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Masters

Master of Information Governance

University of Auckland
Auckland , New Zealand
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Tuition Fee
NZD 43,658
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-15
Medium of studying
Fully Online
Duration
12 months
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Program Details
Degree
Masters
Major
Data Management | Information Management | Information Systems
Area of study
Information and Communication Technologies
Education type
Fully Online
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
NZD 43,658
Intakes
Program start dateApplication deadline
2024-04-08-
2024-09-23-
2025-03-31-
2025-09-15-
About Program

Program Overview

Offered online, this program provides a flexible learning environment for working professionals and recent graduates. Graduates can pursue careers as compliance officers, data protection professionals, information governance consultants, and other roles in organizations handling information governance. The program offers a flexible pathway for domestic applicants without an undergraduate degree through the Postgraduate Diploma in Business.

Program Outline

  • Focus: Designed for working professionals and recent graduates seeking to improve their skills in privacy, information governance, or relevant fields.
  • Learning: Equips graduates with a deep understanding of information governance concepts, global citizenship, and professional skills to manage privacy and information governance programs within organizations.
  • Delivery: Offered online through Auckland Online, providing a flexible and interactive learning environment.
  • Qualification Options:
  • 120-point Postgraduate Diploma in Information Governance
  • 60-point Postgraduate Certificate in Information Governance
  • Additional Features:
  • Offered at two intake periods: Quarter Two and Quarter Four
  • Available online
  • Suitable for domestic and international students

Outline:

  • Program Structure:
  • Taught Masters (180 points):
  • Required Courses (90 points):
  • Environment of Information Governance (INFOGOV 700)
  • Information Research in Practice (INFOGOV 701)
  • Artificial Intelligence Regulation (INFOGOV 704)
  • Information Privacy: Theory and Application (INFOGOV 705)
  • Optional Course Selection (90 points):
  • Option 1: Choose at least 45 points from:
  • Technologies and Compliance (INFOGOV 703)
  • Cybersecurity Techniques and Regulation (INFOGOV 706)
  • Dispute Resolution Techniques (INFOGOV 707)
  • Intellectual Property and Innovation (INFOGOV 708)
  • Sectors and Information Governance (INFOGOV 710)
  • Special Topic (INFOGOV 711)
  • Special Topic (INFOGOV 712)
  • OR
  • Option 2: Choose at least 15 points from the options listed above and up to 45 points from other approved courses listed in the Master of Commerce and Master of Laws Schedules.
  • Research Project (30 points):
  • Research Project (INFOGOV 780)
  • OR
  • Project (INFOGOV 720)
  • Subjects Available:
  • Information Governance (Online)

Careers:

  • Graduates can pursue various career paths related to information governance, including:
  • Compliance officer
  • Data protection professional
  • Privacy officer
  • Project manager
  • Records manager

Other:

  • **The program also offers a flexible pathway for domestic applicants without an undergraduate degree through the Postgraduate Diploma in Business.
  • Please be aware that late applications may be considered based on availability.
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements:

2024 Entry Requirements:

Domestic Students:

  • Taught - 180 points:
  • A relevant bachelor's degree with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in at least 90 points of the most advanced courses, or equivalent.
  • Note: A relevant bachelor's degree may be in business, engineering, health sciences, humanities, law, sciences, or technology.
  • Taught - 180 points:
  • A relevant bachelor's degree with a GPE of 4.0 or higher.
  • Note: A relevant bachelor's degree may be in business, engineering, health sciences, humanities, law, sciences, or technology.

International Students:

  • Taught - 180 points:
  • A relevant bachelor's degree from a recognized university or similar institution with a GPE of 4.0 or higher.
  • Note: A relevant bachelor's degree may be in business, engineering, health sciences, humanities, law, sciences, or technology.
  • Domestic and International Students:
  • A flexible Postgraduate Diploma in Business pathway is available for applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree.

Note:

  • Minimum entry requirements listed are the likely grades required and do not guarantee entry.
    • We assess each application individually and applicants may require a higher grade to be offered a place.

Language Proficiency Requirements:

IELTS:

  • Minimum score of 6.5 overall, with no bands below 6.0.

Other pathways to study:

Domestic Students:

  • A flexible Postgraduate Diploma in Business pathway is available for applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree.

Please note:

  • All entry requirements are subject to final regulatory approval.
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