Program Overview

Course Overview

The PhD course, INFO 691, is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with advanced knowledge and skills in Information Studies.

Course Details

• Dates: 1 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2026
• Starts: Full Year
• Fees: NZ$10,083.60 for domestic students, NZ$10,083.60 for international students
• Campus: Pipitea
• Estimated Workload: 40 hours per week
• Points: 120 points (one point is approximately 10 hours of work)

Entry Restrictions

• Prerequisites: None
• Corequisites: None
• Restrictions: None (students who have already passed similar content cannot take this course)

Taught By

The School of Information Management — Wellington School of Business and Government is responsible for teaching this course.

Disclaimer

This course outline may be subject to change.

Key Dates

Important dates, including mid-trimester teaching breaks, can be found on the University's key dates calendar. Assessment dates will be communicated once the course has begun.

Course Learning Objectives

Students who pass this course should be able to achieve individual learning objectives agreed upon with their supervisor.

How This Course Is Taught

The teaching format of this course should be discussed with the supervisor.

Assessment

• Type: Individual
• Mark: 100%
• Assessment Method: Thesis

Assessment Dates and Extensions

Due dates for assessments and information about extensions can be found on the University's online learning environment, Nuku.

Mandatory Requirements

There are no mandatory requirements for this course.

What You'll Need to Get

No specific texts or equipment are required for this course.

Past Versions of This Course

Older versions of this course may be accessible through the course archive.

Student Feedback

Previous students' feedback on this course can be found in the student feedback database.