Master of Engineering Project Management

Leaders of 21st century engineering companies need to be technically proficient individuals understanding design, funding, engineering and assembly processes. They also need advanced communication skills and the ability to manage and motivate the people delivering engineering products.

The Master of Engineering Project Management is the first of its kind in New Zealand. It’s intended to attract a range of engineering professionals for career development. The qualification is delivered by the School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences but can incorporate appropriate business papers. The programme has two aims – to provide an exciting career development opportunity for practising engineering project managers aspiring to senior positions, and to provide recent graduate engineers with business and project management skills for modern engineering companies.

Quick Facts

Entry Requirements

Minimum entry requirements

One of the following (or equivalent) with a B grade average or higher:

  • Relevant four-year bachelor’s degree OR
  • Relevant bachelor’s degree with honours OR
  • Relevant postgraduate diploma

And

  • Relevant project engineering or managerial professional experience approved by the Dean (or representative)

Majors

Additional Majors and Minors

Additional majors and minors

Structure and Content

The qualification is designed to be flexible and fit in with a working professional’s life. Many papers are delivered as block courses.

Topics include:

  • Supply chain management
  • Engineering resource efficiency
  • Employment relations
  • Corporate social responsibility.

Related Programmes

Career Opportunities

  • Project managers
  • Engineering managers
  • Process management
  • Managers/leaders of engineering business units

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