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Regulations - Engineering
Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management – PGDipEPM
The regulations for this postgraduate diploma are to be read in conjunction with all other relevant statutes and regulations including the Academic Statutes and Regulations.
Admission
1 In order to be admitted to this postgraduate diploma, a student must have completed:
either
a the requirements for the Degree of Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) from this University in a relevant subject with a Grade Point Average of 2.5 or higher in 120 points above Stage III, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
or
b the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher in 75 points above Stage II, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
or
c (i) the requirements for a relevant Bachelors degree from this University, or the equivalent as approved by Senate or its representative
and
(ii) passed 60 points in the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management from this University with a Grade Point Average of 3.0 or higher, provided that the graduate 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 or their representative.
3 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve admission of a student who has not met the above requirements, but who has attained an equivalent qualification or extensive professional experience in engineering.
Note: A relevant qualification/subject may be in applied science, architecture, commerce, construction, engineering, information technology, science or technology.
Duration and Total Points Value
4 A student admitted to this postgraduate diploma must:
a pass courses with a total value of 120 points
and
b complete within the time limit specified in the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.
5 The total enrolment for this postgraduate diploma must not exceed 160 points.
Structure and Content
6 Of the 120 points required for this postgraduate diploma, a student must pass:
either
a (i) 15 points: ENGGEN 730
(ii) 30 points: either ENGGEN 731 and 742, or ENGGEN 740
and
(iii) 75 points from other courses listed in the Master of Engineering Project Management Schedule, excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses
or
b (i) 15 points: ENGGEN 730
(ii) 30 points: either ENGGEN 731 and 742, or ENGGEN 740
and
(iii) 75 points from other courses approved by the Programme Director in one of the specialisations listed in the Master of Engineering Project Management Schedule, excluding dissertation, research portfolio and research project courses.
7 This postgraduate diploma will be conferred with an endorsement in a specialisation only if the requirements in Regulation 6b are satisfied.
8 A student who has previously passed any course the same as, or similar to, the courses required for this qualification must substitute an alternative course as approved by the Programme Director or nominee.
9 With the prior approval of the Programme Director or nominee, up to 30 points may be replaced by other appropriate 600 and 700 level courses offered at this or another university.
10 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.
Reassignment
11 A student may apply to reassign courses passed for this postgraduate diploma to the Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management, providing this postgraduate diploma has not been awarded.
Transfer from Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management
12 A student who has passed courses towards the Graduate Diploma in Engineering Project Management or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering or Postgraduate Certificate in Engineering Project Management that are available in this postgraduate diploma may apply to reassign those courses to this postgraduate diploma provided that the graduate diploma or postgraduate certificate has not been awarded.
Distinction
13 This postgraduate diploma may be awarded with Distinction or Merit in accordance with the General Regulations – Postgraduate Diplomas.
Variations
14 In exceptional circumstances Senate or its representative may approve a personal programme which does not conform to these regulations.
Commencement
15 These regulations came into force on 1 January 2024.
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