Master of Engineering Project Management MEPM

University of Auckland

New Zealand, Auckland

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University of Auckland

New Zealand , Auckland

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Credit point

120 Points

Campuses

City

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines2-Mar-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 18 month(s)

Tuition Fee

NZD 50,810 / year

Next Intake 2-Mar-2026

Master of Engineering Project Management MEPM

About

New Zealand is recognised as a global leader in innovative project management approaches, delivering world-class projects across all engineering disciplines. Develop your skills and credentials as a professional project manager, able to lead and direct multi-disciplinary engineering projects.

This programme provides students with the in-depth knowledge and skills needed to succeed in project management in a variety of industries. Focusing on two key project management practices, Waterfall and Agile, this programme enables students to work towards industry-recognised professional certification.

Students will gain sound fundamentals in project management concepts and application, whilst completing a spectrum of elective courses that broaden acquisition of knowledge and skills within the engineering project management specialisation.

A project towards the end of your programme enables you to apply your theoretical skills to real-world industry projects, and consolidates your learning.

Study the Health Projects specialisation

The New Zealand Ministry of Health needs your leadership to successfully implement critical health projects. The Auckland District Health Board will provide four University of Auckland students with paid internships while they study for a Master of Engineering Project Management, Health Projects specialisation. You can learn more about the Health Projects specialisation in the tab below or click the link here. for our info pack.

Study this programme online

The Master of Engineering Project Management is also available through University of Auckland Online. This will allow you to complete the programme through a set of 100% online courses. Learn about the Master of Engineering Project Management Online.

The Master of Engineering Project Management (MEPM) is globally accredited by the Global Accreditation Centre for Project Management Education Programs (GAC), of the Project Management Institute (PMI).
This is the first and currently the only PMI accredited program in New Zealand.

The Global Accreditation Centre (GAC) website.
_{The Global Accreditation Center for Project Management Education Programs (GAC) is an independent academic accreditation body with policies, procedures, and standards for project, program, portfolio management, and related programs at the bachelor’s, post graduate, and doctoral degree levels.}

The Project Management Institute (PMI) website.
_{Project Management Institute (PMI) is the leading professional association for project management, and the authority for a growing global community of millions of project professionals and individuals who use project management skills. Collectively, these professionals and “changemakers” consistently create better outcomes for businesses, community and society worldwide.}

Disciplines

Engineering

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2025 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 4.0

Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) or relevant honours degree
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPA Grade Point Average 4.0

Relevant bachelors degree

Calculate your Grade Point Average (GPA)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Taught 120 points Taught 180 points

You must have completed one of the following:

a BE or BE(Hons) with a GPA of 4.0 in 60 points about Stage III.
a relevant postgraduate diploma with a GPA of 4.0.
a relevant bachelors (Hons) degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma or graduate diploma with a GPA of 4.0.

Relevant disciplines such as, applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science or technology may be considered relevant.

You must have completed one of the following:

a relevant bachelors degree with a GPA of 4.0 in 60 points about Stage II.
a relevant bachelors degree and passed 60 points towards a relevant postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma or graduate diploma with a GPA of 4.0.

Relevant disciplines such as, applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science or technology may be considered relevant.

Other pathways to study

If you do not meet the above entry requirements, but have other relevant experience and think you would be successful in postgraduate study, please contact us to discuss alternative pathways into our programmes.

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 4.0

Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Study option

Taught 180 points

Grade required

GPE Grade Point Equivalent 4.0

An undergraduate degree
Qualification

IELTS Academic International English Language Testing System

Score required

6.5

No bands less than 6.0

See alternative English language requirements

Calculate your Grade Point Equivalent (GPE)

Further programme requirements

Select your study option:

Taught 120 points Taught 180 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 GPA of 4.0.

Alternatively, you must have completed one year of postgraduate study, following an undergraduate degree, in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPA of 4.0.

Relevant disciplines include applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, information technology, science and technology.

You will also need at least two years' professional engineering experience.

You must have completed an undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at a recognised university (or similar institution) with a GPE of 4.0.

Relevant disciplines include applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science and technology.

You will also need at least two years' professional engineering experience.

Other pathways to study

In some circumstances, we will consider you for entry if you have not completed a relevant bachelors degree but have a GPE of at least 4.0 and two year’s work experience in engineering.

In exceptional circumstances, we will consider you for entry if you have not completed a bachelors degree, but have attained extensive practical, professional, or scholarly experience in the engineering profession deemed equivalent to the entry requirements. An interview may be required.

Career

Where could this programme take you?

You will gain competencies in all aspects of portfolio, programme and project management, and will be familiar with a broad range of tools, techniques and methodologies, including Agile and Waterfall. Our graduates will have the skills needed to succeed as a project manager in the engineering sector.

Jobs related to this programme

Engineering manager
Portfolio manager
Project director
Project manager
Programme manager

Master of Engineering Project Management

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Project Management Institute

This programme will help students towards obtaining a globally recognised professional body registration with the Project Management Institute.