Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research and Analytics – PGDipORAn

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

a (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, or have equivalent prior study

or

(ii) 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

or

b (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, or the equivalent prior study

or

(ii) 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.

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 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.

Notes:

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

(iii) A relevant subject may be analytics, artificial intelligence, computer science, data science, economics, engineering, information systems, information technology, management science, machine learning, mathematics, operations research, operations and supply chain management, statistics or technology.

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.

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

6 A student enrolled for this postgraduate diploma must complete the requirements as listed in the Postgraduate Diploma in Operations Research and Analytics Schedule.

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

8 Courses selected for this postgraduate diploma are subject to the confirmation of the Programme Director or nominee.

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

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

12 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.

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