Viewed as ‘an MBA for engineers,’ this prestigious taught programme is offered jointly with the University of Auckland Business School.
Aimed at professionals, the MEMgt appeals to a broad range of students from different engineering and technological backgrounds intending to pursue management roles. It is a flexible qualification oriented towards enhancing your professional and business capacities for the global market.
Enrol in the following:
Core course: ENGGEN 736 Research Implementation & Dissemination (available in Semesters One and Two)
Note: enrol the core course ENGGEN 736 alongside ENGGEN 794B
Research Project: ENGGEN 794 A/B* (Available in Semesters One and Two)
Choose at least two courses from the following list of Engineering electives (availability in brackets):
• ENGGEN 742 Project Management (Semesters One and Two)
• CIVIL 765 Infrastructure Asset Management (Semester One)
• ENGGEN 705 Advanced Innovation & New Product Development (Semester Two)
• ENGGEN 730 Management Skills for Project Professionals (Semesters One and Two)
• ENGGEN 731 Agile & Lean Project Management (Semester One)
• ENGGEN 733 Systems Thinking and Project Business Case (Semester One)
Choose at least two courses from the following electives (availability in brackets):
• BUSMAN 701 Managing People and Organisations (Quarter Four)
• BUSMAN 702 Contemporary Marketing (Quarters Two, Four)
• BUSMAN 703 Financial Decision-Making (Quarter Three)
• BUSMAN 704 Supply Chain Management (Quarter One)
• BUSMAN 705 Strategic Human Resource Management (Quarter One)
• BUSMAN 707 Business Analytics (Quarter Two)
• BUSMAN 708 Innovation in Practice (Quarters Three)
• BUSDEV 711 Business in a Changing World (Quarter Two)
• BUSDEV 712 Financial Management (Quarter Four)
• BUSDEV 713 Sustainable Value Chains (Quarter Three)
• BUSDEV 715 Contemporary Marketing (Quarter One)
• BUSDEV 731 Business Analytics (Quarter Three)
• BUSDEV 732 Commercialising Technology (Quarter Two)
• BUSDEV 733 Turning Technology into IP (Quarter Four)
The additional 15 points (one elective) can be chosen from either list.
Note:
• BUSMAN courses – On-campus only
• BUSDEV courses – Online only
Research project information
*This research project requires a student to undertake a practical application in a temporary endeavour to deliver a product, service or specified outcome. May take the form of action research, project implementation and evaluation of modern advances in project management practices, or a project management-oriented case study. Project will be conducted by students working individually within an existing project orientated team.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
120 point programme
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.
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
You must have completed a BE or BE(Hons) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage III.
In exceptional circumstances, we will consider you for entry if you have completed a bachelors degree and have three years of work experience in engineering.
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.
Four-year engineering degree
No bands less than 6.0
You must have completed a four-year bachelors degree in engineering at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:
You will need a GPE of 5.0.
In exceptional circumstances, we will consider you for entry if you have completed an undergraduate degree and have three years of work experience in engineering.
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 $8.38 per point, estimated at $1,005.60 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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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.
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 27 February |
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| Ends – 26 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 17 July |
| Ends – 13 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 26 February |
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| Ends – 24 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 15 July |
| Ends – 11 November |
See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.
The additional 15 points (one elective) can be chosen from either list.
Please do not take ENGGEN 736 in the first half of your project or before. ENGGEN 736 must be taken in the second half of your project or once your project has been completed.
The MEMgt offers a distinct career path towards leadership positions. Its industry focus additionally demonstrates your management competence to employers. Unlike generic management qualifications, it focuses directly on issues unique to engineering companies, allowing you to draw from your perspectives as a professional engineer.
Ryan's MEMgt provided him with valuable insights for his role as a project manager at Beca.
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