The Degree of Master of Environmental Management – MEnvMgt

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, an applicant 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 at least 60 points towards the Postgraduate Diploma in Science from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, and a specialisation in Environmental Management, provided that the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

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 requirement 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: A relevant Bachelors degree may include the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours), Bachelor of Optometry, Bachelor of Planning, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Urban Planning or Bachelor of Urban Planning (Honours).

4 A student admitted to this degree 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.

5 The total enrolment for this degree must not exceed 220 points.

6 a A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Environmental Management Schedule.

b A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses prior to enrolment in ENVMGT 791. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Environmental Management cannot continue.

7 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.

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

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

9 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Management.

10 A student who has passed courses towards a Postgraduate Diploma in Science in Environmental Management and is eligible to be admitted to this degree may apply to reassign those courses to the Master of Environmental Management provided that the postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

11 This degree may be awarded with Honours in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

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.