director or nominee.

10 With the prior approval of the Head of Department or nominee, up to 30 points may be replaced by other appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university.

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.

Distinction

12 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

Variations

13 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.

Amendment

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

Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematical Modelling (PGDipMathModel) Schedule

Requirement:

60 points: ENGSCI 711, 721, MATHS 765, 767

at least 30 points from BIOMENG 771, ECON 721, 723, ENGSCI 712, 740, 746, 755, 760, 761, 763, 765, 768, ENVPHYS 701, MATHS 761–764, 766, 769, 770, OPSMGT 752, PHYSICS 742, 743, 752, 753, 757, 780

up to 30 points from approved 600 and 700 level courses offered at this University

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