Master of Software Development–MSwDev 180 points Qualification regulations

1. (a) Before enrolment, a candidate for the MSwDev degree shall have:

(i) completed a degree of a tertiary institution in New Zealand with an average grade of at least B; and

(ii) demonstrated a basic level of competence in programming;

(iii) been accepted by the Head of the School of Engineering and Computer Science as capable of proceeding with the proposed course of study.

(b) Requirement (a)(i) may be waived by the Associate Dean (Students) for a candidate who has had extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience of an appropriate kind.

Note: Students with a qualification in Software Engineering, Computer Science (or a similar subject), or with substantial experience in software development in industry will not be accepted into the programme.

2. (a) The course of study for the MSwDev shall consist of:

Part 1: SWEN 501, SWEN 502, SWEN 504

Part 2: SWEN 589.

(b) Entry to Part 2 requires at least a B– average in Part 1 courses or special permission from the head of school.

3. A candidate for the MSwDev must be enrolled full time, and shall normally complete the degree within 12 months of first enrolling in it, but must complete it within 24 months.

4. (a) A candidate who has completed Part 1 of the degree and not Part 2 may be awarded a PGDipSwDev.

(b) A candidate who has completed SWEN 501 and 502 but has not completed Part 1 may be awarded a PGCertSwDev.

6. The MSwDev may be awarded with Distinction or Merit as described in the Assessment Handbook.