Engineering and Design

Master of Engineering Project Management MEPM

A career-focused qualification that brings together coursework and a project designed to prepare students for careers in international project management and leadership of major projects.

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Duration: Full-time: Varies; Part-time: Varies

Next start date: 2025 Semester Two – 21 July; 2026 Semester One – 2 March

Available locations: City, University of Auckland Online

Points: 120 or 180

Programme type: Postgraduate; Taught options available

Programme overview

New Zealand is recognised as a global leader in innovative project management approaches, delivering world-class projects across all engineering disciplines. Develop your skills and credentials as a professional project manager, able to lead and direct multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

This programme provides students with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to succeed in project management in a variety of industries. Focusing on two key project management practices, Waterfall and Agile, this programme enables students to work towards industry-recognised professional certification.

Students will gain sound fundamentals in project management concepts and application, whilst completing a spectrum of elective courses that broaden the acquisition of knowledge and skills within the engineering project management specialisation.

A project towards the end of your programme enables you to apply your theoretical skills to real-world industry projects and consolidates your learning.

Study the Health Projects specialisation

The New Zealand Ministry of Health needs your leadership to successfully implement critical health projects. The Auckland District Health Board will provide four University of Auckland students with paid internships while they study for a Master of Engineering Project Management, Health Projects specialisation. You can learn more about the Health Projects specialisation in the tab below or click the link here for our info pack.

Study this programme online

The Master of Engineering Project Management is also available through University of Auckland Online. This will allow you to complete the programme through a set of 100% online courses. Learn about the Master of Engineering Project Management Online.

The Master of Engineering Project Management (MEPM) is globally accredited by the Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) of the Project Management Institute (PMI).
This is the first and currently the only PMI-accredited programme in New Zealand.

The Global Accreditation Center (GAC) website.
_{The Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) is an independent academic accreditation body with policies, procedures, and standards for project, programme, portfolio management, and related programmes at the bachelor’s, postgraduate, and doctoral degree levels.}

The Project Management Institute (PMI) website.
_{Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading professional association for project management, and the authority for a growing global community of millions of project professionals and individuals who use project management skills. Collectively, these professionals and “changemakers” consistently create better outcomes for businesses, community and society worldwide.}

Programme structure

This programme offers two options to suit candidates' existing qualifications and experience.

120 points for candidates with a four-year bachelors (honours) degree
180 points for candidates with a three-year bachelors degree

You will complete four 15-point core courses and either two 15-point
electives for the 120-point programme or six 15-point electives for the
180-point programme. You can view what selections are available in the
section below. You will also complete a 30-point project for both programmes,
consolidating your learning and allowing you to apply your skills in a real-world setting.

Core (45 points):
ENGGEN 730 Management Skills for Project Professionals

and

ENGGEN 731 Agile and Lean Project Management
ENGGEN 742 Project Management
or
ENGGEN 740 Project Management Bodies of Knowledge (30 points)

Project pathway (45 points): Consisting of either a Capstone Project or a Research project and a level-9 course.

Capstone Project
ENGGEN 784 Capstone Project (30 points)

and

ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management
or
ENGGEN 738 Work Based Learning
or
ENGGEN 739 Cost Engineering
Research Project (honours)
ENGGEN 794 A/B Research Project (30 points)
and
ENGGEN 736 Research Implementation and Dissemination

Electives: Select a further 30 points for your 120-point programme or a further 90 points for your 180-point programme.

• ENGGEN 705 Engineering Product Development
• ENGGEN 732 Systems Thinking and Project Business Case
• ENGGEN 734 Engineering Contracts for Project Managers
• ENGGEN 735 Project Management Case Studies
• ENGGEN 736 Research Implementation and Dissemination (only eligible with Research Project)
• ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management
• ENGGEN 738 Work-Based Learning
• ENGGEN 739 Cost Engineering
• ENGGEN 741 Project, Programme, and Portfolio Management (30 points)
• ENGGEN 743 Applied Creative Thinking
• ENGGEN 769 Research Methods for Engineers (only eligible with the 180-point programme)
• ENGSCI 755 Decision Making in Engineering
• ENVENG 702 Engineering Decision-Making in Aotearoa

And other 600 and 700-level courses in the Faculty of Engineering and Design approved by the Programme Director. Unless stated otherwise, each course mentioned above carries a weight of 15 points.

