The Degree of Master of Engineering Project Management – MEPM

1 In order to be admitted to this degree, a student must have completed the requirements for:

a (i) the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 120 points above Stage III, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(ii) a relevant Bachelors Honours degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(iii) a relevant Postgraduate Diploma with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(iv) (a) a relevant Bachelors Honours degree from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) passed 60 points above Stage III in the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering in a relevant subject or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in a relevant subject or Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the graduate diploma or postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded

or

b (i) a relevant Bachelors degree from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

or

(ii) (a) a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative

and

(b) passed 60 points above Stage III in the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering in a relevant subject or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering in a relevant subject or Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management from this University with a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher, provided that the graduate diploma or postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

2 All applicants must have at least two years of relevant professional experience approved by the Dean of Faculty of Engineering.

3 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve admission of a student who has:

a attained extensive, practical, professional or scholarly experience in the engineering profession deemed equivalent to the requirement in Regulations 1 and 2

and

b performed at an acceptable level in any tests of academic aptitude and/or interviews prescribed by Senate or its representative.

Notes:

(i) This is a limited entry programme as per the Limitation of Entry Statute 1991 and selection criteria apply. Selection criteria are available from the Faculty of Engineering.

(ii) A relevant qualification may be in applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science or technology.

4 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1a must:

a pass courses with a total value of 120 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 160 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

5 A student admitted to this degree under Regulation 1b or 3 must:

a pass courses with a total value of 180 points

and

b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Masters Degrees

and

c not exceed 220 points for the total enrolment for this degree.

6 A student enrolled for this degree must complete the requirements as listed in the Master of Engineering Project Management Schedule, which may include the requirements for the specialisation listed.

7 A student who has to complete 180 points must achieve a Grade Point Average of 4.0 or higher in the first 60 points of taught courses taken for this degree. If this is not achieved, enrolment in the Master of Engineering Project Management cannot continue.

8 A student must complete the University of Auckland Academic Integrity course as specified in the Enrolment and Programme Regulations, Academic Integrity, of the University Calendar.

9 A student who has passed courses towards a Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management that are available in this degree may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided that the graduate diploma or postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

10 A student who has passed courses towards a Graduate Diploma in Engineering or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering that are available in this degree may apply to reassign those courses to this degree provided the graduate diploma or postgraduate certificate or postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.

11 a The research project is to be carried out under the guidance of a supervisor appointed by Senate or its representative.

b The research project topic must be approved by the Head of Department prior to enrolment.

c The research project is to be completed and submitted in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

12 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this degree to the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management or Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management, providing this degree has not been awarded.

13 This degree may be awarded with either Honours, Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Masters Degrees.

14 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.

15 These regulations and/or schedule have been amended with effect from 1 January 2024.