The Degree of Master of Intellectual Property – MIP

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

either

a (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree with honours from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher across 60 points above Stage III, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(ii) (a) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree with honours from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded

or

b (i) completed the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Laws or for the Degree of Bachelor of Laws (Honours) from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(iii) achieved a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in their last equivalent full-time year of study

or

c (i) completed the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher in their last equivalent full-time year of study, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(ii) demonstrated to the Programme Director at least two years of relevant practical professional experience in the field of intellectual property which demonstrates the student’s ability to undertake the degree.

Note: A relevant bachelors degree may be in engineering, science or technology or equivalent.

2 A student admitted to this degree must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Master Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

3 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Intellectual Property Schedule.

4 Up to 30 points may, with the approval of the Programme Director, be replaced by 30 points from appropriate 700 Level courses offered at this University.

5 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.

6 A student who has passed courses towards the Postgraduate Certificate in Intellectual Property may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided the postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.

7 A student may apply to reassign courses passed to the Postgraduate Certificate of Intellectual Property.

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

9 This degree may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

10 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2024.