Program Overview

Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management

The Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management (GradDipEM) is an additional qualification available to Bachelor of Engineering with Honours (BE(Hons)) students. It equips graduates with enhanced business management expertise in preparation for rapid progression into management and leadership positions.

Program Overview

• The GradDipEM includes two points-bearing work placement papers, two 500-level management papers delivered by the Waikato Management School, and two papers cross-credited from the BE(Hons) degree.
• The program is open for enrolments to new students from 2025.
• It is designed to provide students with critical skills and expertise in management, business, innovation, and leadership.

Points and Duration

• The total number of points required to gain this qualification is 120 points.
• The expected duration of the program is 4 years, with 30 points cross-credited.

Locations

• The qualification is offered at the Hamilton campus.

Area of Study

• The program is offered under the School of Engineering.

Start Dates

• The qualification can be started in Trimester A (March) and Trimester B (July).
• Work experience often occurs over the summer period.

Career Opportunities

• Chief Engineer
• Chief Technology/Information Officer
• Project Manager
• Team Leader
• Technical/Engineering Lead

Degree Information

Plan Your Study

To complete the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management, students must complete ENGEN270, ENGEN570, ENGEN372, and 60 points from the papers listed under "Graduate Diploma Electives."

• Year 1:
  • ENGEN170 Engineering and Society
  • ENGEN180 Foundations of Engineering
  • ENGEN101 Engineering Maths and Modelling 1A
  • ENGEN102 Engineering Maths and Modelling 1B
  • ENGEN103 Engineering Computing
  • ENGEN112 Materials Science and Engineering
• Year 2:
  • ENGEN270 Engineering and Business
  • Design Challenge 1 (ENGXX280)
  • ENGEN201 Engineering Mathematics 2
  • ENGEN272 Work Placement 1 (30 points)
• Year 3:
  • ENGEN370 Engineering and the Environment
  • Design Challenge 2 (ENGXX380)
  • ENGEN372 Work Placement 2 (30 points)
• Year 4:
  • ENGEN570 Engineering and the Profession
  • Design Challenge 3 (ENGXX580)
  • ENGEN582 Honours Research and Development Project
  • Two papers from Graduate Diploma Electives

Graduate Diploma Electives

• ENGEN272 Engineering Work Placement 1
• EXMBM511 Communication and Collaboration in Organisations
• EXMBM512 Leadership and Change Management
• EXMBM513 Sustainability and Responsible Management
• EXMBM514 Economics and the Global Context
• EXMBM521 Strategic Management and Decision Making
• EXMBM522 Marketing Strategy
• EXMBM523 Digital Business and Supply Chain Management
• EXMBM532 Managing Innovation and Value Creation

Entry Requirements

• The program is open only to BE(Hons) students and graduates.

Fees and Scholarships

• Domestic tuition fees are indicative only and may change.
• There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment.
• Scholarships are available, and students can visit the Scholarship finder for more information.

Graduate Outcomes

Graduates of the GradDipEM will have advanced knowledge and abilities in management, leadership, and professional interaction and skill self-assessment. They should be able to:

• Evaluate the business model, innovation, and sustainability of an engineering workplace through both management and technical lenses.
• Evidence understanding of how teamwork, culture, and leadership impact on workplaces, and of strategic management approaches to organizing and enhancing a workplace.
• Show understanding of the expectations of their role as a professional engineer in the workplace and in society.
• Demonstrate an understanding of their health and safety responsibilities in an engineering workplace.
• Apply engineering knowledge and skills in an authentic place of practice (e.g., workplaces, community projects, professional associations).

Practical Engineering Experience

• Work placements are a major feature of the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Management program.
• Students will complete 800 hours of relevant work experience during their degree.
• The Work-Integrated Learning team actively seeks and oversees work placements, ensuring a good fit for the student's area of study and career goals.