| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-02-26 | - |
| 2024-07-15 | - |
| 2025-03-03 | - |
| 2025-07-21 | - |
Program Overview
Designed for professionals seeking management roles, it offers two pathways with a mix of compulsory and elective courses, preparing graduates for careers in engineering and technology management. The program is taught by experienced academics and uses a variety of teaching methods to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Program Outline
Master of Engineering Management (MEMgt) - The University of Auckland
Degree Overview:
It is a flexible qualification oriented towards enhancing your professional and business capacities for the global market.
Outline:
The compulsory courses focus on core management and engineering principles, while the electives allow students to tailor their studies to their specific interests and career goals.
Option one:
- Compulsory core course: ENGGEN 736 (15 points) - Research Implementation and Dissemination
- Compulsory research project: ENGGEN 792 or 794 (30 points)
- Engineering electives: (30 points)
- Business electives: (30 points)
Option two:
- Compulsory core course: 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
Assessment:
However, common assessment methods may include:
- Examinations
- Assignments
- Presentations
- Project work
- Case studies
- Participation
Teaching:
The program also incorporates a strong focus on developing students' critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Careers:
Potential career paths include:
- Chief engineer
- Engineering manager
- Engineering consultant
- Manufacturing manager
- Operations manager
- Product development manager
- Project manager
Other:
- The program is offered full-time or part-time.
- The next start dates are: July 2024 and March 2025.
Entry requirements:
- Applicants must hold a Bachelor of Engineering (BE) degree, or an equivalent international qualification, with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage III.
- In exceptional circumstances, applicants with a bachelor's degree and three years of work experience in engineering may be considered.
- For international applicants with a four-year engineering degree:
- Completion of a four-year bachelor's degree in engineering from a recognized university with:
- Broad coverage in foundational science topics (e.g., mathematical modeling, materials science, engineering design).
- One year of postgraduate-level study.
- A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year.
- A Grade Point Equivalent (GPE) of 5.0.
- Other pathways to study for international applicants:
- Bachelor's degree and three years of work experience in engineering.
