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  • v2.3: Updated "At-a-glance"
  • v2.2: Updated layout to align with Gather
  • v2.1: Refined wording, exemptions, etc.
  • v2: Updated with all UG insights and a rereading of the Calendar.
  • v1: Initial draft

Qualifications covered

  • Master of Information Studies (MIS)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies (PGDipIS)
  • Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies (PGCertIS)

Relationship between qualifications

  • Enrolments are accepted in to any of the three qualifications.

  • Staircasing allows movement in both directions.

 

Master of Information Studies (MIS)

At-a-glance

Duration: 3-4 trimesters of full-time study or normally 6 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimester: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimester 1

Composition: Coursework and research

Research component: Minimal

Required contact: Evenings

Location: Fully by distance or On-campus (Pipitea)

Points and courses: 180 points (11 courses)

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree and
  • Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 180 points.

Complete eleven courses:

  • INFO 520
  • INFO 521
  • INFO 522
  • INFO 523
  • INFO 527
  • INFO 528
  • INFO 580
  • Four courses from:
    • INFO 525
    • INFO 530-579

Student completing this degree may obtain a specialisation in Archives and Record Management by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

  • INFO 534

  • INFO 535

Students completing this degree may obtain a specialisation in Library Science by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

  • INFO 525

  • INFO 542

Questions

  1. Do the entry requirements insist on a NZ Bachelor's degree with Honours or a Master's degree? What does this mean for international students? I have already removed it in anticipation of this answer (smile)

Postgraduate Diploma in Information Studies (PGDipIS)

At-a-glance

Duration: 2 trimesters of full-time study or normally 4 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimester: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimester 1

Composition: Coursework

Research component: None

Required contact: Evenings

Location: Fully by distance or On-campus (Pipitea)

Points and courses: 120 points (8 courses)

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree and
  • Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

Complete 120 points.

Complete eight courses:

  • INFO 520
  • INFO 521
  • INFO 522
  • INFO 523
  • INFO 527
  • Three further courses from INFO 500-599

Student completing the PGDipIS may obtain a specialisation in Archives and Record Management by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

  • INFO 534

  • INFO 535

Students completing the PGDipIS may obtain a specialisation in Library Science by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

  • INFO 525

  • INFO 542

Questions

  1. Prospectus talks about a degree with/at 'good academic performance'. Is this a requirements or a suggestion, as I can't see it in the Calendar?

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Studies (PGCertIS)

At-a-glance

Duration: 1 trimester of full-time study or normally 2 if studied part-time

Can be studied part-time

Starting trimester: 1

Applications due: Standard dates for Trimester 1

Composition: Coursework

Research component: None

Required contact: Evenings

Location: Fully by distance or On-campus (Pipitea)

Points and courses: 60 points (4 courses)

Entry requirements

To be accepted into this programme you'll need:

  • A Bachelor's degree and
  • Acceptance by the Programme Director as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

Programme requirements

Complete at least 60 points.

Complete four courses:

  • INFO 520
  • INFO 522
  • Two further courses from INFO 500-599

Student completing the PGCertIS may obtain a specialisation in Archives and Record Management by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

  • INFO 534

  • INFO 535

Students completing the PGCertIS may obtain a specialisation in Library Science by including the following two courses in meeting the requirements listed above:

  • INFO 525

  • INFO 542

Important information

  • To access online conferencing, distance students will need to have a device running a recent operating system with a minimum of 2GB RAM and 2.3 GHz, and a microphone, headset and speakers. 

  • If you don't have good basic IT skills you will need to take an introductory course at a polytechnic or night school, or complete an online course such as []The International Computing Driving License http://iitp.nz/activities/icdl]
  • If you want to enrol in this programme but don't meet some the entry requirements you should contact the Programme Director or Administrator to discuss your options.
  • The academic Calendar is the authoritative source of programme and course information.
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