Program Overview

Programme Strategy for Infrastructure Delivery

The Programme Strategy for Infrastructure Delivery is a course that teaches students how to manage major horizontal and vertical infrastructure programmes and projects.

Course Description

This course is available as a standalone online course in both March and July 2026. It provides a practical, credit-bearing option with the flexibility to continue into the full degree later.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will:

• Be awarded 15 credit points from the University of Auckland
• Have the option to take their credit into the Master of Engineering Management, Master of Engineering Project Management, Master of Civil Engineering, or other relevant degrees (time limits and entry criteria apply)

Course Summary

The course enables students to:

• Learn how to manage major horizontal and vertical infrastructure programmes and projects effectively
• Explore case studies drawn from real-world industry experience, both in New Zealand and internationally
• Develop the ability to translate theoretical principles into practical applications in infrastructure projects
• Acquire transferable frameworks, tools, and techniques applicable across various industries, primarily construction

Course Structure

The course is fully online and accommodates students' schedules. Weekly live sessions are recorded and available for students to work through at their own pace. Online forums provide support and guidance with technical learning and the real-world application of theoretical principles. Other teaching and learning methods include self-directed research, online feedback from staff, and peer-to-peer learning.

Assessment

Students will be assessed through a combination of activities that address the course learning objectives, including quizzes and individual projects.

Postgraduate Degrees

The Programme Strategy for Infrastructure Delivery contributes to the following postgraduate degrees:

• Master of Engineering Management
  • Duration: 2 years part-time study
  • Start Dates: 2 March 2026 and 20 July 2026
• Master of Civil Engineering
  • Duration: 2 years part-time study
  • Start Dates: 2 March 2026 and 20 July 2026
• Master of Engineering Project Management
  • Duration: 2 years part-time study
  • Start Dates: 2 March 2026 and 20 July 2026

Certificate of Proficiency

The Certificate of Proficiency is a course-only study option that allows students to take a course at the University of Auckland without studying a full programme. It is a good option for those who want to study short-term or to test whether a subject is something they wish to pursue more of in the future.

Entry Requirements

To be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency, students must meet the requirements to study at a New Zealand University (e.g., through University Entrance or an alternative entrance pathway). The course is only available to NZ citizens and permanent residents over 20 years old.

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the entry requirements?
  • To be admitted to the Certificate of Proficiency, students must meet the requirements to study at a New Zealand University.
• What is a Certificate of Proficiency (CoP)?
  • A Certificate of Proficiency is a course-only study option that allows students to take a course at the University of Auckland without studying a full programme.
• Does the course enable students to take further study at the University?
  • If students decide to progress their studies further towards a full qualification, they can apply to reassign the points from their CoP to the Master of Engineering Management, Master of Engineering Project Management, Master of Civil Engineering, or other relevant degrees (entry criteria and time limits apply).
• Do students get a certificate at the end?
  • As a Certificate of Proficiency is not a formal qualification, students will not be able to graduate with it or receive a graduation certificate. Their results will be recorded on their official academic transcript, providing evidence of their study.