Duration
Full-time: 1 year
Part-time: Varies
Next start date
2025 Semester One – 3 March
2025 Semester Two – 21 July
Available locations
City, University of Auckland Online
Points
120
Programme type
Postgraduate
Taught options available

Programme overview

Viewed as ‘an MBA for engineers,’ this prestigious taught programme is offered jointly with the University of Auckland Business School.

Aimed at professionals, the MEMgt appeals to a broad range of students from different engineering and technological backgrounds intending to pursue management roles. It is a flexible qualification oriented towards enhancing your professional and business capacities for the global market.

Programme structure

The Master of Engineering Management is also available through University of Auckland Online. Learn about the Master of Engineering Management Online.

The Master of Engineering Management is a 120-point programme consisting of 6 taught courses and a choice between either a Capstone Project or a Research Project course (30 points).

Development and delivery of the programme is shared between the Faculty of Engineering (primary) and the Faculty of Business. Courses delivered by Engineering will run by semester while Business courses will run by quarter.

Please note, not all courses are delivered across both on-campus or online delivery modes. Please make sure you select the appropriate on campus stream.

International Students
Are you an international applicant considering applying for a student visa and post-study work rights after completing your master's.

In that case, you must be aware that international students must be enrolled in at least 45 points (three courses) in an on-campus delivery mode each consecutive semester to comply with your student visa requirements.

Online courses do not meet the Immigration NZ requirements for on-campus study.

Masters’ students must complete a minimum of 30 weeks of on-campus study full-time to be eligible to apply for a post-study work visa.

For information on Student Visas and the Post-Study Work Visa, please visit the Immigration NZ website.
 

You'll also need to meet other requirements, including time limits and total points limits. See Postgraduate enrolment.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

120 point programme

Compulsory 45 points

  • Code:
    ENGGEN 736
    Name:
    Research Implementation and Dissemination
    Type:
    Compulsory core course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Code:
    ENGGEN 794
    Name:
    Research Project
    Type:
    Compulsory degree component
    Points:
    30 pts

Electives 30 points

  • Name:
    Engineering course
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Engineering course
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts

Electives 30 points

  • Name:
    Business Development or Business Management course
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts
  • Name:
    Business Development or Business Management course
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts

Elective 15 points

  • Name:
    Engineering, Business Development, or Business Management course
    Type:
    Elective course
    Points:
    15 pts

2024 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.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPA Grade Point Average 5.0

    Bachelor of Engineering (Hons)

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

You must have completed a BE or BE(Hons) with a GPA of 5.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage III.

Other pathways to study

In exceptional circumstances, we will consider you for entry if you have completed a bachelors degree and have three years of work experience in engineering.

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.

  • Study option
    Taught 120 points
    Grade required
    GPE Grade Point Equivalent 5.0

    Four-year engineering degree

  • Qualification
    IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System
    Score required
    6.5

Further programme requirements

Taught 120 points

You must have completed a four-year bachelors degree in engineering at a recognised university (or similar institution) that includes:

  • Broad coverage in your first year of the foundational science topics that underpin engineering disciplines: mathematical modelling, chemical and materials science, electrical engineering theory, mechanics, programming, and engineering design.
  • One year of postgraduate-level study.
  • A research project or dissertation comprising at least one-quarter of the final year.

You will need a GPE of 5.0.

Other pathways to study

In exceptional circumstances, we will consider you for entry if you have completed an undergraduate degree and have three years of work experience in engineering.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

How much does a Master of Engineering Management cost per year?

2025 fees

Domestic students
NZ$21,432*
International students
NZ$55,210*

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 $8.88 per point, estimated at $1,065.60 for full-time study (120 points). Fees will be confirmed upon completion of enrolment into courses.

*Please note: amounts shown are indicative and estimates only.

Find out about financial support information

Scholarships and awards

Find out about the scholarships you may be eligible for.

Student loans and allowances

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Cost of living

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For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Key dates

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.

Other important dates

See important dates for the academic year, including orientation, enrolment, study breaks, exams, and graduation.

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

30 points from:

ENGGEN 784 A/B Capstone Project (30 points)
OR:
ENGGEN 794 A/B Research Project (30 points)

*co-requisite enrolment in ENGGEN 736 is required alongside Part B of the Research Project.

 


Select at least 30 points from:

Available in Semester 1 & 2
ENGGEN 730 Management Skills for Project Professionals (15 points)
ENGGEN 736 Research Implementation and Dissemination (15 points)

Semester 1:
CIVIL 765 Infrastructure Asset Management (15 points)
ENGGEN 731 Agile and Lean Project Management (15 points)
ENGGEN 742 Project Management (15 points)
ENGGEN 743 Applied Creative Thinking Online (15 points)

Semester 2:
CIVIL 704 Advanced Topics in Project Management (15 points)
ENGGEN 705 Engineering Product Development (15 points)
ENGGEN 737 Engineering Risk Management Online (15 points)
ENGGEN 738 Work Based Learning (15 points)
 

Select at least 30 points from:
The following courses are scheduled by year Quarter, not by Semester.

Quarter 1:
BUSDEV 722 Product Management Online (15 points)
BUSMAN 704 Supply Chain Management (15 points)
BUSMAN 705 Strategic Human Resource Management (15 points)

Quarter 2:
BUSDEV 723 New Product Development Processes Online (15 points)
BUSMAN 702 Contemporary Marketing (15 points)
BUSMAN 707 Business Analytics (15 points)

Quarter 3:
BUSDEV 721 Innovation Management and Strategy Online (15 points)
BUSMAN 703 Financial Decision-making (15 points)
BUSMAN 708 Innovation in Practice (15 points)

Quarter 4:
BUSDEV 724 Designing for Sustainability Online (15 points)
BUSMAN 701 Managing People and Organisations (15 points)

You may choose other 600 and 700-level courses from the Faculty of Engineering provided they are relevant to the programme and have prior approval from the Course Director and Programme Director.

Not offered in 2025:
BUSDEV 714 Managing Creativity and People (15 points)
BUSDEV 731 Business Analytics (15 points)
BUSDEV 732 Commercialising Technology (15 points)
BUSDEV 733 Turning Technology into IP (15 points)
BUSDEV 734 Technology Entrepreneurship (15 points)
ENGGEN 733 Strategy, Portfolios, Programmes and Projects (15 points)

 

For all official programme information, including regulations about entry, enrolment, fees, examinations, and requirements for degrees, diplomas and certificates, see the University Calendar.

Where could this programme take you?

The MEMgt offers a distinct career path towards leadership positions. Its industry focus additionally demonstrates your management competence to employers. Unlike generic management qualifications, it focuses directly on issues unique to engineering companies, allowing you to draw from your perspectives as a professional engineer.

Jobs related to this programme

  • Chief engineer
  • Engineering manager
  • Engineering or management consultant
  • Manufacturing manager
  • Operations manager
  • Product development manager
  • Project manager

Ryan's MEMgt provided him with valuable insights for his role as a project manager at Beca.

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