The Degree of Master of Artificial Intelligence – MAI

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have completed the requirements for:

either

a (i) the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) from this University in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage III, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director

or

(ii) (a) the Degree of Bachelor of Advanced Science (Honours), Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or Bachelor of Science (Honours) from this University or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director

and

(b) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence or Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded

or

b (i) the Degree of Bachelor of Science from this University in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director

or

(ii) (a) the Degree of Bachelor of Science from this University or the equivalent as approved by the Programme Director

and

(b) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence or Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

2 In exceptional circumstances, the Programme Director may approve the admission of a student who has extensive, relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience deemed equivalent to the requirements in Regulation 1.

Note: Whether a degree or subject is considered relevant will depend on the courses passed. Degrees or subjects in applied science, bioengineering, computer science, data science, electrical engineering, electronic engineering, engineering science, information technology, mechatronics, science, software engineering or technology may be considered relevant.

3 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a 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 180 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

4 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b 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 for this degree.

5 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Artificial Intelligence Schedule.

6 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 120 points of taught courses taken for this degree, prior to enrolment in COMPSCI 779, COMPSCI 792 or ENGGEN 794. If this Grade Point Average is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Artificial Intelligence 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 Senate or its representative.

b The topic of the research project must be approved by the Academic Head or nominee prior to enrolment.

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

9 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence or Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence that are available in this degree may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

10 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Diploma in Artificial Intelligence or Postgraduate Certificate in Artificial Intelligence.

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

12 In exceptional circumstances the Programme Director or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

13 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2024.