Note:

This programme is delivered both on campus and through University of Auckland Online (100% online delivery). However, please note, not all courses are delivered across both delivery modes. Please refer to the ‘Delivery mode’ section in the hyperlinked course outlines above.
Are you an international applicant considering applying for a student visa and post-study work rights after completing your masters?

In that case, you must be aware that international students must be enrolled in at least 45 points (three courses) in an on-campus delivery mode each consecutive semester to comply with your student visa requirements.

Online courses do not meet the Immigration NZ requirements for on-campus study.
Masters students must complete a minimum of 30 weeks of on-campus study full-time to be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa.

For information on student visas and the Post-Study Work Visa, please visit the Immigration NZ website.

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.

Pathway 45 points

Code:

Capstone/Research (Honours)

Name:

Choose between Capstone or Research Project

Type:

Compulsory degree component

Points:

45 pts

Core 45 points

Name:

ENGGEN 730 and 731, 742 or ENGGEN 740

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

45 pts

Electives 30 points

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts

Pathway 45 points

Code:

Capstone / Research (Honours)

Name:

Choose between Capstone or Research Project

Type:

Compulsory degree component

Points:

45 pts

Core 45 points

Name:

ENGGEN 730 and 731, 742 or ENGGEN 740

Type:

Compulsory core course

Points:

45 pts

Electives 90 points

Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts
Type:

Elective course

Points:

15 pts

2025 entry requirements

My highest qualification is from:

University of Auckland Another tertiary institution

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 4.0

Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or relevant honours degree
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 4.0

Relevant bachelors degree

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Taught 120 points Taught 180 points

You must have completed one of the following:

a BE or BE(Hons) with a GPA of 4.0 in 60 points about Stage III.
a relevant postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 4.0.
a relevant bachelors (Hons) degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma or graduate diploma with a GPA of 4.0.

Relevant disciplines such as, applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science or technology may be considered relevant.

You must have completed one of the following:

a relevant bachelors degree with a GPA of 4.0 in 60 points about Stage II.
a relevant bachelors degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma or graduate diploma with a GPA of 4.0.

Relevant disciplines such as, applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science or technology may be considered relevant.

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

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 4.0

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0

An undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Taught 120 points Taught 180 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 GPA of 4.0.

Alternatively, you must have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPA of 4.0.

Relevant disciplines include applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, information technology, science and technology.

You will also need at least two years' professional engineering experience.

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 4.0.

Relevant disciplines include applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science and technology.

You will also need at least two years' professional engineering experience.

Other pathways to study

In some circumstances, we will consider you for entry if you have not completed a relevant bachelors degree but have a GPE of at least 4.0 and two year’s work experience in engineering.

In exceptional circumstances, we will consider you for entry if you have not completed a bachelors degree, but have attained extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience in the engineering profession deemed equivalent to the entry requirements. An interview may be required.

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 Project Management cost per year?

2025 fees

Domestic students: NZ$12,127.20*

International students: NZ$50,810 – $52,842*

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 $9.24 per point, estimated at $1,108.80 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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Scholarships and awards

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Student loans and allowances

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Cost of living

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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 2025: 8 December 2024

Semester Two 2025: 4 July 2025

Start dates

Here are the start dates for the programme.

2025

Semester One

Starts – 3 March

Ends – 30 June

Semester Two

Starts – 21 July

Ends – 17 November

2026

Semester One

Starts – 2 March

Ends – 29 June

Semester Two

Starts – 20 July

Ends – 16 November

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.

