- Duration
- Full-time: half year
- Next start date
- 2025 Semester Two – 21 July
- 2026 Semester One – 2 March
- Available locations
- City, University of Auckland Online
- Points
- 60
- Programme type
- Postgraduate
Programme overview
New Zealand is recognised as a global leader in innovative project management approaches, delivering world-class projects across all engineering disciplines. Regardless of your educational background, the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management will provide you with the right foundations in project management concepts and applications to lead multidisciplinary engineering teams.
We additionally focus on project management practices and methodologies that are common in various non-technical industries, making your new skills applicable wherever you go. The PGCertEPM is suited for both working professionals looking for career progression into management roles or students with technical backgrounds who want an introduction into the field. It is also available to study part-time, and you can also pursue further study with our Master of Engineering Project Management.
Programme structure
The PGCertEPM is a 60-point taught programme. You will need to complete 30 points from the following courses:
- ENGGEN 742 Project Management
- ENGGEN 731 Agile and Lean Project Management (15 points)
- ENGGEN 740 Project Management Bodies of Knowledge (30 points)
And a further 30 points from the following courses:
- ENGGEN 705 Engineering Product Development
- ENGGEN 732 Systems Thinking & 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
- ENGGEN 741 Project, Programme and Portfolio Management (30 points)
- ENGSCI 755 Decision Making in Engineering
Subject to meeting degree requirements, graduates can also transfer to an Engineering masters programme.
You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.
2025 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 60 pointsGrade requiredGPA Grade Point Average 2.5
Further programme requirements
Taught 60 points
You must have completed either a Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) with a GPA of at least 2.5 in 60 points above Stage III.
Bachelor's degrees in relevant fields such as applied science and technology may be considered with a GPA of 3.0 in at least 60 points above Stage II.
Relevant qualifications inlcude applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science or technology.
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.
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Study optionTaught 60 pointsGrade requiredGPE Grade Point Equivalent 3.0
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QualificationIELTS Academic International English Language Testing SystemScore required6.5
No bands less than 6.0.
Further programme requirements
Taught 60 points
You must have completed a relevant Bachelors degree with a Grade Point Equivalent of 3.0. A Bachelors degree in applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science or technology may be considered relevant.
Other pathways to study
In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve admission of a student who has extensive, relevant, practical, professional or scholarly experience.
How much does a Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management cost per year?
2025 fees
- Domestic students
- NZ$6,063.60*
- International students
- NZ$26,421*
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 $554.40 for full-time study (60 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.
*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.
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Student loans and allowances
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Cost of living
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Key dates
Note: For international applicants, the application closing date for Semester Two 2024 is 24 May 2024.
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.
| Semester One | Starts – 3 March |
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| Ends – 30 June | |
| Semester Two | Starts – 21 July |
| Ends – 17 November |
| Semester One | Starts – 2 March |
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| 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.
Where could this programme take you?
The PGCertEPM is largely seen as a pathway for future study, though it also serves as a supplement to your undergraduate degree with the essential foundations for professional development within the project management field. Our graduates have found our project management methodologies to be applicable in a broad range of companies beyond technology and engineering.
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