- Duration
- Full-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2025 Quarter Two – 31 March
- 2025 Quarter Four – 15 September
- Available locations
- University of Auckland Online
- Points
- 120 or 180
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught options available
Programme overview
The Master of Information Governance responds to an increasing industry demand for graduates equipped to take up specialist roles in organisations as privacy professionals (such as Privacy Officer and Information Officer) and in other roles related to Information Governance.
The programme is designed for working professionals as well as recent graduates seeking to upskill in this field or advance their careers in privacy, information governance or related fields.
You will be equipped with a sound understanding of Information Governance concepts, global citizenship as well as a strong platform of professional skills required for managing privacy and information governance programmes in businesses and organisations.
The MInfoGov will be offered online through University of Auckland Online. You will be immersed in a rich, flexible and interactive learning environment designed to help you learn and develop professional skills in information governance.
A 120-point Postgraduate Diploma in Information Governance and 60-point Postgraduate Certificate in Information Governance are available for students seeking shorter qualifications, or as exit options.
Programme structure
Taught Masters: 180 points
Requirement:
90 points (5 courses):
- Environment of Information Governance INFOGOV 700
- Information Research in Practice INFOGOV 701
- Information Ethics INFOGOV 702
- Artificial Intelligence Regulation INFOGOV 704
- Information Privacy: Theory and Application INFOGOV 705 (30 points)
and
90 points comprising either:
a) at least 45 points (3 courses) from:
- Technologies and Compliance INFOGOV 703
- Cybersecurity Techniques and Regulation INFOGOV 706
- Dispute Resolution Techniques INFOGOV 707
- Intellectual property and Innovation INFOGOV 708
- Access to Information INFOGOV 709
- Sectors and Information Governance INFOGOV 710
- Special Topic INFOGOV 711
- Special Topic INFOGOV 712
plus
up to 45 points from other approved courses listed in the Master of Commerce and Master of Laws Schedules
or
b) at least 15 points (1 course) from:
- Technologies and Compliance INFOGOV 703
- Cybersecurity Techniques and Regulation INFOGOV 706
- Dispute Resolution Techniques INFOGOV 707
- Intellectual property and Innovation INFOGOV 708
- Access to Information INFOGOV 709
- Sectors and Information Governance INFOGOV 710
- Special Topic INFOGOV 711
- Special Topic INFOGOV 712
plus
up to 45 points from other approved courses listed in the Master of Commerce and Master of Laws Schedules
plus
30 points: Research Project INFOGOV 780* or Project INFOGOV 720
The above structure is subject to final regulatory approval.
*Prerequisite: INFOGOV 701 and INFOGOV 705.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
Subjects available in this programme
- Information Governance
- Information Governance(Online)
2025 entry requirements
My highest qualification is from:
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here 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.
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 4.0
Further programme requirements
Taught 180 points
You must have completed a relevant bachelors degree with a GPA of 4.0 or higher in at least 60 points above Stage II, or the equivalent.
Or, you can have compelted ther equirements of a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or equivalent and passed 60 points in the Postgraduate Certificate or Postgraduate Diploma in Information Governance from this University with a GPA of 4.0 or higher, provided the postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awared.
Note: A relevant bachelors degree may be in business, engineering, health sciences, humanities, law, sciences or technology.
Other pathways to study
A flexible Postgraduate Diploma in Business pathway is available for domestic applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. Please talk to our advisers for more information.
Programme requirements
Minimum programme requirements
Minimum requirements listed here 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.
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Study optionTaught 180 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands below 6.0.
Further programme requirements
Taught 180 points
You must have completed a relevant bachelors degree from a recognised university or similar institution with a GPE of 4.0 or higher.
Note: A relevant bachelors degree may be in business, engineering, health sciences, humanities, law, sciences or technology.
Other pathways to study
A flexible Postgraduate Diploma in Business pathway is available for domestic applicants who do not have an undergraduate degree. Please talk to our advisers for more information.
How much does a Master of Information Governance cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,963.20*
- International students
- NZ$45,404*
Fees are set in advance of each calendar year and will be updated on this website. Fees are inclusive of 15% GST, but do not include the Student Services Fee, course books, travel and health insurance, or living costs. Amounts shown are indicative only. In addition to the tuition fees, there is a Student Services Fee of $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,663.20 for full-time study (180 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Student loans and allowances
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Cost of living
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Key dates
Please note: We will consider late applications if places are still available. International students should start the application process as early as possible to allow sufficient time to apply for a visa.
Application closing dates
- Quarter Two 2025
- 1 February 2025
- Quarter Four 2025
- 1 July 2025
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Quarter Two | Starts – 8 April |
|---|---|
| Ends – 22 June | |
| Quarter Four | Starts – 23 September |
| Ends – 7 December |
| Quarter Two | Starts – 31 March |
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| Ends – 14 June | |
| Quarter Four | Starts – 15 September |
| Ends – 29 November |
Other important dates
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
Where could this programme take you?
You will be equipped to take up specialist roles in organisations as privacy professionals or compliance officers and in other roles related to Information Governance, where there is an increasing demand for qualified professionals.
Jobs related to this programme
- Compliance officer
- Data protection professional
- Information Governance consultant/analyst
- Information officer
- Privacy officer
- Project manager
- Records manager
Student career planning service
Once you become a student at the University, you can get help with planning and developing your career from Career Development and Employability Services.
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- 0800 61 62 63
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