Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2024 Semester Two – 15 July
2025 Semester One – 3 March
Available locations
City
Points
120
Programme type
Postgraduate
Taught options available

Programme overview

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.

Programme structure

There are two available pathways to choose from to complete this programme. 

A breakdown of the classes in further detail can be found under the 'Elective options' tab to the right.

Option one:

Core: ENGGEN 736  (15 points)

Research Project: ENGGEN 792 or 794 (30 points)

(Engineering) Electives: (30 points)
• CIVIL 704, 765,
• ENGGEN 705, 723–725, 730–733, 737, 738, 742, 743,

(Business) Electives: (30 points)
• BUSADMIN 761–764, 766,
• BUSDEV 711–715, 721-724, 731–734,
• BUSMAN 701–705, 708.
 

OR
 

Option Two:

Core: ENGGEN 784 (30 points).

15-points from:
• CIVIL 704, 765, ENGGEN 737, 738.

30-points from:
• CIVIL 704, 765,
• ENGGEN 705, 723–725, 730–733, 737, 738, 742, 743

30-points from:
• BUSADMIN 761–764, 766,
• BUSDEV 711–715, 731–734,
• BUSMAN 701–705, 707, 708

Other 600 and 700-level courses in the Faculty of Engineering are approved by the Programme Director.

 

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.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

120 point programme

Compulsory 45 points

  • Code:
    ENGGEN 736
    Name:
    Research Implementation and Dissemination
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    ENGGEN 794
    Name:
    Research Project
    Type:
    Compulsory degree component
    Points:
    30 pts

Electives 30 points

  • Name:
    Engineering course
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Engineering course
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts

Electives 30 points

  • Name:
    Business Development or Business Management course
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Business Development or Business Management course
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts

Elective 15 points

  • Name:
    Engineering, Business Development, or Business Management course
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts

2024 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.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPA 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.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

    Four-year engineering degree

  • Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    6.5

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.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Master of Engineering Management cost per year?

2024 fees

Domestic students
NZ$20,218.80*
International students
NZ$55,210*

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 $8.88 per point, estimated at $1,065.60 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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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

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 2024
8 December 2023
Semester Two 2024
4 July 2024

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

Other important dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Option one:

(Engineering) Electives
CIVIL 704 Advanced Topics in Project Management
CIVIL 765 Infrastructure Asset Management

ENGGEN 705  Engineering Product Developement
ENGGEN 723
ENGGEN 724
ENGGEN 725
ENGGEN 730 Management Skills for Project Professionals
ENGGEN 733 Strategy, Portfolios, Programmes and Projects
ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management
ENGGEN 738 Work Based Learning    
ENGGEN 742 Project Management
ENGGEN 743 Applied Creative Thinking
 
(Business) Electives 
BUSADMIN 761 Management
BUSADMIN 762 Marketing
BUSADMIN 763 Quantitative Analysis
BUSADMIN 764 Accounting
BUSADMIN 766  Supply Chain Management

BUSDEV 711 Business in a Changing World
BUSDEV 712 Financial Management
BUSDEV 713 Sustainable Value Chains
BUSDEV 714
BUSDEV 715 Contemporary Marketing 
BUSDEV 721  Innovation Management and Strategy
BUSDEV 722  Product Management
BUSDEV 723 New Product Development Processes
BUSDEV 724 Designing for Sustainability
BUSDEV 731 Business Analytics
BUSDEV 734
 
BUSMAN 701 Managing People and Organisations
BUSMAN 702 Contemporary Marketing
BUSMAN 703 Financial Decision-making
BUSMAN 704 Supply Chain Management
BUSMAN 705 Strategic Human Resource Management
BUSMAN 708 Innovation in Practice

 
Option Two:
 
15-points from:
CIVIL 704 Advanced Topics in Project Management
CIVIL 765 Infrastructure Asset Management
ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management
ENGGEN 738 Work Based Learning
 
30-points from:
CIVIL 704 Advanced Topics in Project Management
CIVIL 765 Infrastructure Asset Management
ENGGEN 705  Engineering Product Developement
ENGGEN  723
ENGGEN 724
ENGGEN 725
ENGGEN 730 Management Skills for Project Professionals
ENGGEN 731 Agile and Lean Project Management
ENGGEN 732 Systems Thinking and Project Business Case
ENGGEN 733 Strategy, Portfolios, Programmes and Projects
ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management
ENGGEN 738 Work Based Learning
ENGGEN 742 Project Management
ENGGEN 743 Applied Creative Thinking
 
30-points from:
BUSADMIN 761 Management
BUSADMIN 762 Marketing
BUSADMIN 763 Quantitative Analysis
BUSADMIN 764 Accounting
BUSADMIN 766 Supply Chain Management
BUSDEV 711 Business in a Changing World
BUSDEV 712 Financial Management
BUSDEV 713 Sustainable Value Chains
BUSDEV 714
BUSDEV 715 Contemporary Marketing
BUSDEV 731 Business Analytics
BUSDEV 732
BUSDEV 733
BUSDEV 734
BUSMAN 701 Managing People and Organisations
BUSMAN 702 Contemporary Marketing
BUSMAN 703 Financial Decision-making
BUSMAN 704 Supply Chain Management
BUSMAN 705 Strategic Human Resource Management
BUSMAN 707 Business Analytics 
BUSMAN 708 Innovation in practice
For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

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

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