Study the Health Projects specialisation

Governments are investing capital in health infrastructure projects as the world population ages and population growth projections soar. The New Zealand Ministry of Health has allocated a substantial investment over the next 20 years to upgrade current facilities and meet regional demand.

The industry needs your leadership to successfully implement these critical health projects. The Auckland District Health Board will provide four University of Auckland students with paid internships while they study for a Master of Engineering Project Management, Health Projects specialisation. Students will work on a wide range of projects, supported by experienced project managers at Auckland DHB, Waitematā DHB and Counties Manukau Health.

Learn more about the internships

Learn more about the Master of Engineering Project Management, Health Projects specialisation.

Health Projects specialisation:

120-point programme

Core:
ENGGEN 736 Research Implementation and Dissemination (15 points)

45 points from the following options:
ENGGEN 730 Management Skills for Project Professionals
ENGGEN 731 Agile and Lean Project Management
ENGGEN 735 Project Management Case Studies
ENGGEN 740 Project Management Bodies of Knowledge
ENGGEN 742 Project Management

30 points from the following options:
HLTHMGT 754 Health Leadership
POPLHLTH 722 Organisation of Health Systems

15 points from the following options:
ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management
ENGGEN 738 Work-based Learning
ENGGEN 739 Cost Engineering

30 points from either:
HLTHMGT 754 Health Leadership
Or
POPLHLTH 722 Organisation of Health Systems

And other 600 and 700-level courses in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences approved by the Programme Director

Research Project: (30 points)
ENGGEN 792
ENGGEN 794
or
ENGGEN 784

Electives: Select an additional 45 points for your programme
ENGGEN 730 Management Skills for Project Professionals
ENGGEN 731 Agile and Lean Project Management
ENGGEN 735 Project Management Case Studies
ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management
ENGGEN 738 Work-based Learning
ENGGEN 739 Cost Engineering
ENGGEN 740 Project Management Bodies of Knowledge
ENGGEN 742 Project Management

180-point programme:

Core:
ENGGEN 736 Research Implementation and Dissemination (15 points)

45 points from the following options:
ENGGEN 730 Management Skills for Project Professionals
ENGGEN 731 Agile and Lean Project Management
ENGGEN 740 Project Management Bodies of Knowledge
ENGGEN 742 Project Management

And other 600 and 700-level courses in the Faculty of Engineering and Design approved by the Programme Director.

30 points from either:
HLTHMGT 754 Health Leadership
Or
POPLHLTH 722 Organisation of Health Systems

And other 600 and 700-level courses in the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences approved by the Programme Director.

60 points from the following options:
ENGGEN 705 Engineering Product Development
ENGGEN 732 Systems Thinking and Project Business Case
ENGGEN 733 Strategy, Portfolios, Programmes and Projects
ENGGEN 734 Engineering Contracts for Project Managers
ENGGEN 735 Project Management Case Studies
ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management
ENGGEN 739 Cost Engineering
HLTHMGT 721 Health Management
HLTHMGT 729 Strategic Health Management
POPLHLTH 724 Quality in Health Care

15 points from the following options:
ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management
ENGGEN 738 Work-based Learning
ENGGEN 739 Cost Engineering

Research Project: (30 points)
ENGGEN 792
ENGGEN 794
ENGGEN 784

Electives: A further 60 points from the following options:
ENGGEN 732 Systems Thinking and Project Business Case
ENGGEN 734 Engineering Contracts for Project Managers
ENGGEN 735 Project Management Case Studies
ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management
ENGGEN 738 Work-based Learning
ENGGEN 739 Cost Engineering
HLTHMGT 721 Health Management
HLTHMGT 729 Strategic Health Management
POPLHLTH 724 Quality in Health Care

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?

You will gain competencies in all aspects of portfolio, programme and project management, and will be familiar with a broad range of tools, techniques and methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. Our graduates will have the skills needed to succeed as a project manager in the engineering sector.

Jobs related to this programme

Engineering manager
Portfolio manager
Project director
Project manager
Programme manager

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