Viewed as ‘an MBA for engineers,’ this prestigious taught programme is offered jointly with the University of Auckland Business School. Aimed at professionals, this programme 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.
- Duration
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: Varies
- Next start date
- 2019 Semester Two – 22 July
- 2020 Semester One – 2 March
- Available locations
- City
- Points
- 120
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
- Taught options available
Programme overview
Programme structure
- This flexible, 120-point taught programme allows you to design a personalised curriculum to suit your circumstances, learning objectives and career aspirations.
- The Engineering Management Project (Project M), a compulsory 45-point component, lasts for two semesters. It is a key learning experience of the programme with two options: working directly within a company to solve a business-related problem (this requires consent from a host company); or a case study project that applies research approaches to industry issues.
- The remaining 75 points of your degree are built from elective courses from the MEMgt schedule. You may take: three Faculty of Engineering and two Business School courses to pursue an engineering focus; or three Business School and two Faculty of Engineering courses if you’d like to create a business-focused programme.
120 point programme
Compulsory 45 points
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- Code:
- ENGGEN 766 A&B
- Name:
- Engineering Management Project
- Type:
- Research project
- Points:
- 45 pts
Electives 30 points
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- Name:
- Engineering course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Name:
- Engineering course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Electives 30 points
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- Name:
- Business Administration course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
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- Name:
- Business Administration course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
Elective 15 points
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- Name:
- Engineering or Business Administration course
- Type:
- Elective course
- Points:
- 15 pts
2020 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 120 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 5.0
Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You must have completed a BE or BE(Hons) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage III.
Other pathways to study
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.
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 120 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0
Four-year engineering degree
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands less than 6.0
Further programme requirements
Taught 120 points
You must have completed a four-year bachelors degree in engineering at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:
- Broad coverage in your first year of the foundational science topics that underpin engineering disciplines: mathematical modelling, chemical and materials science, electrical engineering theory, mechanics, programming, and engineering design.
- One year of postgraduate-level study.
- A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year.
You will need a GPE of 5.0.
Other pathways to study
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.
How much does a Master of Engineering Management cost per year?
2019 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$10,327.20 – $18,250.80*
- International students
- NZ$39,584*
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 $7.06 per point, estimated at $847.20 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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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
- Semester One 2019
- 8 December 2018
Start dates
Here are the start dates for the programme.
| Semester One | Starts – 4 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 1 July | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 22 July |
| Ends – 18 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
|---|---|
| Ends – 29 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 20 July |
| Ends – 16 November |
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Completion of the MEMgt requires a total of 75 points in elective courses alongside your 45 point ENGGEN 766 project.
You will be required to choose at least two courses from the following list of engineering electives:
- CIVIL 703 Project Management (Semesters One and Two)
- CIVIL 704 Advanced Topics in Project Management (Semester Two)
- CIVIL 765 Infrastructure Asset Management (Semester One)
- ENGGEN 705 Advanced Innovation & New Product Development (Not offered in 2019)
- ENGGEN 722 Special Topic in Applied Creative Thinking (Semester One)
- ENGGEN 723 (Not offered in 2019)
- ENGGEN 724 (Not offered in 2019)
- ENGGEN 725 Special Topic in Technology Management (Semester Two)
- ENGGEN 730 Management Skills for Project Professionals (Semesters One and Two)
- ENGGEN 731 Agile & Lean Project Management (Semester One)
- ENGGEN 734 Engineering Contracts for Project Managers (Semester Two)
You'll also need to choose at least two courses from the following list of Business Administration electives:
- BUSADMIN 761 Management (Quarter One/Quarter Three)
- BUSADMIN 762 Marketing (Quarter Two/Quarter Four)
- BUSADMIN 763 Quantitative Analysis (Quarter Two/Quarter Four)
- BUSADMIN 764 Accounting (Quarter One/Quarter Three)
- BUSADMIN 766 Supply Chain Management (Quarter One/Quarter Three)
The additional 15 points (one elective) can be chosen from either list.
Where could this programme take you?
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.
Jobs related to this programme
- Chief engineer
- Engineering manager
- Engineering or management consultant
- Manufacturing manager
- Operations manager
- Product development manager
- Project manager
Project manager, Ryan Ainsworth
Ryan's MEMgt provided him with valuable insights for his role as a project manager at Beca.
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