Postgraduate Diploma in Commerce – PGDipCom

1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, a student must have:

a been enrolled in the Degree of Master of Commerce from this University

and

b passed at least 30 points for that degree

and

c been recommended for admission by the Dean of Faculty of Business and Economics or nominee.

2 a completed the requirements for a relevant Masters degree from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

b passed any prerequisite requirements specified in the Master of Commerce Schedule for the subject intended for this degree with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative.

Note: A relevant Masters degree may be in business, engineering, humanities, sciences or technology.

3 A student enrolled for 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.

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

5 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass:

a 120 points in one of the subjects listed in the Master of Commerce Schedule

or

b (i) at least 90 points in one of the subjects listed in the Master of Commerce Schedule, excluding thesis courses

and

(ii) up to 30 points from other courses listed in the Master of Commerce Schedule or other approved 700 level courses offered at this University.

6 A dissertation/research essay may be included as approved by the Academic Head or nominee.

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 Courses selected for this qualification are subject to confirmation by the relevant Academic Head or nominee.

9 a The dissertation or research project, when included in the programme, is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The dissertation or research project topic must be approved by the relevant Academic Head or nominee or Programme Coordinator prior to enrolment.

c The dissertation or research project must be completed and submitted as specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.

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

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

12 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2022.