The Degree of Master of Commerce – MCom

1 In order to be admitted to this programme, a student needs to have:

either

a (i) (a) completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Auckland or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) passed the specified prerequisite courses in the subject intended for this degree with a Grade Point Average of 5 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in that major

or

(ii) (a) completed the requirements for the Degree of Master of Business Administration from the University of Auckland or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) passed at least 90 points above Stage I from courses listed in the Bachelor of Commerce Schedule including at least 45 points above Stage II in the intended subject for this degree

and

(c) achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points in the Stage III courses

or

b (i) (a) completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) from the University of Auckland or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) passed the Bachelor of Commerce (Honours) in the subject intended for this degree with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher over the programme

or

(ii) (a) completed the requirements for the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce from the University of Auckland or an equivalent qualification approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) passed the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce in the subject intended for this degree with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher over the programme.

2 A student who has not completed all the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce but who has:

a passed courses with a total value of at least 330 points for that degree

and

b passed the specified prerequisite courses as listed in the Master of Commerce Schedule for the intended subject

and

c achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in 45 points above Stage II in the prerequisite courses may, with the approval of the relevant Head of Department enrol for this degree. The remaining courses for the Degree of Bachelor of Commerce must be passed within 12 months of initial enrolment for the Master of Commerce. The Degree of Master of Commerce will not be awarded until the requirements for the Bachelor of Commerce have been completed.

3 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a 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 of this degree.

4 If a student is enrolled in the Late Year Term in points towards the MCom, then this counts as a semester in respect of the time limits specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b 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 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements for one of the subjects as listed in the Master of Commerce Schedule.

b A student who has to complete 180 points for this degree must achieve a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Commerce cannot continue.

c A student required to complete 180 points for this degree may substitute up to 30 points from other subjects listed in the Master of Commerce Schedule or from other 700 level courses offered at this University as approved by all Heads of Department.

7 A research project may be included as approved by the Academic Head or nominee.

8 A student admitted to this programme must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

9 a The dissertation or thesis is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The dissertation or thesis topic must be approved by the relevant Departmental Postgraduate Committee prior to enrolment.

c The dissertation or thesis is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Master Degrees, except for students enrolled in a dissertation in the Late Year Term.

10 a A student who has enrolled in a dissertation in the Late Year Term must submit the dissertation by the final Friday of the Late Year Term. If, in exceptional circumstances beyond the student’s control, the dissertation has not been able to be completed by this date, Senate or its representative, acting upon the recommendation of the Head of Department, may approve a limited extension of time, not exceeding two months.

b The dissertation is to be submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

11 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for the Master of Commerce to the Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce.

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

13 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

14 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.