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Programme requirements

Be sure you are familiar with the requirements of the postgraduate Commercial Law programmes as you will need to meet these in order to graduate.

MCom
The masters degree may be taken as a two-year programme (240 points) or as the second year following BCom(Hons) or PGDipCom (120 points).
Prerequisites	Requirements
2 year: A major in Commercial Law with an average grade of B or higher in the Stage III courses 1 year: BCom(Hons) or PGDipCom in Commercial Law with an average grade of B or higher	LAW 788 120 points from LAWCOMM 701-769 with the approval of the Deans of Business and Economics, and Law, of the courses taught in their respective faculties 120 points in COMLAW 796 Thesis in Commercial Law
Students may elect to substitute 700-level courses from other subjects that are relevant to their research interests to a value of 30 points, provided that permission is obtained from both departments.
BCom(Hons)
This honours degree consists of one fulltime year of postgraduate study following the Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Prerequisites	Requirements
A major in Commercial Law with an average grade of B+ or higher in the Stage III courses or equivalent	LAW 788 30 points in COMLAW 788 Dissertation 90 points from LAWCOMM 701-769, LAWPUBL 725, with the approval of the Deans of Business and Economics, and Law, of the courses taught in their respective faculties.
Students may elect to substitute 700-level courses from other subjects that are relevant to their research interests to a value of 30 points, provided that permission is obtained from both departments.
PGDipCom
This postgraduate diploma consists of one fulltime year of postgraduate coursework following the Bachelor of Commerce degree.
Prerequisites	Requirements
A major in commercial law with an average grade of B or higher in the Stage III courses or equivalent	LAW 788 120 points from LAWCOMM 701-769, LAWPUBL 725, with the approval of the Deans of Business and Economics, and Law, of the courses taught in their respective faculties
Students may elect to substitute 700-level courses from other subjects that are relevant to their research interests to a value of 30 points, provided that permission is obtained from both departments.
MTaxS
Entry to the Master of Taxation Studies is at the discretion of the Dean of the Business School.
Prerequisites	Requirements
A commerce or law degree with taxation, and/or relevant experience in taxation	120 points comprising either research masters or taught masters Research Masters 30 points COMLAW 740 90 points COMLAW 794 Thesis Taught Masters 30 points COMLAW 740 Up to 90 points from COMLAW 741, 746-756, 789, 790.
The MTaxS is a 120-point degree. Students must complete a compulsory 30-points course and either a 90-point thesis or 90 points of courses chosen from the schedule.
MLS
The PGDipCom and BCom(Hons) in Commercial Law are also pathways to the Master of Legal Studies (MLS).
The MLS is a postgraduate legal qualification for non law graduates. Further information is available at www.law.auckland.ac.nz
PhD in Commercial Law
The MCom, BCom(Hons) in Commercial Law, the MTaxS and MLS are all pathways to a PhD in Commercial Law. Both the honours degree and the masters degree should have prepared the applicant with subject matter expertise and research skills, including at least one significant research endeavour as part of the degree. For this reason, Masters of Business Administration (MBAs) and other general, applied degrees are often not seen as adequate preparation for PhD study, and transitional preparation of up to one year may be required. Prior degree study should have been completed with distinction (generally at A- level or above) and have prepared the applicant in the discipline in which the research is proposed. In terms of supervision, the disciplinary base of the department is broad and applicants are encouraged to check the research profiles of potential supervisors on the department website. Many staff members have identified preferred areas of PhD and masters supervision to assist students’ identification of research topics. Enter your expression of interest online at www.postgrad.auckland.ac.nz/doctoral/interest

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